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If there are Churches "forcing" people to give tithes or give at all, it is very unfortunate. So is that what is really happening? Are churches really asking for W2's and looking at the giving? I am asking only because I don't know other than what is said here. What happens if you don't...

What is interesting is how many of these verses are present tense. They aren't something we must wait for; rather things we presently have.

When did Jesus allude to the Apocrypha? The original KJV included the Apocrypha. Many other versions did as well. I've heard many reasons why its no longer included, but the most reasonable (or I should say, the most reasonable reason why its no longer in modern Bibles) is that publishers...

When you asked the question you did, it seems reasonable to expect a variance of answers. If you did your homework on this board -- even reading the discussions for one hour - you would quickly realize we as a community don't agree on everything. So when you asked about such a well known...

The entire Law of Moses is oral tradition. God first spoke it to Moses, then God wrote down the ten commandments then Moses wrote the rest (or had them written down). But all those verses BOL quoted are no longer oral tradition, just as the Law no longer is. By the way, some of the verses BOL...

I'd like to address 1 Cor 14:13-14. According to the KJV: Wherefore let him that speaketh in an unknown tongue pray that he may interpret. [14] For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful. H. Richard, I noticed the scripture you cited (whatever...

The answer is yes, but you have to understand what Paul was talking about in 1 Cor 15:5. In THAT verse he was speaking of "tongues" that could be understood. In fact, he al ost seems to lampoon unkbown tongues in doing so. Later in that chapter he talks about unknown tongues. You can do it...

I also agree. Its getting old on all sides. After taking a month off I have revamped the way I will post. I will still debate doctrine with as much spit and vinigar as needed. But I will take every step not to allow it to become personal: either in name or Church affiliation. Bold, but not...

Kelpha Its too great a task to respond to all you just said, so I am going to focus on a few that I believe to be most important. First, I didn't see you quoting the Bible that Mary led anyone to Jesus or interceded for anyone. Mary did intercede once that I remember and thats at the wedding...

Fair enough. I've said all I want to say except for one thing. Amd this is directed to you BOL, as it concerns statements you have made. I am going on memory and not going back to find actual statements (too unwieldy on a cell phone. My apologies if I get it wrong). Over the conversation...

I just wrote a great response, only to hit the wrong button and erased it! Here's the key points: 1. I do nelieve we should honor Mary. 2. That honor should be in truth; I've spoken out about certain doctrines concerning Mary that I don't agree with. No need to rehash them. 3. Kelpha...

I have a question(s) for Catholics: How important is this system of Rites? Is there a reason to have them? I mean, when a person from the Roman rite meets someone from Oriental rite, what do they discuss about their different rites?

I am not looking at this as a catholic vs anti catholic conversation. I understand others are and I understand that such doctrines have their roots in Catholicism. I am more interested in addressing the doctrine. My last point was about the combined doctrines about Mary and whether or not...

By the way... You missed the point I was making. Again, with so much emphasis placed on Mary you shouldn't be surprised when people believe you worship Mary.

Please have a look at this web site: http://www.rosary-center.org/howto.htm#loaded I gave an abbreviated version, but I don't know how anyone can deny the over emphasis on Mary. In regards to Jesus's brothers being step brothers. .. I have no problem believing with God all things are...

Stranger has cut to the chase on why this is really important. I abosulety do not think Joseph brought James, Joses, Simon and Judas and 2+ sisters with him into his marriage to Mary. But even if it were so I wouldn't have a problem with it. The problem is ALL the supposed claims about...

Wow... Sorry Mjrhealth. I am not following you on this one. You seemed to have chopped two separate parables and joined them together and then attached a third one which I don't remember reading. I don't ever remember a parable where an owner ever refused payment because they weren't hired...

Thank you for the explanation. It comes off smug to me, but perhaps it is with reason. Not that I agree with any form of Catholism, but Rome was the original "catholic" Church.

Your response did not match what you quoted me as saying, but I remember what you are referring to. I never said any scholar or historian claimed they believed they were led by the spirit. I said I believed they were. I believe Jerome, Irenaeus and yes, even the Catholic Church was inspired...

He didn't translate it into English. Furthermore, whatever his personal beliefs are should not have a bearing on his work as a translator.