Catholic teaching speaks truth to me. Others don't have to feel the same way, it's OK. We are all going to go home to the Father one way or another unless we don't want to.
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Does Roman Catholicism Teach The "Truth"?
by minimus 180 Replies latest jw friends
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BurnTheShips
St. Ann. Thank you so much for your gift. You have a PM.
I'm not going to argue with Jesus. I figure he knows what he's doing.
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Yesidid:
As you say Beks it's about power. ... We saw the inquisition when the Catholic Church had complete power. ... The WBTS has learned well from the Catholics, and, given the same power, I am tempted to think we might see someting similar.
Describe the Inquisition in factual historical terms. Where was it located? Did the Church approve of it? Was it a localized problem to a part of Spain, all of Spain, all of western Europe, all of Europe, all of the known Catholic world? Why is it actually referred to as the Spanish Inquisition? How did it start? Did the Church provide any guidance? Was that guidance followed or ignored? Was is the position of the Church today? Does the Church still haver an Office of Inquisition?
lets have some facts, rather than bandy about the Inquisition as though it was something it may not have been. Explore various sources, not just anti-Catholic ... but neutral historical sources and also Catholic sources.
Start here: http://www.catholic.org/encyclopedia/view.php?id=6129 Then here: http://www.catholic.org/encyclopedia/view.php?id=6130
Clue: In the case of Canonical Inquisition, the Church set about judicial guidance to chase down criminals ... like murders and rapists.
Whatever the truth is of your research, let it be told, both favorable and unfavorable ... and note your sources, whether they are credible ... and be careful of Wikipedia, as it is still not professionally peer reviewed, and can be biased in parts.
I am not endorsing what happened in some respects of the Inquisition ... but it certainly needs to be clarified in a proper historical context.
I am also starting a new post on a related topic.
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Robdar
Good! I'm happy to expose religions that don't teach truth.
And just who has the truth, Min? Those of us with inquiring minds want to know who has the truth according to minimus, who cannot even be bothered to post his real name.
So your starting a new post amazing. Keep it up
You & St Anne may gain a few converts I DONT believe in the Catholic ChurchBut keep it up... who knows you may be able to convert a few Atheists.
As for ME I will follow the LORD!!!! No MEN!!!!!!( or woman Ann
Wow Grace. Aren't you especially self righteous today?
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