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Pope John Paul II flagellated himself to get closer to Christ

Discussion in 'Other Christian Denominations' started by Alive in Christ, Jan 28, 2010.

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  1. Alive in Christ

    Alive in Christ New Member

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    I personally cant imagine how anyone can think they can get closer to Christ...when for the christian (which is debatable in this case, of course) Christ is permanently alive, and well, inside the believer through the indwelling Holy Spirit.

    This is just so tragic and sad...


    Here is the link for the entire article...

    http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/europe/01/27/pope.flagellate/?hpt=T2
     
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  2. Thinkingstuff

    Thinkingstuff Active Member

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    Sounds pretty stupid. Did he wear a hairshirt too?
     
    #2 Thinkingstuff, Jan 28, 2010
  3. JohnDeereFan

    JohnDeereFan Well-Known Member
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    Sure glad I'm not in that cult.
     
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  4. Agnus_Dei

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    does sound strange...sounds like he needed therapy...kind of like when people cut themselves as punishment for things they do...

    In XC
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  5. billwald

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    AMEN! I like the Real Christian system of getting close to Christ with after church pot lucks where I can stuff myself and go home for a long winter's nap.
     
    #5 billwald, Jan 28, 2010
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    annsni Well-Known Member
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    It's just SO much less painful, isn't it??
     
    #6 annsni, Jan 28, 2010
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