From some of the comments in this thread, it looks like Baptist churches are really dropping the ball when it comes to teaching doctrine.
I find that really disappointing.
Let's discuss purgatory
Discussion in 'Other Christian Denominations' started by Amy.G, Dec 7, 2009.
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JohnDeereFan Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
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Matt Black Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
I'm not a Baptist...
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Thinkingstuff Active Member
This is what I believe. Purgatory is speculative theology. Much charged against catholics are speculative in nature. There is a reason the Orthodox and Copts don't hold to these doctrines. I don't buy into Purgatory. I believe to be absent from the body is to be present with the lord and to be present with the lord automatically dispences with all things that are related to sin like a light shining in the room. The Darkness flees and we have all eternity to mature in the light. However, since I debate Catholics all the time I have an inkling as to what they believe and what they do not believe. And its kind of irritating when I see the same old charges that have been dealt with repeated ad infinitum. If you want to deal with purgatory in a catholic debate you must start with the definitions. Sin and the Consequences of sin. Understand their definition of Sanctification and Justifaction are different. Then build the argument rather than take pot shots at aspects that don't necissarily flow. Every wonder why Lori4dogs keeps defending by saying "I don't believe that"? Yet you insist. Build your argument. -
In XC
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JohnDeereFan Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
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JohnDeereFan Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
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In XC
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Matt Black Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
I was going to say the same: surely the JohnDeereFan who posted:
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JohnDeereFan Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
Whether she agrees with them is up to her. I'm not debating her personal beliefs, but what the Catholic Church has declared that they believe.
Unfortunately, you and JohnV and Agnus Dei and Matt Black are so devoid of any rational argument and so ignorant of the most basic of Christian doctrines, that all you can do is to call me a liar and tell me that tha Catholic Church isn't qualified to state what they believe if it contradicts your heretical ideologies.
Do you know who Karl Keating is? Keating is a Catholic apologist. He's very respected among followers of that religion.
Here is the text of a homily delivered by a Catholic priest and posted on a Catholic website:
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JohnDeereFan Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
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JohnDeereFan Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
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Thinkingstuff Active Member
come on guys stop the accusations. Debate friendly like please. Thank you.
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Matt Black Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
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JohnDeereFan Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
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Matt Black Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
So, who died and appointed you the Protestant Pope, then?
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Time to shut this one down, and probably a good thing too.
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