Angainor:
If it is Christ up on the altar in the form of bread and wine, why not call it “Christ”? As in, “Look that is Christ on the altar.”
As it is, you have a different word for it, “the Eucharist”. The two things are not interchangable. The Eucharist is related to Christ, but it would not be fair to say the Eucharist is Christ. If it is something other than compltely Christ, then I cannot say it is worthy of worship.
For Lutherans, the Lord’s Supper is a form of worship. It is a way to worship Jesus. The meal itself is not worshiped.
You have a serious misunderstanding of Catholic thology on this matter. The Eucharist is Christ. When we go up to recieve communion AKA the Eucharist, the priest says… “Body of Christ” and we say “Amen.” No matter what term we are using it is the Body blood,soul and divinity of christ, under the appearance of bread. Euchaistic adoration is not idolotry because we are worshiping the body, blood, soul and divinity of Christ.
If a* Lutheran* were to worship, or adore their communion bread, ti would certainly* be* idolotry because they do not consecrate their communion bread and wine, they do not have the ability to do this, they do not have apostolic succession. The Lutheran does not want this because it was one of the theological points, Catholic Teachings which Martin Luther rebelled against. Lutherans believe Christ is present at the meal, but do not believe in transubstantiation, as Catholics do, that the bread and wine we see is not longer bread and wine, but in fact the body blood, soul and divinity of Jesus.
I realize this is difficult to understand if you do not have a good understanding of Catholic doctrine. The argument that Eucharistic adoration is idolatry does not work, take the time to read about Catholic teaching regarding the Eucharist and then form a better argument if you disagree with this sacrament.
Also, before Jesus said "to this in remembrance of me, He said take and eat this is my body which willl be given up to you do this in memory of me. Re-read Scripture regarding the Eucharist and you will see that the followers of Jesus had a hard time understanding it as well and many turned away from him and no longer followed Him. A handfull stayed, Peter, our first pope, said “Where shall we turn, you have the words of eternal life.” Those words are blatantly clear that it is the body and blood of Christ. Why else would St. Paul be so strict, in his letters, about taking Commuinon while in a state of sin…
If you woudl like some Biblical references let me know, I will be happy to give them if you actually want them.
]If it is Christ up on the altar in the form of bread and wine, why not call it “Christ”? As in, “Look that is Christ on the altar.”
We do say Look at Christ on the altar. Haven’t you ever been to a Catholic Mass? The priest also says “
This is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world, happy are those who are called to His supper.”
As it is, you have a different word for it, “the Eucharist”. The two things are not interchangable.
If you look up the Catholic definition and meaning of the Eucharist, you will find that they
are interchangable, whether you agree with it or not, it s a fact.
You are arguing from a point of view that is ignorant of Catholic Doctrine. If you understood and disagreed with, Catholic doctrine, then you could present a more educated argument. I dont’ mean this as an insult, it’s not your fault, but I am trying to help you form a better argument by doing good research first. You can find all the information you need on this subject at the Catholic Answers website, where this forum origonated.
Peace!
I hope this helps.
Jesus let people walk awayHe knew they were taking Him seriously:nope: If he meant it symbolically then He would have been guilty of decieving them,God can neither decieve nor can He be decieved and I don’t think you went through the website I left here twice
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