Absolutely not. The Church should not, will not accept “any other way possible” again. That is diametrically opposed to the way of Christ. Correction is done in love and not in the manner of a screaming villain ready to burn all at the stake that disagrees. Catholics demonstrate the truth of the Gospel by living it, loving those that are lost, and by praying for all who are without the blessings of the Church.
LOL! No the visit was very pleasant and non-controversial. I have a particular love of religious architecture, it tends to be the most magnificent of all genre. I thoroughly enjoyed the interior of the Assembly Hall while my wife was thrilled by the Tabernacle interior, most recognizable thanks to the choir broadcasts and we were in time to hear an impromptu Organ recital. What more could we wish for? I would have loved to have seen the Temple interior but I understand its special significance, the scale model provided some sense of its interior.We try not to do that, so much.(the putting down of other religions part, I mean.)
So…were you stopped by the folks with the signs about how evil the Mormons are, or was it a slow day?
Most are, yes…and then there is this guy…
Yep, I keep running into these guys, too. (it might be a good idea to go over the forum rules, m’friend.)
I’m very glad to hear you had a nice time. Did you go to the “prairie garden” on the roof of the Conference Center? That’s an interesting place, too.
The Catholic Church is the full deposit of faith in Christ. There are many, many churches that disagree with that premise. It is not the position of the Catholic Church to respond to their claims; however, it is our job to proclaim the truth. That is done best by emulating Jesus Christ who sat among the publicans and sinners and loved them. Through his love and his message they followed him. If we seek to be successful, we must emulate his example. The things others say is meaningless; turn the other cheek and glorify God that you have been chosen to suffer with Him.
It could be a change in their approach. Door to door never worked when I was evangelical, and I’m sure its just as ineffective for other religions. Perhaps they are becoming more liberal in how they view other religions.
I have minimal experience trying to convert anyone but it appears to me:
The religious background of many people is also major factor. At least at one time in this country, one’s religious makeup was connected to their family and culture. To ask somebody to abandon that is, for many, like turning their backs on their family, heritage, culture, ect.
I think trying to convert any person of strong faith would be hard and a general waste of time,
Yes, you are correct, I forgot my own experience. I participate in some Gospel Bluegrass events and do come across people with long family traditions who would never consider converting. They are generally wonderful, deeply religious, sincere people and, so far, have not shown any animosity toward me as a Catholic but they would have no part of Catholicism.
And are they trying to convince them to return to the faith from which they lapsed? Or trying ‘fish’ for converts to their own religion?
First of all, Clark is a branch president not a mission president based on the article. I think there is a big difference between the two: one is focused on a small congregation and another is a leader over just missionaries. They have different agendas. In addition, the message is clear that he is talking about the older missionaries. Do older couples just do service missions or do they also proselyte?
Yeah, them ‘good ole boys’
who put on thier ‘go to meetin’’ clothes on Sunday to ‘hear the preacher’ is coming from a totally different mindset and church culture. Even if the church is not hostile to the RCC, for him, it’s a different world. Generations of conditioning have produced this. His father was ________, his father was a ________. It’s like a science fiction story of two planets who have been at war for so long they no longer remember the reason why or even know what the “enemy” looks like.If they are thinking of God and reading the bible, they are opening up to the Holy Spirit to guide them.