May Catholics Endorse Universalism?

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Exactly. This is why doctrine changes over time.

Excellent points here.

So which is the heresy, the claim that Satan could go to heaven, or the claim that with God, all things are not possible? And, by the way, for a lay person to call another heretical is against Canon Law, if I remember right. I am not saying that this is what you are claiming, but it is a good thing to know. “Heresy” has some very strict parameters

If “Satan” is a representation of all the parts of ourselves that are resented, I will grant that part of our own being wishes that those impulses, compulsions, and troublesome desires be banned forever, and the approach has its place during conscience development. However, there is also a place for reconciling with all the parts of our being towards which we hold contempt. This reconciliation, for those called, is spiritual growth.

CCC 982 There is no offense, however serious, that the Church cannot forgive. "There is no one, however wicked and guilty, who may not confidently hope for forgiveness, provided his repentance is honest.

And people who fail to repent, or repent honestly, do not know what they are doing. (Luke 23:34)
 
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Julius_Caesar said:
You can’t apply that verse to every situation.
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Well, I certainly can! Pessimists on guard! Let’s shine a light on things, shall we?

Can you find an example of someone (a person) who rejects God, yet knows what he is doing?

The Church does not condemn prayer that asks for all to be reconciled to Him.
 
Nope, you did not present that. I can pray for the salvation of whomever I wish.

With God, all things are possible. A merciful possible.

Are you familiar with “baptism by desire”?

Most certainly. Have you read Von Balthasar’s book? He makes many statements that you would agree with, for sure. He is a very famous theologian.
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The dude in the parable that came without a wedding garment. Ananias and Sapphira. Simon Magus.
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Okay, I pick Simon Magus. Did he know what he was doing?
 
Exactly. And all those who understand what Baptism is desire baptism. You see, when we sin we do not know what we are doing.

1260"Since Christ died for all, and since all men are in fact called to one and the same destiny, which is divine, we must hold that the Holy Spirit offers to all the possibility of being made partakers, in a way known to God, of the Paschal mystery."63 Every man who is ignorant of the Gospel of Christ and of his Church, but seeks the truth and does the will of God in accordance with his understanding of it, can be saved. It may be supposed that such persons would have desired Baptism explicitly if they had known its necessity.

You might want to also check 1257-1261

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414 Satan or the devil and the other demons are fallen angels who have freely refused to serve God and his plan. Their choice against God is definitive . They try to associate man in their revolt against God.
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This does not refute “With God, all things are possible” (a merciful possible!).

I don’t know your source, but it’s not the CCC. I’m not discounting it, but we can address items within it one at a time if you like.
 
Provide the link, then we can discuss the items you think are relevant.

That doesn’t say I can’t pray for all to be reconciled to God. Revelation continues to unfold. Do you see it as possible to reconcile with all of your own drives, desires, and instincts?

Provide the quote and we can discuss it, but Bishop Barron says that we should not be surprised if no one is there.

Well, I’ll be the judge of that! 😆 Maybe you’re right!
 
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Yes. Considering he went on to be one of the premier false teachers.
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I only read Acts 8. Do you have a link to more?

The council of Trent is lacking in centuries of unfolding revelation. Like I said, if you bring forth something that refutes what I am saying, bring it forth. It sounds like you are done though, and I respect your wishes.
 
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God’s law says kids will not die for their parents sins. They are baptized primarily to incorporate them into the family of God.
 
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And in Acts 8 Simon doesn’t repent. He sarcastically asks Peter to pray that God doesn’t punish him
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Okay, we only have Acts 8 to go on.

Here is the prayer:

24 Then Simon answered, “Pray to the Lord for me so that nothing you have said may happen to me.”

Where does it say that Simon was sarcastic?
 
Okay, he was a heretic, if that is what the Church deemed. (I have no reason not to believe you)

What I am saying is that he did not know what he was doing.
 
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It’s not the line of a penitent.
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Really? How can you say that?

Hmm. Well, we can use the gift of understanding to see that whenever anyone does anything against God, he does not know what he is doing. I can prove this. But first, one has to be open to the possibility.

All one has to do is investigate all the possibilities.
 
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He received baptism and was devoted to Philip. He knew all there was to know.
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Well, we are not omniscient when baptized, right? So let’s look at what happened. He was reprimanded by Peter, and then did not persist in wanting to buy the ability to lay hands on people. Instead, he prayed to not be punished. So, did he know more before, or after, being reprimanded by Peter?
 
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