Yes, I agree. We won’t get any more response from them, so might as well pack up and
leave. It’s very sad. Bye all and God Bless.
PAX DOMINI
Shalom Aleichem
. I was shocked, knowing how SDAs feel about Catholics. During the Mass, she stood and sat accordingly, but when it came time to offer the sign of peace, she stood with her arms crossed and refused to greet/acknowledge anyone:dts:. To my knowledge, she was the only Protestant who did so. There were many Protestants there, but only one SDA. She used to be a teacher aide at the Catholic grade school, when she was still Presbyterian, and attended Mass. I do not recall her ever refusing to shake hands and offer anyone peace. Is this addressed by SDAs?Well, I’ve got to say that surprises me. I have no idea why she would not extend the sign of peace with anyone. Personally, I think it is a silly innovation to the Mass and I would be happier if it were dropped all together, but I can’t imagine why she would refuse to participate. It seems to me like that would be the one part of the Mass that an SDA would feel she could do. Oh, well, it takes all kinds I guess.
Howdy Marsha
This person was very upset with how they were being treated by fellow Catholics, as well as several of Catholic doctrines. To me, a person who is upset with how they are being treated does not need the added stress of changing churches. I know there might be some exceptions; but I mean, generally speaking. I told them that if they get the differences settled, and they still feel God wants them to change churches; then I would be glad to tell them what I know about how to do that. I also told them to not be bitter if they left the Catholic Church; for this kind of spirit would just follow them, wherever they went.@Protestant101
Would you elaborate more about the person who was upset about the Catholics?
This is not just about winning but defending about what is true and right. Good for you that you stand for three years in this forum.
God Bless for you that you were brought to this forum.
Thanks for the “info;” LOL, I have to say that I have long ago reviewed all of those links and then some. None of that kind of stuff worries me at all. If you are Catholic, you might want to just strengthen your Catholic beliefs and doctrines; and then compare them to what I believe instead of going to non-Catholic sources for your “information.” Otherwise, it might be said that you are admitting you need more than the Catholic Church to prove your point. But, whatever you need to do is fine with me.
You need to settle down my friend. Perhaps you could examine comments such as this and then come up with an anwer as to why you are getting such emails:
cause they act arrogant sometimes putting their church and traditions first.
This is a comment you made in the subject SDA Beliefs, post #17.
I would like to commend you for expressing a sentiment on fraternal charity that, I think, like Christ’s arms embraces all of peace and good will.God blessThis person was very upset with how they were being treated by fellow Catholics, as well as several of Catholic doctrines. To me, a person who is upset with how they are being treated does not need the added stress of changing churches. I know there might be some exceptions; but I mean, generally speaking. I told them that if they get the differences settled, and they still feel God wants them to change churches; then I would be glad to tell them what I know about how to do that. I also told them to not be bitter if they left the Catholic Church; for this kind of spirit would just follow them, wherever they went.
Unfortunately, I have seen this root of bitterness in some who have left our Church (Adventist), and who also post on this forum, but it goes both ways. Some who have left the Catholic Church and become Adventist; seem to take whatever spirit they had in one Church to the next. These are always the hardest people to deal with and to have fellowship with.
Granted; I am very strongly opposed to some Catholic doctrine; yet it all must be seen in the bigger picture of God’s will. What motives does God want us to act out of? As much as I would love to see Catholics join us; I would just say that their hearts must be right with God and others before they make such a major change.
I see you have decided to admit to being an SDA. With a username like Prostestant 101 and previously no mention of your specific denomination, I thought you were hiding your religious affiliation. Good job for going public with it.
It all boils down then as it has from the begining of this thread to this: What are your qualifications to teach us the scritpures, or anything else relating to Christianity?
Where have you been for three years? I have always made it very plain on this forum that I was a Seventh-day Adventist. If that sort of red-herring theology is what you call “defending the Church of Christ,” then we are all in trouble.I see you have decided to admit to being an SDA. With a username like Prostestant 101 and previously no mention of your specific denomination, I thought you were hiding your religious affiliation. Good job for going public with it.
It is not my intention to win SDAs to the Church. That is the job of the Holy Spirit, and I am happy to let Him get on with it. If you are interested, there is a blog SDA2Roman Catholic that is filled with former SDAs who have converted to the Church. Interestingly, none of them appear to have been “won” by other Catholics. Most all of them became Catholic (kicking and screaming all the way) as a result of personal Bible Study and the grace of God.
A path I would personally recommend to you.
So although I am not interested in evangelizing SDAs, I will always defend the Body of Christ against insults and mockery, which it has been my experience are free flowing from most SDAs towards the Church. For defending the Church, I will apologize to no one.
“Sauce For The Goose” Though I don’t know that any Catholic here has accused your Church of worshiping “the beast”. Or, of being the “Harlot” of Revelations. The SDA has spread many malicious lies about the Church, so don’t feign indignance when that bird comes home to roost.
I have no idea what you mean about Brandon. What ever has he said that you consider “mocking” the Church? As for lying about the SDA denomination, you must be kidding. He believes (unlike myself) that through reason and dialogue SDAs can be brought to the truth of the Catholic Church.
Mine perhaps, but certainly not from Brandon’s mouth. These remarks force me to question your veracity. Though I have never called the SDAs the “Whore of Babylon.”
