The Eucharist

[Buddyroe]

This is an interesting statement. It is similar to a Roman or a Jew in the first century saying, “I accept that it is reasonable for these folks to come to the conclusion that Jesus Christ is divine. I do not argue against it.”

If it is true, then either one should be on his knees before Him…or it is false, and it is the most monstrous thing in the world–we are worshipping a man merely claiming to be God.

Similarly, if it is true that the Eucharist is what Catholics say it is, then you should be on your knees before Him in the Blessed Sacrament…or it is false, and it is the most monstrous thing in the world–we are worshipping a piece of bread.

So I cannot countenance your position which is, “It seems logical to believe in the Real Presence. I don’t argue against it.”

Either it is, and you should be on your knees before Him, or it is monstrously idolizing and you should be condemning this vociferously.

How can you be like a Roman or Jew who says, “Yes, He could be divine–I can see why people believe that” but not worshipping Him?

Many Christians do not believe in the real presence, I am one of them. Some of the doubters argue that Catholics are in error and should not teach and practice real presence, I just don’t see any justification for criticizing Catholics on this doctrine.

 

[EvangelCatholic]

Please forgive me if this comes off sound condescending but my belief is that Christ is physically present in holy Communion even if the person does not recognize or understand. So when Methodists, Baptists, etc celebrate the Eucharist, Christ’s Real Presence is there among them.

As with St Thomas, 29 Jesus said to him, Thomas, because you have seen Me, you believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.

 

[PRmerger]

Many Christians do not believe in the real presence, I am one of them. Some of the doubters argue that Catholics are in error and should not teach and practice real presence, I just don’t see any justification for criticizing Catholics on this doctrine.

You do see how your position is untenable, right?

Either what Catholics profess is true, or it is the most monstrous thing in the world–we are adoring and worshipping a wafer.

http://blogs.nd.edu/oblation/files/2011/09/EucharisticAdoration.jpg

Your position of “I don’t believe it, but it’s fine if others do” is unreasonable, given the command to worship God Alone.

 

[Buddyroe]

You do see how your position is untenable, right?

Either what Catholics profess is true, or it is the most monstrous thing in the world–we are adoring and worshipping a wafer.

http://blogs.nd.edu/oblation/files/2011/09/EucharisticAdoration.jpg

Your position of “I don’t believe it, but it’s fine if others do” is unreasonable, given the command to worship God Alone.

No I do not see where my position is untenable and kindly do not impose your own understanding of ‘what is untenable’ on others. Quite frankly it is most unChristlike.

 

[benjohnson]

Your position of “I don’t believe it, but it’s fine if others do” is unreasonable, given the command to worship God Alone.

Unfortunately, the heresy of receptionism has it’s own logic.

I would say to our friend to ignore out intellectual debate in favor of trusting Christ when He says “This is my body.”

 

[adrift]

I’ll be glad to, thank you for the invitation.

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I am still not clear on your belief is on John 6.

What was the hard saying? Catholics believe it was that Jesus told them that they would have to eat His Body and Drink His Blood and that I why they turned away from Him and He did not stop them.

 

[mjwise]

Please forgive me if this comes off sound condescending but my belief is that Christ is physically present in holy Communion even if the person does not recognize or understand. So when Methodists, Baptists, etc celebrate the Eucharist, Christ’s Real Presence is there among them.

As with St Thomas, 29 Jesus said to him, Thomas, because you have seen Me, you believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.

I’m with you on that one.

 

[PRmerger]

No I do not see where my position is untenable and kindly do not impose your own understanding of ‘what is untenable’ on others. Quite frankly it is most unChristlike.

Interesting, that.

I might ask you to kindly “do not impose your own understanding of ‘what is Christlike’ on others”…but I am too Christlike to do that.