What do Baptists believe?

[Anna_Scott]

I didn’t realize it was one or two people going to see one child at a school. I thought it was a group coming in for certain reason or occasion. Targeting a single child in an area where one is certain their parent will not be around is NOT a part of any legitimate Protestant evangelization. If I were the parent, I would contact the school and church immediately. That is bizarre and scary. This sounds like something other than evangelization…

Agreed.

People knocking on doors and visiting I’ve heard of and know many times the deacons will go out and do this or even youth groups, etc. Same as anyone else with other religious outreach programs. I just meant you can’t judge a denomination on a few loose cannons, zealots, or extremists. Every denomination has some - there’s even a few here! :jrbirdman: :whacky: :takeoff:

I also agree that you can’t judge a denomination by a few “loose cannons.”

Before I officially left the SBC, I received a call one Sunday night from a man who told me he was from my Baptist Church. He asked if he could come and visit me. I said no. This was a man I did not know. He could have been anyone. If he was from the Baptist Church, he would have my name and divorce stats. I think it was inappropriate to have a man call and ask to visit a single woman. That’s just my opinion.

Peace,
Anna

 

[Quarles47]

Baptist believe in greeting the brethren by name, except when met in the liquor store.

 

[Calgar]

Baptist believe in greeting the brethren by name, except when met in the liquor store.

Oh! Jokes now?

*An old Irishman, McDougal, had a loyal and faithful dog who died. McDougal went to his parish priest and asked, “Father, could you say some prayers in Mass for my dog?” The old pastor said, “McDougal, you know very well that we don’t pray for animals at Mass. Why don’t you go down to that Baptist church and ask them? I’m sure they’ll do it.” “Well, ok, Father, I think I’ll do just that. Oh, by the way, do you think they’ll be offended if I offered them $5,000 to pray for my dog?”

Father exclaimed, “Why, McDougal, you never said your dog was Catholic!”*

 

[peace2u2]

Thank you peace2u2.

Coming from a strong protestant background I can tell you one problem and that’s what Catholics say and what protestants hear. When a Catholic says “I’m going to pray to Mary or one of the saints for you” a protestant hears that the Catholic is saying that Mary or the saint will bring about whatever you need, not that God has done it. If the Catholic would speak in words that the protestant understands like “I’ll pray and ask Mary or one of the saints to join us in prayer to God” then the protestant although still confused would hear something closer to the truth.

I’m certainly not saying that the Catholic is wrong in what they are saying. I’m trying to show the difference in perception as to what the words mean.

I think your post is important about what your wrote about “I can tell you one problem and that what Catholics say and what Protestants hear.”

Regarding intercessory prayer by means of praying The Rosary to our Blessed Mother Mary, I once listened to this lovely lady explain it quite beautifully. . .

As you pray The Rosary and reflect on one of the Mysteries and offer up prayer, picture in your mind, Jesus sitting and listening to our prayer requests and behind Jesus is a curtain. And behind the curtain, stands Mary. She is weeping with compassion and love for her children, us, and she steps from behind the curtain and says to her Son, Jesus, 'If not for them, (meaning granting our prayer request), then please for me". And, He always does.

Our prayers may not be answered the way we would like, but God knows what is best for us and always answers our prayers nonetheless.

God Bless.

 

[peace2u2]

Mother Mary stayed with me during the nights, I could feel when she “Took over” with the prayers & God let me sleep.

Really beautiful. Thank you for sharing a piece of your heart.

 

[Reverend17]

Thank you for the welcome, Anna.

I’ve never seen so much tension between Protestants and Catholics, however. I’ve been used to working with Catholics to defend out faith against atheists and others who oppose our beliefs.

 

[PumpkinSeed]

There are a few Baptist Churches that haven’t gotten that memo.

Anna

Well that’s pretty ignorant on their part. Its a little offensive to say that since somebody is Catholic that means that they aren’t saved. That’s just not true.

 

[maltmom]

maltmom,
I see you just joined in the last week. Welcome to CAF!

Peace and blessings in your journey as a new Catholic,
Anna

Thank you so much Anna. My journey has been nothing short of amazing.

I had a very stressful day driving b/t 2 states to gather documents for my annulment. I went to Mass this afternoon and came home with so much peace.

I’m having one problem though. In my quest to not spill the precious blood, I turn the cup up slowly. I don’t want to spill any nor do I want to take too big of a mouthful. While trying to just take a sip, I made a little slurping sound. I was so embarrassed that I went up to the EMHC to apologize and to explain that I didn’t mean any disrespect. She was gracious and said she was praying and didn’t hear a thing. I never had that problem with a little cup of grape juice.

 

[Calgar]

Well that’s pretty ignorant on their part. Its a little offensive to say that since somebody is Catholic that means that they aren’t saved. That’s just not true.

There’s plenty of offensiveness and ignorance on both sides.

 

[Nicea325]

Well that’s pretty ignorant on their part. Its a little offensive to say that since somebody is Catholic that means that they aren’t saved. That’s just not true.

More important, no human being can determine who is saved or not. Salvation is God’s alone and He alone saves. I have heard people say: He is not saved. What gives that person the certitude he or she is saved? Because they made a confession: Jesus is Lord & Savior? Wow! That is all it takes? I guess I am not saved then?

 

[Quarles47]

Oh! Jokes now?

*An old Irishman, McDougal, had a loyal and faithful dog who died. McDougal went to his parish priest and asked, “Father, could you say some prayers in Mass for my dog?” The old pastor said, “McDougal, you know very well that we don’t pray for animals at Mass. Why don’t you go down to that Baptist church and ask them? I’m sure they’ll do it.” “Well, ok, Father, I think I’ll do just that. Oh, by the way, do you think they’ll be offended if I offered them $5,000 to pray for my dog?”

Father exclaimed, “Why, McDougal, you never said your dog was Catholic!”*

Bub, I’ve worked in a liquor store and seen it with my own eyes.:hey_bud:

 

[Anna_Scott]

Thank you for the welcome, Anna.

I’ve never seen so much tension between Protestants and Catholics, however. I’ve been used to working with Catholics to defend out faith against atheists and others who oppose our beliefs.

Reverend17,

You touched on a rather critical point. I think all of Christendom needs to come together to defend our faith and our right of religious freedom. Many non-Catholics are appalled by the idea of any law that would require Catholics to financially support birth control–just a recent example. While I don’t believe birth control is a sin; I do support Catholics in the fight to protect their beliefs on the issue.

Peace,
Anna

 

[Anna_Scott]

. . . .I’m having one problem though. In my quest to not spill the precious blood, I turn the cup up slowly. I don’t want to spill any nor do I want to take too big of a mouthful. While trying to just take a sip, I made a little slurping sound. I was so embarrassed that I went up to the EMHC to apologize and to explain that I didn’t mean any disrespect. She was gracious and said she was praying and didn’t hear a thing. I never had that problem with a little cup of grape juice.

maltmom,
I understand. I was very nervous about spilling or dropping, and it does happen. I’m not sure what Catholics do in that case. I did see someone drop the Consecrated Host once. Our Episcopal Rector picked it up and consumed it.

Peace,
Anna

 

[Jane_of_Arc]

I am a BAPTIST and i think alot of your attatudes are wrong.May be you are or where listining to the wrong person,people, or shepard. I was taught not to JUDGE ANYONE BECAUSE OF THEIR BELIEF OR INTENTIONS OF BELIEVING.I have been taught from the beginning(parents) that what ever religion you choose in your life or whatever you do in life to always investigate and learn about what or who you want to be or become.You are to then make your choice. Not all Baptist believe people worship idoils,saints etc. I REALLY DONT CARE WHAT DENOMINATION YOU ARE JUST THAT WE ALL AGREE THAT GOD IS OUR FATHER AND THAT JESUS IS OUR LORD. THAT IS WHAT AND INFORMED,HUMBLE,NON-JUDGEMENTAL,CHRISTIAN IS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE THAN I PRAY THAT THE HOLYSPIRIT WILL GIVE YOU UNDERSTANDING. TKS AND MAY GOD OPEN THE GATES OF HEAVEN AND POUR DOWN BLESSINGS UPON U AND URS.

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What wonderful parents you have!! Thanks for answering my question in a positive way.**

 

[PumpkinSeed]

There’s plenty of offensiveness and ignorance on both sides.

Im not going to say somebody is or isnt saved based on their denomination. I think you can receive salvation with most of them.

 

[mark_a]

*An old Irishman, McDougal, had a loyal and faithful dog who died. McDougal went to his parish priest and asked, “Father, could you say some prayers in Mass for my dog?” The old pastor said, “McDougal, you know very well that we don’t pray for animals at Mass. Why don’t you go down to that Baptist church and ask them? I’m sure they’ll do it.” “Well, ok, Father, I think I’ll do just that. Oh, by the way, do you think they’ll be offended if I offered them $5,000 to pray for my dog?”

Father exclaimed, “Why, McDougal, you never said your dog was Catholic!”*

 

[Calgar]

Im not going to say somebody is or isnt saved based on their denomination. I think you can receive salvation with most of them.

Who is arguing that you need to be a particular denomination to be saved? It certainly isn’t the Southern Baptists and it isn’t the Roman Catholics either.

 

[Anna_Scott]

Who is arguing that you need to be a particular denomination to be saved? It certainly isn’t the Southern Baptists and it isn’t the Roman Catholics either.

Hey Calgar,

Southern Baptists are still evangelizing Catholics when they get the chance.

See a Catholic comment on the issue at this link: aboutcatholics.com/community/viewtopic.php?id=350
“I was reading the website for the Southern Baptist Convention and they actually have links and things to other Baptist websites about how to evangelize Catholics. I was kind of shocked”

Anna

 

[Curious_Seed]

Sunday afternoon a good friend came by with her daughter whom I had not seen for about 4 yrs. We were talking about our gardens when all of a sudden her daughter 40 yrs. old…asked me “do Catholics worship statues?”.

I hadn’t been asked such a thing in years & I truly thought that idea had been put to rest. I really don’t think my friend or her daughter are what you would call ‘devout Baptists’, but I can"t help but wonder if this false belief… that we pray to statues…is taught from the pulpit?

I’ve never posted on the non-Catholic forum before & I’m not being confrontational. I’m just wondering if this came from her great-Grandmother or if it’s Baptist belief.

Baptists are not instructed, by pulpit or otherwise, that Catholics worship statutes.

What is taught is that the making of graven images, such as statutes profiling the spiritual, violates the Fourth Commandment cited in Exodus.

Like any instruction whether Baptist, Catholic, Lutheran, or other, accuracy in interpretation and subsequent pronouncement can be compromised.

 

[andrewstx]

Hey Calgar,

Southern Baptists are still evangelizing Catholics when they get the chance.

See a Catholic comment on the issue at this link: aboutcatholics.com/community/viewtopic.php?id=350
“I was reading the website for the Southern Baptist Convention and they actually have links and things to other Baptist websites about how to evangelize Catholics. I was kind of shocked”

Anna

Baptists in general proseletise people who are already Christians.

Evangelism is for non-Christians.

Perhaps they think we aren’t Christians since we don’t believe in “getting saved”?