I think you misinterpret the Catechism, as well. But I am not Catholic and could probably if given enough time point out many errors within the Catechism. Nonetheless, the idea that the ancient Israelites were henotheistic has been reiterated by many critics of the true religion. Yet though it seems clear to me from instances such as Jacob’s reaction to God’s revelation at Bethel that the patriarchs were less than sound monotheists, by the time of Moses, the Israelites knew full-well that there was but one God, Yahweh. And the Scriptures refer to Yahweh as having defeated (and judged) the “gods” of Egypt. Does this mean that this clearly wicked deities were realities? 1 Corinthians 8:5-6 makes it clear, as it’s been pointed out, that “there may be so-called gods both in heaven and on earth, and some people actually worship many gods and many lords. But we know that *there is only one God, *the Father, who created everything, and we live for him. And there is only one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom God made everything and through whom we have been given life.”
I think you misinterpret the Catechism, as well. But I am not Catholic and could probably if given enough time point out many errors within the Catechism. Nonetheless, the idea that the ancient Israelites were henotheistic has been reiterated by many critics of the true religion. Yet though it seems clear to me from instances such as Jacob’s reaction to God’s revelation at Bethel that the patriarchs were less than sound monotheists, by the time of Moses, the Israelites knew full-well that there was but one God, Yahweh. And the Scriptures refer to Yahweh as having defeated (and judged) the “gods” of Egypt. Does this mean that the clearly wicked deities were realities? 1 Corinthians 8:5-6 makes it clear, as it’s been pointed out, that “there may be so-called gods both in heaven and on earth, and some people actually worship many gods and many lords. But we know that *there is only one God, *the Father, who created everything, and we live for him. And there is only one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom God made everything and through whom we have been given life.”
And it’s a good thing too, Mirdath, you being an agnostic and all. Agnosticism has always been to me the biggest cop-out. If you really have courage, just say that you are an atheist and have done. OR, accept that Jesus is Lord and Saviour and that the Catholic Church is His. One way or the other, show some grit. Cestus is using what is called “irony”, much like another self-proclaimed “agnostic”, Samuel Clemens, better known as Mark Twain. Right on, Cestusdei.
I’d be happy to try, but I’m not sure what it is you want to read about. Please let me know.
I have courage enough to respond and to debate in a place that’s generally been less than friendly to me; I have courage enough to say in front of hundreds of faithful that my only belief is that knowing is impossible; I have courage enough to take full responsibility for my own evil and my own good rather than passing it off on a devil or a god. Don’t talk to me about courage.And it’s a good thing too, Mirdath, you being an agnostic and all. Agnosticism has always been to me the biggest cop-out. If you really have courage, just say that you are an atheist and have done. OR, accept that Jesus is Lord and Saviour and that the Catholic Church is His. One way or the other, show some grit. Cestus is using what is called “irony”, much like another self-proclaimed “agnostic”, Samuel Clemens, better known as Mark Twain. Right on, Cestusdei.
I’m not even sure what you’re objecting to here; I expressed myself calmly, clearly, and rather more maturely than many other posters here, including you. If you want me to relax or abandon my moral strictures, then I’m afraid I’m not about to do that. I invite you to work out a decent set for yourself, however.
First, did I quote you? And if not, why take it as an answer to something you wrote?
I actually asked that question on the Eastern Christianity forum, and someone gave a very informative response. Perhaps if you search for it, you can find it.
It was posted directly after one of mine without any clear relation to an earlier post. If you were addressing someone else, pardon me – and consider quoting that person
