True, but there are miracles and apparent transformation of hearts in Mormonism, and they seem to be universally accepted as non-Christian by both Protestantism and Catholicism.
What miracles would those be?
Doesn’t the whole spectrum from Catholic to Protestant have the same core doctrine? Do we need more than what the Apostles Creed proclaims to see the unity? It is not ok to be a church unto ourselves (isn’t that our problem now)? We are all a part of Jesus’ church whose mission is to make disciples. And they will know we are Christians by our love for each other.
Ask any Mormon they will provide personal testimonies/examples.
You are my bother in Christ as far as I am concerned.
There are significant differences though.I imagine they would, however I asked you since you were the one who made the statement. Do you believe the Mormons?
What exactly is a ‘gay church’?
Catholics, as you should know by now, do not make such judgements as who is and who is not a Christian. To do so does more damage to ourselves than the person we are judging.
Probably “a church” which condones, embraces, and/or even marries same sex unions.
Actually, the Catholic Church does make “a judgment” of who is Christian. Those Baptized validly are Christian (or believe the Gospel and seek/desire Baptism). It becomes a matter of whether or not they deny the faith that they are received into, through mortal sin, that determines their Final Justification. The Church does not know this, in the strict sense. Jesus alone is able to judge the soul.
I never said the Church, I said Catholics. As in individual Catholics.
The Metropolitan Community Church, if you’ve heard of that, is a gay church.
So Catholic individuals never judge others? Yeah right…
I was quoting another poster who had three points. I only responded to the one. Notice, "…these times of ignorance God overlooked. "
Hi LA
How does the Bible and early Church define a Saint? And I’m not saying that I don’t doubt the usage of the term developed over time. But I’m not sure that Scripture is specific…
Hi friend.
We all sin and need God’s mercy. So now that that this out of the way, let me just say the judge not lest you be judged passage is something that is often entirely misunderstood. You MUST judge in order to make a rational and moral judgment. What we are not to do is impute guilt, which I have not done, nor would I.
Don’t feel bad. I’ve asked that question many times over 13 years here, and so far no one has given me an answer … yet. But I’m waiting
On the contrary #34
There is no mistake as to the Church that is talked about from the first century, by name, that has preeminent authority over all, and the references I gave were all properly referenced
