Kasz216 said:
Baroque_Dude said:
Kasz216 said:
It's not a distorted view at all slimebeast. The Catholic Church in general was about the worst thing that ever happened to Christianity.
Ecumencial councils and other such acts were what widdled down Christianity.
Originally it was rather free and open for discussion. Trying to find truth in gods words and path.
Once the romans took over... it was the roman line or nothing. Well worse then nothing actually.
Afterall, all one really needs to know what god wants for you is to have god in your life, no?
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"The Catholic Church in general was about the worst thing that ever happened to Christianity.
Ecumencial councils and other such acts were what widdled down Christianity."
I agree.
"Originally it was rather free and open for discussion. Trying to find truth in gods words and path."
More or less. Some aspects were discussed but not because of Christianity allowing to discuss everything, but because not everyone understood it the same way. Paul said that there's only one true Gospel, and that if somebody spreads another Gospel, that must be anathema. However, is true that there wasn't an institution that pretended to enforce its own point of view.
"Once the romans took over... it was the roman line or nothing."
Indeed.
"Well worse then nothing actually."
Worse that than nothing. As I said before, there's only one true Gospel. Those who don't accomplish it, will not inherit the eternal life (this isn't a threat, but an invitation to follow this path). Jesus said that not everyone that calls Him Lord will enter the Kingdom of Heaven, but only those who obey and accomplish the Father's will.
"Afterall, all one really needs to know what god wants for you is to have god in your life, no?"
Not exactly. Maybe according to other religions, but in Christianity, we learn that God wants us to praise Him in truth and doing His will, according to His Word. My previous replies also speak about this.
I hope that I cleared out some points.
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So, your position is. If you have god in your life... and follow the path god has laid out for you. Your still doing something wrong... even though your doing everything as god tells you... because one branch of chrisanity that was chosen for roman convinence tells you your doing things wrong.
No offense... but i'd take the presense, serenity and fullness of feeling gods presense over church doctrine anyday. Espiecally considering the dubious nature of some of the catholic churches actions that went against even it's own teachings.
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I consider myself a Protestant because my basic doctrine is evangelical, not Roman Catholic nor any other. By the way, every Christian is actually Catholic, although not Roman. The Roman Catholic church "stole" this term and made it exclusive, but a Christian is Catholic because it means that he/she is part of the universal church. That's why I differentiate between Catholich and Roman Catholic.
I try to follow God's will without being compelled by any institution. The Bible is my only guide. Of course, I accept advice, but if I see that this teaching or advice goes against the Bible, I don't accept it.
This thread is derailing.........
