Dear Mike: take it easy on yourself! Our "duty" is to pray for all and love all and gorify Christ our Lord in our lives by striving in faith to emulate Him. We should trust the wisdom and justice of God the father in judging humanity. After all, He …
Dear Mina: there are many, not necessarily "canonized" Saints who were Catholic (and Protestants). To cite a few (at least the ones whose lives (before writings) were influential in my own spiritual growth: Mother Theresa of Calcutta, St John of the…
Well, there are contemporary "Saints" in the Eastern Orthdox church who follow your same reasoning Mina! They want to speak the "truth with love" for us (among non-Chalcidonian Orthodox churches). Catholics do the same! And all seem to cite good rea…
"They tie up heavy, cumbersome loads and put them on other people's shoulders, but they themselves are not willing to lift a finger to move them" (Matthew 23:4).
Pardon me that I left Protestants out - that wasn't my intention! I would rather be annihilated as a "heretic" than being accused of promoting a "protestant agenda to infiltrate the church". I actually don't find anything more offensive than being a…
"Try to be understanding than quick to judge"
I am not judging! I am protesting for being judged. I regret to say that I had peace in my life more when I was living like an atheist than when I sought God back (or may be God sought me back - I don't …
To be clear: I am not proposing ecumenism in terms of unifying worships, liturgy, or even doctrine! I am talking about Christians stop using the deterimental word "heretic" and stop glorifying the Church scandalous history. Yes, the Chuch has been a…
We in essence in agreement. One thing is important to point out though. This fatal sin that Pharisees had was PRIDE which is the sin that predated the fall of Adam (this is how "Lucifer" fell and brought doom to the universe). Yes, if they are proud…
Real living breathing faith leads to good works and hence works are evidence of faith! Now "earning salvation" through works is a the hallmark of phariseac religion. Our Lord Jesus Christ never condemned the sinners, the publicans, or even the "here…
This is a great post and one of the major dividing issues in theology. The way it means to me. Yes, we are saved by faith alone but faith isn't a piece of paper we sign or is a statement of "theological precision". It is life changing experience. Th…
Here are the words of one famous "Heretic" who was a "Believer" in the "Grand heresy of ecumenism". Do you recall who was that "Heretic" (Capitalization intended!!)
“My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who
will believe in me throu…
Dear Brother, I don't know you or your circumstances but I know that Christ loves you so much no matter what you have done, doing, or will do (past, present, or future) because His love is everlasting and transcends time. If you were the only soul o…