Fellow Christians, what does this passage mean to you?

PostmodernProphet said:
/shrugs.....I can't help it.....when somebody says something exceptionally stupid I point at it......if you don't want to derail the thread, stop saying stupid things......
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Sorry, I didn't think I said something stupid, Catholics aren't Christians the same way Unitarians aren't, although they are both considered Christian-based theology. Jews are also not Christians. That's not "stupid" to say, it's the actual truth. If you disagree with me, that's your prerogative, but there is no need in calling me names here. More often than not, we are on the same side, and this thread conversation was about Sharia, Islam, and how they are nothing at all like Christianity in their treatment of women. Either you have something to add to that, or you don't, I don't need a debate with you over what is or isn't considered a 'Christian' in your mind.
 
Dixie said:
Sorry, I didn't think I said something stupid, Catholics aren't Christians the same way Unitarians aren't, although they are both considered Christian-based theology. Jews are also not Christians. That's not "stupid" to say, it's the actual truth. If you disagree with me, that's your prerogative, but there is no need in calling me names here. More often than not, we are on the same side, and this thread conversation was about Sharia, Islam, and how they are nothing at all like Christianity in their treatment of women. Either you have something to add to that, or you don't, I don't need a debate with you over what is or isn't considered a 'Christian' in your mind.
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Even though I do not share any faith I was absolutely gobsmacked to see those words.
Do you know anything of the history of Christianity? Those we call Catholics or Roman Catholics belong, not to some non-christian faith, but they are the most substantial part of the entire christian faith. From your point of view the RC church is YOUR religious history unless you claim descent from a different stem.
Upon this rock, etc. That was Peter, unless, of course, you know different.
 
Dixie said:
Sorry, I didn't think I said something stupid, Catholics aren't Christians the same way Unitarians aren't, although they are both considered Christian-based theology. Jews are also not Christians. That's not "stupid" to say, it's the actual truth. If you disagree with me, that's your prerogative, but there is no need in calling me names here. More often than not, we are on the same side, and this thread conversation was about Sharia, Islam, and how they are nothing at all like Christianity in their treatment of women. Either you have something to add to that, or you don't, I don't need a debate with you over what is or isn't considered a 'Christian' in your mind.
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So, Christianity is only 500 years old, then? :whome:
 
Phanes said:
Dixie and DS should have a debate over this. Southern Power!!!!!!!!!
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No, you should stop being a lazy twithead and state your case, or shut the fuck up. If you want to talk about the Protestant Reformation, just say so, don't ask me about Christianity only being 500 years old. Do you think I said that Catholics weren't Christian because of that? If that's what you think, you should just say it! At least that way we're having an intelligent conversation. But you'd rather be an antagonistic punk, and not delve into this too deep. I understand.
 
Lowaicue said:
Even though I do not share any faith I was absolutely gobsmacked to see those words.
Do you know anything of the history of Christianity? Those we call Catholics or Roman Catholics belong, not to some non-christian faith, but they are the most substantial part of the entire christian faith. From your point of view the RC church is YOUR religious history unless you claim descent from a different stem.
Upon this rock, etc. That was Peter, unless, of course, you know different.
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I understand a great deal about the history of the Roman Catholic Church. I realize at one time, ALL Christians were Catholic, in fact, that is a word which directly relates to that fact, Catholicism is the original Christian faith. However, for nearly a century, there were massive reform movements, and Christianity, particularly, Protestant Christianity came of age. I made a rather bold and bombastic comment that Catholics aren't Christians, because in light of what Protestant Christians believe, they aren't. I do realize this is cause for great discountenance to many a Catholic, but there is a fundamental principle of Christian faith that can't be rectified, Catholics hold most sacred, the Papal Roman See.. (The Pope), The Holy Roman Church, and the Blessed Mother Mary. Christians hold most sacred, Jesus Christ, the living Son of God. Christians are given salvation through the blood of Jesus Christ, Catholics are given salvation through confessionals and following rituals and traditional customs. Christianity teaches the only way to salvation is through Christ, not through a confessional window. Redemption comes through confessing your sins to God through Jesus, not through a Priest. So you see, there are distinct differences between Catholic faith and Protestant Christian faith, Catholics are not Christians.
 
Dixie said:
I understand a great deal about the history of the Roman Catholic Church. I realize at one time, ALL Christians were Catholic, in fact, that is a word which directly relates to that fact, Catholicism is the original Christian faith. However, for nearly a century, there were massive reform movements, and Christianity, particularly, Protestant Christianity came of age. I made a rather bold and bombastic comment that Catholics aren't Christians, because in light of what Protestant Christians believe, they aren't. I do realize this is cause for great discountenance to many a Catholic, but there is a fundamental principle of Christian faith that can't be rectified, Catholics hold most sacred, the Papal Roman See.. (The Pope), The Holy Roman Church, and the Blessed Mother Mary. Christians hold most sacred, Jesus Christ, the living Son of God. Christians are given salvation through the blood of Jesus Christ, Catholics are given salvation through confessionals and following rituals and traditional customs. Christianity teaches the only way to salvation is through Christ, not through a confessional window. Redemption comes through confessing your sins to God through Jesus, not through a Priest. So you see, there are distinct differences between Catholic faith and Protestant Christian faith, Catholics are not Christians.
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No. There is a marked difference between the way Roman Catholics demonstrate their faith and the way Protestants demonstrate the same faith. There is also a marked difference between the way American Southern Baptists demonstrate their faith and the way the rest of the protestant world chooses.
To be a christian, as far as I am aware, is not confined to worshipping Jesus, Mary or Mary's dog. It is about emulating, as far as one is able, the philosophy of Jesus and his buddies.
Your pronouncement was, perhaps, the least christian sentiment that has ever been expressed by one who calls himself a christian. It was one of 'your' (US SB) people, I suspect, who, having found that a friend of mine was a catholic told him in a voice that reverberated round the restaurant, 'There is a special place in hell for catholics!' He then approached me and, before I realised what was happening laid both his hands upon my head and shouted that the devil must leave me, then broke into gibberish. I hope his finger still hurts from where I tried to twist it and his hand from my person.
I have seen this loon since and he studiously avoids my gaze.
 
Dixie said:
I understand a great deal about the history of the Roman Catholic Church. I realize at one time, ALL Christians were Catholic, in fact, that is a word which directly relates to that fact, Catholicism is the original Christian faith. However, for nearly a century, there were massive reform movements, and Christianity, particularly, Protestant Christianity came of age. I made a rather bold and bombastic comment that Catholics aren't Christians, because in light of what Protestant Christians believe, they aren't. I do realize this is cause for great discountenance to many a Catholic, but there is a fundamental principle of Christian faith that can't be rectified, Catholics hold most sacred, the Papal Roman See.. (The Pope), The Holy Roman Church, and the Blessed Mother Mary. Christians hold most sacred, Jesus Christ, the living Son of God. Christians are given salvation through the blood of Jesus Christ, Catholics are given salvation through confessionals and following rituals and traditional customs. Christianity teaches the only way to salvation is through Christ, not through a confessional window. Redemption comes through confessing your sins to God through Jesus, not through a Priest. So you see, there are distinct differences between Catholic faith and Protestant Christian faith, Catholics are not Christians.
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drop it Dixie......its a stupid claim and you will never win this argument......trust me.....
 
Lowaicue said:
To be a christian, as far as I am aware, is not confined to worshipping Jesus, Mary or Mary's dog. It is about emulating, as far as one is able, the philosophy of Jesus and his buddies.
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there I will depart from you.......merely emulating Jesus may make one a Jesusonian, but not a Christian........the word Christ invokes the understanding of an incarnate deity......one cannot be a "Christ"ian if they deny the existence of a "Christ".......it's simply illogical.......
 
Lowaicue said:
Even though I do not share any faith I was absolutely gobsmacked to see those words.
Do you know anything of the history of Christianity? Those we call Catholics or Roman Catholics belong, not to some non-christian faith, but they are the most substantial part of the entire christian faith. From your point of view the RC church is YOUR religious history unless you claim descent from a different stem.
Upon this rock, etc. That was Peter, unless, of course, you know different.
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The same Peter that was the first pope?
 
Dixie said:
I understand a great deal about the history of the Roman Catholic Church. I realize at one time, ALL Christians were Catholic, in fact, that is a word which directly relates to that fact, Catholicism is the original Christian faith. However, for nearly a century, there were massive reform movements, and Christianity, particularly, Protestant Christianity came of age. I made a rather bold and bombastic comment that Catholics aren't Christians, because in light of what Protestant Christians believe, they aren't. I do realize this is cause for great discountenance to many a Catholic, but there is a fundamental principle of Christian faith that can't be rectified, Catholics hold most sacred, the Papal Roman See.. (The Pope), The Holy Roman Church, and the Blessed Mother Mary. Christians hold most sacred, Jesus Christ, the living Son of God. Christians are given salvation through the blood of Jesus Christ, Catholics are given salvation through confessionals and following rituals and traditional customs. Christianity teaches the only way to salvation is through Christ, not through a confessional window. Redemption comes through confessing your sins to God through Jesus, not through a Priest. So you see, there are distinct differences between Catholic faith and Protestant Christian faith, Catholics are not Christians.
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To a Catholic a priest is Gods Representative on Earth.
 
PostmodernProphet said:
drop it Dixie......its a stupid claim and you will never win this argument......trust me.....
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You dont understand, Dixie will never stop argueing, he never loses because he never gives up. He will run the dumbest argument way into the ground!
 
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