To Goanet, A lay person cannot be expected to understand the distinction between faith and Faith. The only difference between those two words to me is the use of Caps in the latter word. :-)
And yes, you're right I'm obviously not at your 'wavelength'. I haven't studied complex theology and intricate interpretations of the Bible. You said something about you interpreting the Bible at the intellectual level. If the Bible was intended that way, there would be no salvation outside Harvard, Oxford and a few top Universities. My questions are from a common person's point of view, not from a person who has researched what Bible 'scholars' have said in the past. When I began reading the Bible, I noticed huge differences in what the Church teaches and what the Bible teaches, and I don't think anyone should blindly follow doctrine just because they're born in a particular faith, or is it Faith? I really don't know. Not that I repudiate my Catholicism. Far from it, but I'm sure any practical-minded person would agree that the Church is not beyond-error. The inquisition, the medieval crimes, indulgences, Pope Alexander VI and several others, as well as several theological bloopers (which of course can all be justified) are just a few instances. I will refrain from asking any more questions here, since I might confuse and misunderstand the answers I get. -- Truth Liberates, Nigel Britto http://amicusnaturae.blogspot.com
