Debbie wrote: > My point all along has been to avoid generalization. I'm hard on other denominations also as well as Catholicism, so I understand your point. The difference between us is that I reject all denominations as having nothing to do with following Christ, whereas you accept them.
David Miller wrote: >> You, Debbie, are not allowed to participate >> in the Eucharist with your so-called brothers >> and sisters. Debbie wrote: > so-called? Well, nobody has stopped me or them. My point is that when they serve the Eucharist, you are not allowed to partake. The Catholics forbid you from breaking bread with them in this sacred ceremony. Debbie wrote: > You are committing the identical grave error by referring > to Catholics in general as "so-called" brothers and sisters. I don't understand your logic here. Should I consider anyone my brother or sister who will not share with me in the Lord's table? David Miller wrote: >> They do not accept you as worthy >> to partake in communion. Debbie wrote: > Some of them do. Any Catholic who accepts you as worthy to partake in communion does so in rebellion to their religion of Catholicism. In other words, they do so in spite of their religion and contrary to their religion, not because of it. Look, I agree that God is denominationally blind. Being Catholic does not disqualify someone from experiencing his grace, but anyone who is truly Catholic cannot follow Jesus anymore than a rich man can. I'm not saying it is impossible, but it is exceedingly difficult. Debbie wrote: > And if some don't, I am not worried about > them, as they cannot affect my worthiness > or unworthiness. Fine, but do not be blind to the doctrines and hypocrisy that lead them to act like you are their sister in Christ in some ways, but not their sister when it comes to breaking bread together at the Lord's table. I think the term "so-called" is very applicable because the reality of brotherhood and sisterhood is very questionable. Peace be with you. David Miller. ---------- "Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man." (Colossians 4:6) http://www.InnGlory.org If you do not want to receive posts from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and you will be unsubscribed. If you have a friend who wants to join, tell him to send an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and he will be subscribed.
