Need toilet paper? (Page 3): ============== Here is another explanation why we confess to a priest. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6KDiOh

Radiance3

Daredevil wrote:

Your relationship with your God is one thing, but the actions of an institution and those who invoke its name to do evil things- i.e. the Catholic Church- is another.

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Here is another explanation why we confess to a priest.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6KDiOh_Pn8

Radiance3

Radiance3 wrote:

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Here is another explanation why we confess to a priest.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6KDiOh_Pn8

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John 20:23 New International Version (NIV)
23 If you forgive anyone’s sins, their sins are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.” The Apostles were given by God the authority to forgive sins.

If you are not a Catholic, you can pray directly to God especially if you have mortal sins.

John 20:22
https://biblehub.com/john/20-22.htm

Radiance3

maximus wrote:

You are referring to the Roman Catholic Church...a cult. ANY religion where a man can forgive your sins is false. I'll get trashed for saying that but even their own Catholic Bible tells them the same thing. If you want to blame something on a 'real' Christian, you'll have to find one who has only salvation...not religion.
I agree that not all Muslims are terrorists, BUT...enough of them are to make the 'religion?' disturbing.

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Another way why we confess to a priest.
Read John 20:22-23.
John 20:22-23 New International Version (NIV)
22 And with that he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. 23 If you forgive anyone’s sins, their sins are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.”

Daredevil

Radiance3 wrote:

============== br What evil things are you aware o... (show quote)

https://www.nytimes.com/topic/organization/roman-catholic-church-sex-abuse-cases

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Things like these. Like I said, these people are evil and not representative of Catholics. But the Church as an institution has been used by evil people to do evil things.

You as well, hope everything is stable where you are.

Radiance3

Daredevil wrote:

https://www.nytimes.com/topic/organization/roman-c... (show quote)

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I wonder who are these evil people? I want to cry. Why do they do evil, I don't understand? I don't want to hurt anybody. We were taught to love people. I grew up that way. I must be sheltered too much, not knowing what is around me. But I do pray. The objective of the Catholic Church is to serve God, (Christ), and His people. We make mistakes, and I do, that is why we seek forgiveness from God or from one another, who we have hurt.

God bless, this is the time for our greatest need for unity, caring for each other. May God bless you and yours always.

Daredevil

Radiance3 wrote:

============ br I wonder who are these evil people... (show quote)

Well, my belief is some people will use anything to get the power they want, and know how to take advantage of others.

I grew up that way as well, which is why it is shameful to me when people think that's who Christians are.

May God make his countenance to shine upon you and give you peace.

maximus Loc: Chattanooga, Tennessee

Radiance3 wrote:

============ br i I think you don't know what you... (show quote)

You use James 5:16 to justify hiding in a dark closet and confessing to a man whose face can't be seen. The verse says "one to another", that's both ways , not just one way. How do you explain this verse?

1 Timothy 2:5 King James Version (KJV)

5 For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;

What about purgatory? You know, the place you go after death for a long time...but if you have lots of money, you can shorten that time? That goes against EVERY teaching of Jesus.

Or this one...

John 14:6

“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the t***h, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”

Also...

Luke 11:1-2

11 And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.

2 And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven

( Notice...he did not say seek help from a priest to pray.)

Radiance3, I like your posts and have commented on them a lot. I'm sorry to have caused you so much stress about your religion and I would have never done so unless it is was conviction the Holy Spirit...compelling me to tell what I believe based on many verses in the Bible. The Bible says study the word of God for wisdom, which I have done and will never stop doing. There are many more verses than what I quoted, but just look at the ones I presented with an open mind and see the wisdom that comes from God, not a priest.

maximus Loc: Chattanooga, Tennessee

Radiance3 wrote:

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Another way why we confess to a priest.
Read John 20:22-23.
John 20:22-23 New International Version (NIV)
22 And with that he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. 23 If you forgive anyone’s sins, their sins are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.”

The disciples were sent out into the lands and performed miracles also. Jesus said you will do the works that I have done and greater! ( Not a quote) They also spoke and every man heard them in their own language. If your priest can do all these things, then I will resend my statement.
Please, understand, I am not trying to hurt you, but we have to look at the whole picture. Paul shook off a deadly viper into the fire but we don't see that today either.

Radiance3

maximus wrote:

The disciples were sent out into the lands and performed miracles also. Jesus said you will do the works that I have done and greater! ( Not a quote) They also spoke and every man heard them in their own language. If your priest can do all these things, then I will resend my statement.
Please, understand, I am not trying to hurt you, but we have to look at the whole picture. Paul shook off a deadly viper into the fire but we don't see that today either.

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Please, you have the liberty to believe what you believe. And I respect that. I am not worried about myself. So, please focus, spare all your attentions to yourself. God will judge me for what I do. And I think God loves you too. And I am happy and confident He loves me. Peace be with you.

I want to let you know my Catholic family are all good people. They love God and I am certain, they love you too. The purpose of our faith is to love and serve God, and to love one another as He asked us to do.
God bless America.

maximus Loc: Chattanooga, Tennessee

Radiance3 wrote:

=============== br Please, you have the liberty to... (show quote)

Radiance3, I was addressing Daredevil when all of this started, when he stated

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Yeah, I'm aware. In the same way that "Christians" and the "Church" murdered millions of innocents in the name of conversion.

I just get so weary of people saying "so called Christians", or " Christians" as if they have anything better to offer...and they don't...or like that Christians are dirty somehow.
You and I are guaranteed the right to choose our own religion and to practice it, AND the right to speak our minds. We have both exercised our first and second amendment the way it was meant to be, and I won't say another word. Before I clam up, I want to tell you that the love in my heart for YOU...prompted me to quote those Bible verses. I love you with the love of God and I hope you always remember that.

Daredevil

maximus wrote:

I just get so weary of people saying "so call... (show quote)

I say "so called Christians", sir, in reference to the kinds of people that were in the articles I sent to Radiance. I never claimed any issue with Christians, as, if you read my response to Radiance, I am one myself.

I never called Christians dirty, sir. Only the atrocities committed under their name.

maximus Loc: Chattanooga, Tennessee

Daredevil wrote:

I say "so called Christians", sir, in reference to the kinds of people that were in the articles I sent to Radiance. I never claimed any issue with Christians, as, if you read my response to Radiance, I am one myself.

I never called Christians dirty, sir. Only the atrocities committed under their name.

Sorry, I misunderstood. It happens to the best of us which I am not. I apologize.

Daredevil

maximus wrote:

Sorry, I misunderstood. It happens to the best of us which I am not. I apologize.

No apology necessary. Stay safe, brother.