So Revran, you are claiming that you were given the gift of infallibility then? Show me from the Bible where you were given this, if you can't then you are wrong. Since your religion states everything must come from the bible, rather than most Christians believe there are many good and holy Christian items that build up the Christian body which are not in scripture. Only that something you beli...more

So Revran, you are claiming that you were given the gift of infallibility then? Show me from the Bible where you were given this, if you can't then you are wrong.

Since your religion states everything must come from the bible, rather than most Christians believe there are many good and holy Christian items that build up the Christian body which are not in scripture. Only that something you believe doesn't contradict Scripture.less

Saul, Saul why do you persecute me? When you attack the Catholic Church you attack Christ. Christ and the Church are one, so we defend her as the bride of Christ.

Wow, usasoccer with Christian brothers like you who needs enemies. Saying Thick scull? Both MSN and IHS have more degrees in Theology from evangelical Seminaries, than you have socks. I have learned a lot from them, especially MSN. "The more distant you are from the source, the more watered down the message becomes."

Sheep need Shepherding, and thus this is why we have Bishops with Apostolic authority. They are infallible when they are joined with the Bishop of Rome in common faith and morals. While there will always be some Priests who don't think having homosexual attraction is bad and as long as they remain chaste then there is no difference since a Priest is celibate. The Vast majority of Bishops do not...more

Sheep need Shepherding, and thus this is why we have Bishops with Apostolic authority. They are infallible when they are joined with the Bishop of Rome in common faith and morals.

While there will always be some Priests who don't think having homosexual attraction is bad and as long as they remain chaste then there is no difference since a Priest is celibate. The Vast majority of Bishops do not believe having this attraction is ok, infact it is disordered. If you have one area that is disordered, then there may be other areas of your life that is disordered too.

All Priests should be heterosexual. Lastly, What Chiesa was saying is that we don't discuss these issues since they have already been decided by our infallible church. While in most denominations they open this can of worms every 3 years or so, voting until the gays win and the Gospel is thrown out.

Most denominations are so a kin to the secular culture that they have completely lost their relevance.less

All I heard from the President was..Fluff Fluff Fluff Fluff, some substance, Fluff Fluff Fluff and God Bless the USA. Oh, and I am one of three black people who I know didn't vote for him by the way. I do believe we need smaller government, because we are spending more than we take in. We need an efficient government that works with the people. We need each other. The Government needs us and we...more

All I heard from the President was..Fluff Fluff Fluff Fluff, some substance, Fluff Fluff Fluff and God Bless the USA. Oh, and I am one of three black people who I know didn't vote for him by the way.

I do believe we need smaller government, because we are spending more than we take in. We need an efficient government that works with the people. We need each other. The Government needs us and we do need the government.

Balance my friends, balance. Oh and one last thing...OBAMA stop allowing abortion to continue or we will have no more black people left in 50 years!less

The Bible clearly shows Jesus and the Apostles casting out demons. We also have thousands of cases through the last 2000 years where people were posessed and then cured. The Catholic Church specifically referrs all possible demon possessed people to seek psychiatric counsel first to see if it is a mental issue, then to a physician to see if there is anything physically wrong with the person. ...more

The Bible clearly shows Jesus and the Apostles casting out demons. We also have thousands of cases through the last 2000 years where people were posessed and then cured.

The Catholic Church specifically referrs all possible demon possessed people to seek psychiatric counsel first to see if it is a mental issue, then to a physician to see if there is anything physically wrong with the person.

What really sepparates those who have mental disease from being posessed is that the individual will have a strongly negative physical and emotional reaction to Holy relics, Blessed oil, Holy Water, crosses,the Bible or being in the presence of a Priest. They also speak in ancient languages they do not know, have knowledge of secrets they could never have had access to, and have super human strength and abilities.

There are minor demons, which may be exorcized by any Baptized person who is strong in their faith and who is very holy. Major Demons on the other hand can only be exorcized by a Catholic or Orthodox Priest or Bishop. Only the Catholic and Orthodox Churches have valid Apostolic ordinations coming from Christ through the Apostles. Their authority to act as "en persona Christi", is the authority by Christ to act with His divine authority. This person must also be extremely holy and able to perservere physically and mentally through this horrific situation.less

foreveralive, pope paul vi lived in the 1960's. It was pope bonaface viii who wrote that bull of unam sanctam. That statement didn't begin the inquisition, it was king Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain who started it. Oh and this bull of unam sanctam, was originally stated by Saint Cyprian of Catharge in the 3rd century and he was an eastern bishop, not roman. just fyi.

Your knowledge and understanding of history is rather humorous. Also, please consider writing in complete sentences.

RuleOfLaw, Good point. Ok, how about this....."Good Job conservative bible believing baptists who properly interpreted that part of scripture." :)

I've heard many good things about Francis Chan. It sounds like he is humbling himself for God's greater glory. I admire that.

The difference is people go to see the Pope, not because he is charismatic but because of the significance of the office he holds, which has been handed down from Christ to Peter. Our current Pope is very reserved, shy and does not particular enjoy the spotlight. Our last Pope was probably the first Pope in almost 1,000 years who was very outgoing. Most Popes are very reserve. Catholics floc...more

The difference is people go to see the Pope, not because he is charismatic but because of the significance of the office he holds, which has been handed down from Christ to Peter.

Our current Pope is very reserved, shy and does not particular enjoy the spotlight. Our last Pope was probably the first Pope in almost 1,000 years who was very outgoing. Most Popes are very reserve.

Catholics flock to see the Pope because he is the Head of Christ's Church. So, it is not the superficiality of his personality but rather the office he holds given to him through Apostolic succession. Now that is powerful.less

My friend who lives in San Antonio, TX had three Traditional Anglican churches come into full communion with the Catholic Church in his archdiocese. They welcomed about 5,000 registered families, but there is another 2-3,000 that come weekly that are not registered. The Anglican priests were ordained Catholic Priests by the Archbishop. One Anglican Priest opined, "It is wonderful to become Cath...more

My friend who lives in San Antonio, TX had three Traditional Anglican churches come into full communion with the Catholic Church in his archdiocese. They welcomed about 5,000 registered families, but there is another 2-3,000 that come weekly that are not registered.

The Anglican priests were ordained Catholic Priests by the Archbishop. One Anglican Priest opined, "It is wonderful to become Catholic because now I know for certain my ordination is Apostolic and valid. When I celebrate the Holy Eucharist it will be the true presence of Christ, rather than a symbol. I am overwhelmed by this joy I feel for God."less

Good job Baptists! Way to stand firm. We Catholics fully support your decision!

Excellent! Maybe now the Christians in South Sudan won't be killed for being Christian.

When the Pastor becomes the centerpoint of why people go to a specific church or not, is when the congregants miss the whole point of why they go to worship. It is not about how charismatic the pastor is, or how good is the music. This is all superficial stuff. What they should be asking themselves is, "Is this how God wants us to worship and did I go to church to give adoration to God or did I go...more

When the Pastor becomes the centerpoint of why people go to a specific church or not, is when the congregants miss the whole point of why they go to worship. It is not about how charismatic the pastor is, or how good is the music. This is all superficial stuff. What they should be asking themselves is, "Is this how God wants us to worship and did I go to church to give adoration to God or did I go to get something for myself?"

These questions are important.less

This will be a nice first meeting, but really doctrinal and moral Truths must be discussed and anything that is not of God as handed down by the Apostles must be purged to have true unity in faith. May they all be one, so that all may know Christ is the Messiah!

A secular Harvard Professor defends Pope's teaching on Condoms. http://wdtprs.com/blog/2009/03/harvard-prof-defends-benedict-xvi-on-condoms-and-aids/ Abstinence is the only cure for AIDS.

Here are a few articles; I couldn't find the one on Christianpost, but here are few others that shed some light. http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2009/february/2.12.html?start=1 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4779412

Question? In one survey I read on Christianpost the vast majority of MegaChurches today subscribe to the Prosperity Gospel. If that is true, then it speaks less to them sharing the true gospel and more about selling out to what the secular culture wants. If a church sells getting rich is what God wants for you, then that would attrack just about anyone who doesn't have firm grounding in the tru...more

Question? In one survey I read on Christianpost the vast majority of MegaChurches today subscribe to the Prosperity Gospel.

If that is true, then it speaks less to them sharing the true gospel and more about selling out to what the secular culture wants. If a church sells getting rich is what God wants for you, then that would attrack just about anyone who doesn't have firm grounding in the true Gospel of Christ...follow me and carry your cross.less

This is so sad. May our merciful and loving God bring healing to the families of the dead at this parish. May God convert the hearts of all Muslims to Christ. Our Lady pray for us. May all Christians come together in Truth and Hope to convert the hearts of all Muslims to your Divine Son Jesus Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit. I pray this is Jesus Holy Name, AMEN!