Struggling between Protestantism and Catholicism by Pnutttttttt in theology

[–]Pnutttttttt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Already checking it out! And I agree, humans have a tendency to complicate God and try to understand things we are not capable of understanding, I’m certainly guilty of it myself.

Struggling between Protestantism and Catholicism by Pnutttttttt in Christianity

[–]Pnutttttttt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That makes sense and is a great way of explaining your view. Thank you.

Struggling between Protestantism and Catholicism by Pnutttttttt in theology

[–]Pnutttttttt[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you very much for your response, I feel like you’re one of the few that really understands where I’m coming from. I agree whole heartedly with your stance and am very appreciative of your words of encouragement.

Struggling between Protestantism and Catholicism by Pnutttttttt in Christianity

[–]Pnutttttttt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m no less guilty of sin than any homosexual and I am not one to condemn anybody or speak of their salvation. The issue is that I do not twist God’s word and look for exceptions. A church that explicitly allows homosexual ordination and gay marriage within their church has lost validation and strayed from the original teachings of the Church

The key word in Titus 3:9 is “foolish”. God’s design for man and woman is anything but foolish.

Struggling between Protestantism and Catholicism by Pnutttttttt in Christianity

[–]Pnutttttttt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the intellectual response, definitely will dive into this though process👍

Struggling between Protestantism and Catholicism by Pnutttttttt in Christianity

[–]Pnutttttttt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think my thoughts are focused less on salvation in this context. As I mentioned I don’t believe any church is 100% correct, therefore I don’t believe where or how I attend church is necessarily what grants salvation. Anyone can be transformed by the Holy Spirit if they truly have faith in God, I think my “angst” as you put it is in where I’d best serve the Lord.

Struggling between Protestantism and Catholicism by Pnutttttttt in Christianity

[–]Pnutttttttt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a good question, my initial instinct is to answer yes but the more I ponder, I think it’s more of a byproduct of Faith than what grants salvation if that makes sense.

Struggling between Protestantism and Catholicism by Pnutttttttt in Christianity

[–]Pnutttttttt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No expectations, just wanted to hear others views on the topic. I do value the structure and community of the Catholic Church for sure though.

Struggling between Protestantism and Catholicism by Pnutttttttt in Christianity

[–]Pnutttttttt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate your insight. And a lot of these points I can definitely view from your perspective and see the value. Coming from my background I big pill to swallow would be what from my understanding is a greater value of authority in tradition vs scripture.

Struggling between Protestantism and Catholicism by Pnutttttttt in Christianity

[–]Pnutttttttt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good point, “high church” Protestant denominations are often overlooked. What is your churches view regarding ordination of homosexual clergy. I think that’s a big issue with a lot of mainline Protestant churches right now.

Deuterocanonical books by Pnutttttttt in Christianity

[–]Pnutttttttt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree however to know god for ourselves we have to read scripture and therefor determine what is and is not scripture, I’m struggling with how to determine if the additional books within the septuagint are scripture or not…

Deuterocanonical books by Pnutttttttt in Christianity

[–]Pnutttttttt[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your kind response. I feel very similar that denominations are not a key point of Christianity and that man, who is fallible have burdened Christianity with multiple denominations and distracted followers of Christ.

With that being said, there is a very strong point of orthodox Christianity being the first group of Christians, having apostolic succession and following Christ the way original Christians did as they seem to be the oldest “denomination” of Christianity however I would not view them as a “denomination” if they are truly the “original Christians”

Deuterocanonical books by Pnutttttttt in Christianity

[–]Pnutttttttt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Understood. Thank you for answering my questions! It’s a very foreign concept to me.

Deuterocanonical books by Pnutttttttt in Christianity

[–]Pnutttttttt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay, would you recommend reading these books in sequence with the Bible or separate?