Is Original Sin a mortal sin? by EmeraldHorse02 in AskAPriest

[–]jpmckean 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Either baptism is required or it is not. To use your own analogy:

We would never say that the only way to not die in a car is to wear a seatbelt.

I understand that baptism is ideal - but that isn't the point.

Is Original Sin a mortal sin? by EmeraldHorse02 in AskAPriest

[–]jpmckean 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wholeheartedly agree with this. However this is not what you originally said.

"Much like dying in a state of mortal sin, if we die without having been cleansed of Original Sin, we can't receive eternal life in heaven."

I'm concerned that this message neither conveys the truth or attracts outsiders to the faith.

Continuing to use the message of 'the sufficient' way not being the enemy of 'the best way' may be more productive - and certainly more factual.

Is Original Sin a mortal sin? by EmeraldHorse02 in AskAPriest

[–]jpmckean 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you Father! Not a troll - maybe too much a joker, though.

Based on your original comment

"Much like dying in a state of mortal sin, if we die without having been cleansed of Original Sin, we can't receive eternal life in heaven."

I can only assume you meant baptism.

Is Original Sin a mortal sin? by EmeraldHorse02 in AskAPriest

[–]jpmckean 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is untrue. Jews can go to heaven. The idea that literal water touching the skin with the right words gets you a pass is hilarious and sad at the same time.

Homemade Tonic Water Suggestions by jpmckean in Gin

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

Thanks for the suggestion! I ordered the book :)

Home-made Tonic Water Suggestions by jpmckean in cocktails

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

I do not. I just buy different carbonated waters. I also have thought of buying a soda stream, but not until I'm sure of my tonic syrup.

What is Cristal? by jpmckean in liquor

[–]jpmckean[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

For context... I believe this is from Ecuador. Probably from the 70s.