Pope: Other Denominations Not True Churches

[Hasbeen]

Pope Benedict XVI has reasserted the universal primacy of the Roman Catholic Church, approving a document released Tuesday that says Orthadox churches are defective and that other Christian denominations were not true churches. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19692094/

 

I have seen some people from various Protestant denominations taken to task here for suggesting that their form of religion is a straighter path to salvation and I'm interested in what those who were offended think of this proclamation.

 

By the way, this does not offend me. Obviously if I were all that concerned about what the Pope thinks of my version of religion I would consider changing over to his. Let's try to keep this civil and informative. I only bring it up because I'm interested to see how many agree with him.

[Fastbreak]

I don't think this will go over too well with Baptists... :lol:

[Hasbeen]

I don't think this will go over too well with Baptists... :lol:

 

I'm not sure how the SBC will react, but for the rest of us, given as much heat and accusations of intolerance as we have endured for our positions, I think it would behoove us to set the right example by taking it with a grain of salt.

[HHSDad]

Heck, the Baptists have been saying the same thing for years.

 

I really think that Pope Benedict is not going to be good for the Church. Its obvious that he wants to tear at the very fabric of Pope John XXIII's Vatican II and take the Church back into the dark ages. I fear that he will quickly undo the works of great Catholics like Pope John Paul II, Mother Theresa, and others who have sought to advance the cause of Christ.

[Watusi]

I do agree with him in that Christ did establish only one church, one kingdom, one body. And it is through Him and contact with His blood that we can enter into that body.

 

So that anyone who hears and believes the Word, repents of his sins, confesses Jesus as the son of God and is baptised in His name for the remission of their sins is added to the church by God.

 

I don't care where you attend services, if you have done those things and remain faithful, you will be a member of the Kindom of Heaven, the Church that Christ established.

[titletownclown]

Pope Benedict XVI has reasserted the universal primacy of the Roman Catholic Church, approving a document released Tuesday that says Orthadox churches are defective and that other Christian denominations were not true churches. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19692094/

 

 

 

 

Matthew 7:1

"Do not judge others. Then you will not be judged."

 

Pope Benny needs to address the problems within his own church instead of pointing fingers at others.

[rockmom]

Heck, the Baptists have been saying the same thing for years.

 

I really think that Pope Benedict is not going to be good for the Church. Its obvious that he wants to tear at the very fabric of Pope John XXIII's Vatican II and take the Church back into the dark ages. I fear that he will quickly undo the works of great Catholics like Pope John Paul II, Mother Theresa, and others who have sought to advance the cause of Christ.

 

With all due respect, I believe that while Pope Benedict may be on track to re-establish, or reinforce the traditional, core teachings of the church, I don't see that as a negative.

 

Pope John Paul and Mother Teresa did not abandon those teachings and beliefs. They simply focused more on the humanatarian side of the Catholic religion than the doctrine. IMO, the Church really does need a return, or refreser, on the basic tenets of our Faith.

[Fastbreak]

In a remarkable turn of events, I sincerely agree 100% with Rockmom's assessment of the Pope.

 

That's not to say that I agree with the Pope or the Catholic Church per se, but I think her evaluation is spot on.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How's that grab you? :lol:

[Hasbeen]

With all due respect, I believe that while Pope Benedict may be on track to re-establish, or reinforce the traditional, core teachings of the church, I don't see that as a negative.

 

 

I agree. I actually have more respect for the Pope than ever. Whether I agree with him or not, I repect him for standing up for what he believes. I believe one's salvation is far too important to be concerned about being PC.

[rockmom]

In a remarkable turn of events, I sincerely agree 100% with Rockmom's assessment of the Pope.

 

That's not to say that I agree with the Pope or the Catholic Church per se, but I think her evaluation is spot on.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How's that grab you? :lol:

 

 

I'm stunned.......:eek:

[spindoc]

I do agree with him in that Christ did establish only one church, one kingdom, one body. And it is through Him and contact with His blood that we can enter into that body.

 

So that anyone who hears and believes the Word, repents of his sins, confesses Jesus as the son of God and is baptised in His name for the remission of their sins is added to the church by God.

 

I don't care where you attend services, if you have done those things and remain faithful, you will be a member of the Kindom of Heaven, the Church that Christ established.

Couldn't have said it better, and as I read in the first 3 chapters last night in Galatians, any other "gospel" than the one Watusi just outlined is wrong plain and simple.

[titletownclown]

Quote from Pope Benedict:

 

“Christ ‘established here on earth’ only one church,”

 

 

Per Bible:

 

Acts 15:41

He went through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches.

 

 

Acts 16:5

So the churches were strengthened in the faith and grew daily in numbers.

 

 

Romans 16:4

They risked their lives for me. Not only I but all the churches of the Gentiles are grateful to them.

 

 

Romans 16:16

Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ send greetings.

 

 

1 Corinthians 7:17

Nevertheless, each one should retain the place in life that the Lord assigned to him and to which God has called him. This is the rule I lay down in all the churches.

 

1 Corinthians 11:16

If anyone wants to be contentious about this, we have no other practice—nor do the churches of God.

 

 

1 Corinthians 14:34

women should remain silent in the churches. They are not allowed to speak, but must be in submission, as the Law says.

 

 

1 Corinthians 16:1

Now about the collection for God's people: Do what I told the Galatian churches to do.

 

2 Corinthians 8:18

And we are sending along with him the brother who is praised by all the churches for his service to the gospel.

 

2 Corinthians 8:23

As for Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker among you; as for our brothers, they are representatives of the churches and an honor to Christ.

 

 

2 Corinthians 8:24

Therefore show these men the proof of your love and the reason for our pride in you, so that the churches can see it.

 

Galatians 1:2

and all the brothers with me, To the churches in Galatia:

 

2 Thessalonians 1:4

Therefore, among God's churches we boast about your perseverance and faith in all the persecutions and trials you are enduring.

 

Revelation 1:20

The mystery of the seven stars that you saw in my right hand and of the seven golden lampstands is this: The seven stars are the angels [ Or messengers] of the seven churches, and the seven lampstands are the seven churches.

 

 

Revelation 2:7

He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes, I will give the right to eat from the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God.

 

Source: http://www.bible.com

[98NCCalum]

Matthew 7:1

"Do not judge others. Then you will not be judged."

 

Pope Benny needs to address the problems within his own church instead of pointing fingers at others.

:ylsuper:

[HHSDad]

IMO, the Church really does need a return, or refreser, on the basic tenets of our Faith.

Does that include Latin masses?

[cvillecat]

I do agree with him in that Christ did establish only one church, one kingdom, one body. And it is through Him and contact with His blood that we can enter into that body.

 

So that anyone who hears and believes the Word, repents of his sins, confesses Jesus as the son of God and is baptised in His name for the remission of their sins is added to the church by God.

 

I don't care where you attend services, if you have done those things and remain faithful, you will be a member of the Kindom of Heaven, the Church that Christ established.

:thumb::thumb: Excellent!!