A good offense towards the truth of Catholicism is the fact that it has changed over time. Speaking the rosary, going to mass, none of these things are what Jesus spoke of when he was here on earth. The message of Jesus Christ is simple: Love. If you love your fellow man like God loved you and you love God with all your heart, mind, body and you follow his teachings as a result of this love your life will be successful and you will go far.
The Catholic church is fine by me until it goes into Mary being the "co-redemptress of the human race" saying that Jesus was not the savior of man, which the Bible in no uncertain terms says that he is. It bothers me when the Catholic church oversteps its boundaries and preaches on matters not directly spoke of in the bible such as Contraception. I think contraception is probably bad because it prevents people from having children, but I also think that because the Bible doesn't clearly say not to use it that you can't tell people it's God's will.
The pope, in my opinion, has no place in the Christian faith as there is no moderator or high priest between Jesus Christ and myself. I don't need a pope. I don't need a preacher or a priest. The lord is the one who keeps me and he is the only one who has authority over my and my life.
I don't mind catholicism, but don't forget that God will not be mocked by anyone who adds or subtracts from his word. Be weary of what you are told and be certain that it is biblical, MSP. Many falsehoods are bundled along with the truth, such as:
- If you die with unconfessed sins, ::Dolphin Noise:: is your ultimate destination
- Praying "Hail Mary, Mother of Grace" will not atone for sins.
- If you skip mass, nothing will happen to you.
I'm just saying be very careful. I don't want you to be tricked.
