Perhaps you should go back in time and tell that to Constantine and the fledgling Roman Catholic Church? I have no say in the matter so your statement is misdirected.
That aside, obviously that's true today.
However, in the past this was not true. Read History of the Catholic Church. Start with one of the most known if you like: The Inquisition. After, you can branch out into the not-so-violent interludes on how Parishes and Bishops compelled non-believers to convert or lose lands, title, and wealth, effectively "mandating" Christianity "or else".
Consider this a homework assignment to reveal truths, in light of your statement.
I’ve read Foxe’s Book of Martyrs and the inquisition. Christ knows the true Church, His Bride, and every name written in the Lamb’s Book of Life. There is always the true and counterfeit growing side by side like the parable of the wheat and tares.
No one can mandate Christianity. Each soul is convicted by the Holy Spirit and converts.
Perhaps you should go back in time and tell that to Constantine and the fledgling Roman Catholic Church? I have no say in the matter so your statement is misdirected.
That aside, obviously that's true today.
However, in the past this was not true. Read History of the Catholic Church. Start with one of the most known if you like: The Inquisition. After, you can branch out into the not-so-violent interludes on how Parishes and Bishops compelled non-believers to convert or lose lands, title, and wealth, effectively "mandating" Christianity "or else".
Consider this a homework assignment to reveal truths, in light of your statement.
I’ve read Foxe’s Book of Martyrs and the inquisition. Christ knows the true Church, His Bride, and every name written in the Lamb’s Book of Life. There is always the true and counterfeit growing side by side like the parable of the wheat and tares.
Agree. So why wag the finger at me for stating historical fact?
Err, did I wag a finger at you? Did I give you a homework paper assignment? Come on man!
Many things are done by man in the name of God. That doesn’t change how someone enters His kingdom, past, present or future.