Love Mother Miriam. She's a jewish Catholic nun, btw. And for some of the comments here, I have to say that Catholic bashing does nothing but make the devil laugh and get what he wants...which is having Christianity (the body of Christ) divided. Let's focus on what unites us, not what divides us. Of course there are differences in beliefs. But they are minor in comparison to the big picture. We are God's children. We must stand united to defeat the common enemy. Amen?
The thing is, from the Catholic perspective they aren't minor differences.
They matter significantly and if you don't agree on certain doctrines you are at risk for Hell.
To assert that these are minor differences is to presuppose a Protestant theology.
On the other hand, Christ tells us not to squabble over opinions, and that if someone is not against us, they are with us.
Then again, if I think Christ instituted the office of Pope, and you are against the Pope, and I additionally believe "us" to refer to Catholicism which I see as the fullness of the faith, are you really not against us?
In the end, and like you say, if people aren't militant about it, I'm happy to simply have faith that God will lead all of us who believe in Him to what is right.
Love Mother Miriam. She's a jewish Catholic nun, btw. And for some of the comments here, I have to say that Catholic bashing does nothing but make the devil laugh and get what he wants...which is having Christianity (the body of Christ) divided. Let's focus on what unites us, not what divides us. Of course there are differences in beliefs. But they are minor in comparison to the big picture. We are God's children. We must stand united to defeat the common enemy. Amen?
The thing is, from the Catholic perspective they aren't minor differences.
They matter significantly and if you don't agree on certain doctrines you are at risk for Hell.
To assert that these are minor differences is to presuppose a Protestant theology.
On the other hand, Christ tells us not to squabble over opinions, and that if someone is not against us, they are with us.
Then again, if I think Christ instituted the office of Pope, and you are against the Pope, and I additionally believe "us" to refer to Catholicism which I see as the fullness of the faith, are you really not against us?
In the end, and like you say, if people aren't militant about it, I'm happy to simply have faith that God will lead all of us who believe in Him to what is right.
So, Amen indeed.
If you love Jesus or not that’s all I need to know. The rest will be worked out in time
Amen! Very true!!!
I follow Mother Miriam and Love her!
Amen