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Does the Catholic Church view Israel as God's "clock" or whatever, like many fundamentalists seem to? Or are they indifferent to Israel, and if so, why?

I'm not yet Catholic (will be Baptized at Easter), but I've been wondering what the Catholic Church's view/attitude is towards Israel.

Thanks.

How the catholic church views Israel is immaterial...how God views Israel is all that matters and His view is that they rejected Him and killed His Son, therefore Gentiles have now been offered salvation. The Israelites lost their chosen status when they rejected the Messiah. They are definitely not God's clock, He doesn't have one and is not limited by time.

2009-03-16 01:30:07 by Atheists = Psycho's

Malayalam Qurbana. Syro Malankara Catholic Church. View The Sunday Mass.

Do our parents , church views about sexuality and morality important?

They give me advice. However, I am the person who decide to take the advice or not. They can't manipulate me, sorry

2008-01-28 22:36:30 by tabeths

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A. Heresy of the Stoics

B. Heresy of Nestorians

C. Heresy of the Donatists

Heresy of the Stoics.

For 2,000 years, the Catholic Church has taught that there are degrees of sin (venial and mortal).

2008-09-18 15:41:35 by robert

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Specifically, the Armenian Orthodox Church. How do they view homosexuality and gay marriage?
Gary, Is that the Armenia orthodox or are you giving catholicism in general?

Here's God's opinion:

" Do not be deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor male prostitutes, NOR HOMOSEXUALS.....shall inherit the kingdom of God" ...... And such were some of you; but you were washed, but you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God". (I Corin. 6:9-11)

You can be set free from this demonic sin through the power of Jesus Christ. Many homosexuals have been completely set free to live a holy life through the power of Jesus Christ.

2006-12-09 07:39:23 by katechaos34

I may be wrong, and I don't mean to offend anyone.

I have the impression that the Roman Catholic church discourages converts. Perhaps I'm wrong.

I was interested in becoming Catholic, but I have the impression that I'm not welcome in the faith because I wasn't raised Catholic. I'm having second thoughts, because I don't to belong to a religious faith where I'm not welcome.

Why are converts not welcome in the Roman Catholic church? What really doesn't make sense... is that I understand that they believe that only Catholics will have salvation. It doesn't make sense that they would discourage people from converting.

I have the impression that the RCC doesn't like outsiders, but yet they believe only Catholics will have salvation. Why is this?

I'm sorry if I offended anyone, and I don't mean to. I'm just searching for answers.

I want to belong to a faith where I'm WANTED.

I'm not sure why you have that impression because it doesn't square with my experience as a convert or that of other converts I know. I was welcomed into the Church and made to feel at home, long before I was confirmed in the Faith. People answered my questions and helped me learn what I needed to know to participate fully in the Mass and the sacraments.

If you are picking up uncomfortable vibes, would it be possible to take RCIA classes at another church in your area? Sometimes a priest has a mannerism that puts off other people, but another priest will be very understanding and helpful. Maybe it's just as simple as switching churches and finding the congregation and priest that is in tune with your personality.

As a convert myself, I'd love to welcome you into the Church and do anything I can to help you as you study the Catholic Faith. I have a lot of reference material that I can access to answer questions you might have, or if I don't have the answer, I'll try to find someone who does.

God bless you on your spiritual journey!

2009-05-27 19:56:05 by Sara the Slytherin