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 5/2/08 10:58 AM |
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...Christ didn't appoint Peter Pontifex Maximus...early Church Fathers spoke of the Pontifex Maximus in such derogatory, paganistic ways. Because the Pontifex Maximus was the head of the Roman pagan religion...As any student of Roman history knows, the Pontifex Maximus was an imperial office, usually held by the Emperor himself, which made one the "chief priest" of the Roman "state cult."... Yet, when Constantine the Great became the first Christian Roman Emperor, the "state cult" changed to Christianity...the first Christian emperors all still retained the title of Pontifex Maximus (a traditional title for Emperors) which, under imperial law (though not Church law), actually made them the "Head of the Church" ! It was by this authority, for example, that Constantine called the Council of Nicaea (325 AD) to settle the Arian controversy. Indeed, it was the pious, Emperor Gratian (c. 360 AD) that the Pope was given the title Pontifex Maximus. Feeling that it was not right for he himself to carry that title, the pious young Emperor bestowed it upon Pope Damasus I, who became the first Pope in history to hold the title "Pontifex Maximus."
[by M Bonocore] [http://www.bringyou.to/apologetics/a104.htm[/URL] |
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| 5/1/08 11:05 AM |
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If I let you "help" me to understand what I believe, I will soon think up is down and backwards is forward. Don't "help" me help yourself. Muslim's believe in only one God, the God that created all things. They can choose to call him Fred if they wish. Christians also believe in one God, who created all things. American Indians worship the "Great Spirit". Call him what you like, it doesn't change who he is or what he did, does, or will do. Catholics are Christians and have been since Christ's time. We teach three divine persons in one God, one of which is the Christ. Moslims refer to all Christians as 'polytheists' because of this. The fact that Jews, Moslims and many Protestants have an incomplete or erronous view of who God is, is not the fault of the RCC. But, we will be glad to help you all finally see the light."The POPE's Catechism states that YOU adore the Muslim god along with the muslims". You're not a fan of logic are you Rev Slattery or did you study at the Joseph Goebbels school of Divinity? |
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| 5/1/08 1:00 AM |
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The problem with attacking my Church is that it is an attack me as well, as I am a part of that Church, but also it is tantamount to attacking my mother, which in a spirtual sense she is as well as the Bride of Christ. But, attacking the RCC is also attacking the Lord who established her during his life time and of which he is the supreme Head. While I may obey the Pope, I follow Jesus. Following Jesus is what makes a person a Christian. I am pleased to be a Catholic and I accept the insult of 'Papist' as a badge of honor, but that does not give you the right to use it. As is usually the case, you twist the meaning of the statement on Muslims as you twist the meaning of the Bible and condemn those who truly understand its meaning. No where does the RCC say that it worships 'Allah', this is an outrageous lie. The RCC says that the Moslims, like the Jews, worship the one God, the Creator, the God of Abraham. Like the Jews and Protestants, the Muslims have some incomplete notions that make their understanding of God incomplete. Regardless of this, Jews, Christians and Moslems worship the same God, for there is only one God...there is no other. Your comments about Catholics being Moslems, if not some gastly joke, shows your inability to deal reasonably with truth. |
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| 4/30/08 10:02 PM |
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Kenny: While "God is always right, 100% of the time", let me be the first to point out the obvious...the Rev Slattery...never was...is not now...nor ever shall be God. As a human being, which may be a black mark on human beings in general, the Rev is very capable of being foolish...as many of his past words have shown.Rev MS: I don't need you to shop around till you find a definition that suits you in order to have the concept of 'bigot' explained to me. The Lord is the source of my joy, not your lame attempts to hide behind 19th century English. There is a difference between the words Caucasian and Honkie, Jew and Heb, Italian and 'WOP'. There is a difference between Roman Catholic Christian and Papist. A follower of Christ will not use words that are calculated to hurt or degrade a 'Child of God'. Therefore, where in your incomplete bible, which was given to you by early Orthodox Christians in its entirity, early Christians that your religious 'klan' fails to even faintly resemble in theology, mercy and meekness, I say...where do you find Christ's teaching that your enemies are to be excoriated and hated rather than prayed for? Rev Slattery...I hope that you have a license to sell snake oil! |
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