THE figures released by the Royal Commission into Institutionalised Responses to Child Sexual Abuse are shocking, there's no other way to describe them.
Truly horrific.

While the likes of Cardinal George Pell hide in the warm embrace of the Church, victims continue to fight for recognition and recompense.

And for mine, the most bitter of all pills is that we, the taxpayer, will be the ones that pay for the compensation for victims.

In November last year the Federal Government announced its compensation scheme for victims, who will be able to access up to $150,000 each, although there is some discussion about that figure possibly rising to $200,000.
The Sydney Morning Herald, in March last year, estimated the Catholic Church's tax exemptions at somewhere in the order of $16 billion annually in Australia.

And now we're told the Federal Government will take the lead on stumping up nearly $800 million over a
a decade as compensation for the atrocities of the Church.

I'm sorry, but this is not okay. The Catholic Church should pay every cent of the compensation.

"If you read through the posts, you will clearly see that I am a futurist."

and . .

"Anyway most posters on this forum hold to the "sad" position that you said I hold."

That is truly sad . . no it is tragic . . inasmuch as the Futurist view originates with the Jesuits!

Again, quoting Shaun Willcock, Gospel Minister & faithful Servant of the Lord:

" Protestants today have swallowed this Popish, Jesuit trapping of Futurism, hook, line, and sinker: a prophetic interpretation that was designed by the Jesuits of Rome to deflect the Protestant world away from the Historicist interpretation of Bible prophecy!"

Citation: 1) Trappings of Popery (Part Nine): Praeterism and Futurism

I stand with the Reformers / the Protestants in holding to the Historicist view of end times prophecy,

while you sadly, hold to the Futurist view, which originates with the RC "church", most notably the Jesuits.

Shaun Willcock, Gospel Minister & faithful Servant of the Lord of Bible-Based Ministries, has written an article I would commend for your reading in this context entitled:

Trappings of Popery (Part Nine): Praeterism and Futurism

Quoting now from his article:
  "The Futurist system.  According to the advocates of this system, the prophecies of Revelation, etc., are still to be fulfilled at some unknown point in the future, and all within the space of a very short time, consisting of just a few years.
  The most popularised, and probably the most popular, system of prophetic interpretation today is the Futurist system.  But this was not always so.  For centuries, the vast majority of Protestants were committed to the Historicist system.  
  So what happened to bring about this huge shift?  In a word: Jesuitism!" 

"Whatever church one is on the membership roll of and attends is the religion they are. And thus I will never be a Protestant because I will never be put on the membership roll of that Evangelical Protestant Church. I will only be Catholic since I will remain on the membership roll of a Catholic Church. In fact I will only attend an Evangelical Protestant Church as long as I am residing in my current town. But when I move to Eastern Colorado and get a farm and find a Catholic woman to marry I will cease attending an Evangelical Protestant Church and just attend the Catholic Church and raise the children Catholic. But when they get to the age of reason then they will be shown a 4 VHS video set of Billy Graham Crusades so they learn the Evangelical Protestant doctrine of salvation."

Frank wrote:
If anyone wants to find out what these historicists (Mr. and Mrs. JA) believe and why they believe it, they can go to Kingdom Treasure ministries aka, Truth in History Ministries and get the full picture.

Neither Ralph or myself subscribe to or commend the "ministry" you have cited, namely . .

"Kingdom Treasure ministries aka, Truth in History Ministries"
We never heard of it!

You might wish to correct your post and/or clarify it.

You don't speak for me or my husband.

ladybug wrote:
"To all those who left the RCC, I rejoice that you did so and I pray more will!" - which is the goal for any who may read what's posted here......
I remember being reprimanded by a 'sister' in Christ for exposing homosexuality on my blog. It seemed to annoy her that I spoke out continually on this sin. That baffled me as well....

That has been my experience as well.

As is the case in Roman Catholicism, many so-called "Protestant denominations" have "ordained" openly "gay" . . sodomites to the ministry.

That goes a long way in explaining why they would not dare raise a voice of denunciation against papal Rome for so doing, despite the fact that
according to their own experts . .
in the solemn matter of RC clergy abuse,

"80% of the abuse was of a homosexual nature."

Like the RC "church" they are doctrinally unsound and morally bankrupt.
The fact that God calls this sin an "abomination" is of no interest to them because they have no respect unto His Word, and flagrantly oppose it.

They are but few Elijah's in our day who are willing to stand for the TRUTH.

"Rev. 18:4: “Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues."

I find it reprehensible. It is an indicator of just how dark the times are that we are living in.
These papal sympathizers pour contempt on the Reformers.

Popery is the height of blasphemy and a stench in the nostrils of God.

"But to be the Vicar of Christ, to claim to exercise his prerogatives on earth, does involve a claim to his attributes, and therefore our opposition to Popery is opposition to a man claiming to be God."
Charles Hodge – American Theologian - Born Dec. 27, 1797 – Died: June 19, 1878

Popery is the very epitome of
"spiritual wickedness in high places" Eph. 6:12

ladybug,
In these dark days of false ecumenism w/papal Rome,

"Let us go forth therefore unto him without the camp, bearing his reproach."
- Hebrews 13:13

and gather with those whom the Lord calls "true worshippers" of God . .

who worship him in "spirit and truth."
- John 4:23
however small that company may be.

ladybug wrote:
Sister JA,
It's good to hear from you - I am baffled that exposing the evils of the RCC and the agenda to push this dead religion by 'stever' would be turned back on the elect! May we not be deterred by those who haven't a desire to speak out against this evil religion.
Spurgeon's sermon 'war!war!war!' is most excellent,
Blessings to you dear sister, and to sister MS! May we stand fast and fight the good fight!

Both timely reads!

ladybug wrote:
Of course 'johnuk' would chime in, he has a history of attacking ms and myself. He has used the harshest of accusations, and never did repent. So, I am not surprised he would agree with those who have no desire to expose dead religions and those who come here to push them.
As sister MS stated, if you grow tired of hearing about the evils of the RCC and the push for ecumenism, don't read my comments. Trying to silence those who do speak out won't work.
Exposing error with truth may very well 'divide'- so be it. I'd rather stand against dead religions than rant about vaccines and agenda 21's or defend false teachers like the Grahams.

No doubt John UK thinks John Dowling was not doing the Lord's Work or serving him,
but “inventing a way to serve him”

when he produced this meticulously researched and labor intensive work:

'History of Romanism'

that exposes the evils of POPERY

for which he received the commendations of his ministerial colleagues,
and more importantly, the commendation of God for his laborious work.

God is always glorified when the truth is set over and against that which is a LIE.

An indicator of how dark the times are we are living in . .

Apostates . . "blind leaders of the blind"

Article: From Antichrist to Brother in Christ: How Protestant Pastors View the Pope / Source: Trinity Foundation

Here are some of the results of their survey:

More than half of evangelical pastors say Pope Francis is their brother in Christ.

More than one-third say they value the pope’s view on theology, and 3 in 10 say he has improved their view of the Catholic Church.

Nearly 4 in 10 say the pope, known for his humility and concern for the poor, has had a positive impact on their opinions of the Catholic Church. Almost two-thirds view Pope Francis as a genuine Christian and “brother in Christ.”

When asked: “Can a Catholic be a born-again Christian?” Ninety percent of Protestant pastors surveyed responded “Yes,” five percent “No,” and five percent “Not Sure.”

“Those are among the findings of a new study of 1,000 Protestant senior pastors, released this week from Nashville-based LifeWay Research.”

“Overall, the survey found that many Protestant pastors have taken a liking to Pope Francis.”[1]

Historically, Protestants have viewed the Pope as Antichrist.

In the context of holiness . .

I'm sure Jesus is opposed to a man being called “His Holiness”, as is the pope of Rome by her devotees and those who have joined themselves to her in an unscriptural union.
Yet you would have Christians be silent in the face of such blasphemy! “Can two walk together except they be agreed?” Amos 3:3

In his timely article, Antichrist Unveiled, former RC priest Richard Bennett sets forth the testimony the Reformers gave regarding the pope of Rome.

“None, but God, could have delineated beforehand the “mystery of iniquity,” which is clearly the Office of the Papacy of the Roman Catholic Church. Man could never have anticipated all this; only God foretells it.

That a power claiming to act for God, to be “as God,” in the midst of the Christian Church, flouting His truth and mocking His own Holiness,
defies imagination."

"Every Reformer, without exception, spoke of the papacy as Antichrist" -R. Allen Anderson, Unfolding the Revelation

1) No Harmony Between Biblical Christians and Catholics!
Is True Dialogue Possible?
- continued

Since Vatican II, the Roman church has been on the ecumenical bandwagon. As the new millennium approaches, Rome's interest in gathering all professing Christians to her bosom seems to be intensifying. Is this a realistic goal? Will Christians have to turn aside from foundational doctrines of the faith in order to embrace Roman theology? Is the Roman church willing to honestly look at her dogma and doctrine and, where necessary, bring them into line with the clear teaching of Scripture?

Any sweetheart ecumenical arrangement between Christians and the Roman church will be hopelessly one-sided. The Roman Catholic church has no intention of modifying her dogma, doctrine or practice one iota, so the Chrstian interested in joining the Roman circus will be expected to abandon all his beliefs which are not in line with what the RCC holds as truth. Ecumenism? No way! We are talking about subjugation to an earthly cult.

Should believers give ear to the arguments of the Roman apologists and proselyters? Should we give them opportunities to air their heretical teachings in a Christian channel? Again, I do believe the Bible gives clear guidance:
Galatians 1:6-9, "I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed."

How can a true Christian hold their peace while Catholic apologists are proclaiming salvation through their sacraments rather than salvation in the finished work of the Lord Jesus Christ?
The RC “church” affirms that grace is communicated through her sacraments, rather than through Christ, who is “full of grace and truth.” . . “and of his fullness have we all received grace for grace.”

What Christian worth their salt wouldn't be opposed to the man-centered gospel of Rome, and that which glories in the flesh, rather than glorying in Christ.

Galatians 6:14
“But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.”

As if the RC “church” didn't have a big enough bully pulpit to propagate their false gospel, you want to increase their sphere of influence at this forum, while silencing their detractors.

Lurker . . I take exception to your insinuating remarks.

AND what's more . . I have serious questions regarding your motivation behind them.

Why would you encourage and promote dialogue with RC apologists/ecumenists, who are the enemies of the gospel of Christ?

We are called to bear witness to the truth, not dialogue, the very means RC apologists are presently employing to draw multitudes of professing Christians into the papal fold.

What possible motivation would you have to silence me for exposing that which is ungodly and unscriptural?

Unless you are a papal ecumenist, I cannot for the life of me understand why you would NOT want that which is unarguably a man-centered gospel, namely Jesuitical “liberation theology” . . exposed?

Ask yourself . . . is that

God-glorifying?

Perhaps you need to search your own heart in this matter.

In summation, the RC “church” proclaims “another gospel” which is “no gospel at all”
Gal. 1:6-9

a gospel of their own making and one that leaves man “dead in trespasses and sins.”
Eph. 2:1

For Christ came to set the prisoner free . . to set at liberty the captives
Is. 61:1-2; Luke 4:18-19

Christ came to set sinners free from their servitude to sin !
John 8:34

“If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.”
John 8:36

Christ came to save us from our sins .

“. . . and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.”
Matt. 1: 21

There is not a poorer and more impoverished man than he who is without Christ !

For your edification . .
FALLACIES OF LIBERATION THEOLOGY

http://ejournalofpoliticalscience.org/libtheol5.html