Is it really so bad for a non Catholic to receive communion?

[Miss Hepburn]

Originally Posted by omega2xx

It is not up to the pastors or the priest to determine who is qualified. It is up to the person.

I agree...but I do understand where this came from...the Elders of the Church, centuries ago, thought the people were uneducated peasants.
I would like to believe they 'thought' they were doing the right thing....but, you know
how far that can go...aka, the Inquisition, the Crusades, etc.

[janelle144]

Originally Posted by omega2xx

The problem with ecumenism is that the RCC is not willing to give up any of its doctrines. The Protestants must give up all of heir doctrines and accept the non-Biblical doctrines of Catholicism. While some denominations may be willing to do that, conservatie denominations never will.

Of course not when those doctrines come from Christ. No one can rewrite Christ's words.

All doctrines of the Catholic church is biblical.

I know of one protestant church that had a vote on "Is Christ truly the son of God" and they voted no. Broke the hearts of the older members who had to leave the church they attended most of their lives. We know we are in trouble when we start voting on what is true and not true in the bible.

[janelle144]

Originally Posted by omega2xx

That was not given to the church, it was given to the original apostles and IMO, God also gave them special insights as to what was sin and the ability to determine if the person's confession was sincere.

A confession that is done from duty or religious rules may not be sincere and would be of no value in being forgiven.

Given to the apostles AND TO THEIR SUCCESSORS. If not, then Christianity would have only lasted as long as the original apostles were alive.

A confession is sincere when the person is sincere when they confess. If not, then the confession is null and void. The person has to sincerely want to be forgiven for their sins. God knows men's hearts.