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I actually agree with you--that the people are the church--not the institution. That said, what the "people" believe in Catholicism is often different than what the institution teaches. I absolutely agree with you on the good that the Catholics have done on many social issues. I also know a number of priests and sisters who support gay marriage and a larger role for women in the church. Note that I said "conservative" catholics, and not the entire church. The scripture you're quoting also speaks to all people of faith, and not just institutions. Institutions are created by people, and lots of times they get it wrong.
I've studied this quote in english, Latin and Ancient Greek. Jesus built a Church and named Peter the head of said Church for when Jesus was no longer physically with the apostles. Jesus actually created a human institution to carry on his work. But this is for another thread...
Who is judging? This is from the Gospel of Mark. Is the word of God now offensive. Is it now considered judging?
Ed, I have been reading the bible all night and I haven't come across any page that mentioned homosexual act as being a sin, could you help me out and tell me which page it is on?
I've studied this quote in english, Latin and Ancient Greek. Jesus built a Church and named Peter the head of said Church for when Jesus was no longer physically with the apostles. Jesus actually created a human institution to carry on his work. But this is for another thread...
And the fact that you interpret it that way is one reason that you're a Catholic. Others don't. The great part is that we're all entitled to our own beliefs.
why would someone spend so much time and effort on a topic that they find immoral and disgusting?
If someone is obsessed with an issue then they have unresolved issues
Things that make you go hmmmmmmmm?
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