The bad side of Christianity

Originally posted by hugoestr Originally posted by pekau Originally posted by Kapikulu In Christianity, at least in the Roman Catholic one, how come the Pope, who is selected by a bunch of cardinals, may have rights to forgive, excommunicate etc. people in the name of God. What is the basepoint of this? Thanks, This absurdity happens when men prioritize tradition like Pharisees did over the teaching of God. As I already pointed out, Catholicism is perverted version of Christianity that should not be considered part of Christianity. What is up with your anti-Catholicism? It is disturbing. Catholicism is Christian in its doctrine. But let me hear more about this. What about other western denomination that are very close to the Catholic Church in its doctrines and rights. Are Lutherans Christians? How about Anglicans?

Edited by Justinian - 01-Nov-2007 at 06:44

A bad choice of words on my part, thank you for correcting me.  I edited the post to say veneration.  Lutherans don't venerate the saints at all and catholics do, hope that clears up everything.

Edited by Justinian - 01-Nov-2007 at 06:45

Originally posted by Justinian Originally posted by hugoestr Originally posted by pekau Originally posted by Kapikulu In Christianity, at least in the Roman Catholic one, how come the Pope, who is selected by a bunch of cardinals, may have rights to forgive, excommunicate etc. people in the name of God. What is the basepoint of this? Thanks, This absurdity happens when men prioritize tradition like Pharisees did over the teaching of God. As I already pointed out, Catholicism is perverted version of Christianity that should not be considered part of Christianity. What is up with your anti-Catholicism? It is disturbing. Catholicism is Christian in its doctrine. But let me hear more about this. What about other western denomination that are very close to the Catholic Church in its doctrines and rights. Are Lutherans Christians? How about Anglicans? My god I've finally done it, I've entered the realm of The Bad Side of Christianity Thread...   Allow me to bring a lutherans' perspective.  The reason for the anti-catholic feelings is because of the perceived hypocrisy of catholicism.  The idea of the pope, the catholic faiths' hierarchy, all the gold and pomp of catholic churches, the defining of doctrine, the worship of mary, veneration of saints, etc.  Those are some of the reasons for a less than positive view of catholicism-- because lutheran's have the opposite ideas on all those aspects.

Originally posted by hugoestr Justinian, Besides some doctrines, Catholicism and Lutheranism are remarkably similar. Even the criticism about pomp and saint veneration exists within the Roman Catholics. I must add that many of these criticisms are right on the money as well, and I say that as a Roman Catholic. My question to Pekau is that if he considers Lutherans and Anglicans, whose core doctrines are very close to Catholicism Christian or not

Aww! the late Tammy Baker with all her make up. I saw a T-shirt with a mass of pink on it and it said, " I ran into Tammy Baker."
Benny Hinn what a fake and phony. He has created his own theology and empire.
Pat Robertson- I may not want him as presidents but some of his values, when it deals with marriage and family, I agree with. His theology is strange as well and from what I hear he believes that Christians must take control of government before the return of Christ. Can any one spell theocracy?

Originally posted by Seko Being that we all have to make this world as good as a place as we can, more power to God fearing people and anyone else for that matter who gives a hoot. � � � However, for now I do have one bone to pick. Make that three. � � <FONT face=Arial size=3>The bad side of Christianity: <FONT face=Arial size=3>� � � � � � �

Originally posted by Killabee I am agnostic so I have no preference in terms of religion. � But one thing I hate about Christianity the most�is their Christian missionary(mostly Protestant and the Mormon). They will keep knocking on your door and luring people in�the street and threatening you if You don't believe in Jesus you will burn in the Hell...etc�.Although you already said"No" hundred times. � � The other thing is hypocrisy. Many of their famous preachers openly voice against commiting�homosexuality and adultery in the public. In private, many of them are� acutallly gayor Adulterer themselves. � � � �

I agree and cannot stand it either but as far as preachers commiting acts of homosexuality, that represents only a few and has been condemed by most Chritians.
Frankly, I thought the athiest at my former college were much more in your face than any Christian or Mormon I have ever met and there are some communist groups in the USA who would forcefully take away one's right to worship God if they could such as in Russia, China, Vietnam.
I am glad that people can express themselves but they should know when to back off so I agree with you on that point.