Seeking jesus? On the off chance god exists and wants to send me to hell? (Page 2) chronology: The New Testament has many references to Hell. Purgatory is a Roman Catholic idea. They believe in a place called purgatory. But the Catholic church does not accept the Bible as the final word on matters of faith. They believe that their church can still give them advice about God. That is their belief. Personally am not a Catholic so I don't follow Catholic teaching but would never argue with either you or Catholics. chronology: The person you need to speak to is Blackie. Blackie knows a lot about the subject and he lives in the United States a country which allows freedom of speech. Outside the U.S. we have to be pretty careful what we say. I was reading last night about a Guy fined for insulting a woman about her religion. I have no desire to wind up with a 30.000 dollars fine like he did. So blackie or someone else in the U.S. can explain these things to you. Better still why not visit some churches in the U.S. and enjoy some of that Southern Hospitality and let them explain their faith to you? Even if you don't agree there is always the tasty Southern Fried chicken to enjoy. The Americans will never throw you in prison for anything you say during a debate. chronology: I don't think so. You will most likely hear some knowledgeable folks explain the Bible to you in a relaxed and friendly Church. The U.S. has just about every religion known. So if you check on line before flying over there you can find practically anything. But like I say to anyone planning such a visit, remember folks in the Southern U.S. tend to be very well mannered and polite. They are often taken aback by folks who use foul language especially in front of ladies or girls. People think America is like what they see in the movies. Folks in the South are often well bred and well mannered, they find crude behaviour unbecoming in a Church setting.  Angry Beaver: "prairwarur: Do you know The Lord?" No but I think I met his younger brother the Earl?   shadowline: The Pope, incidentally, does not "give God advice". The Pope does not even define Catholic doctrine - at least, not single handedly. The Pope leads the Church that determined which books of the Bible were to be accepted as canonical, and, together with many other officials and intellectuals of that Church, he seeks, in all humility, the guidance of the Holy Spirit in interpreting what the Bible says. As far as Purgatory is concerned, Catholic theologians consider that there is ample Biblical reason to accept that as Christian doctrine. If you're interested in the matter, just google it. The case is centuries old.  Sir Loin: Pope and humility should not be used in the same sentence. Of course he gives God advice, and orders. The catholic church is not christian, it is a cult of greedy old pedowrastes. Also the richest in the world Angry Beaver: I gave up fishin last time I went out with father in law and his brother, fished between em on the beach... they each caught over 100.... I caught 3 lol Sir Loin: Never give up fishing! Every moment spent fishing doesn't come off your allotted life span, it is multiplied by 10 and added to it Sir Loin: don't let it depress you Beaver, it doesn't work to prolong life if you do that. Watch the seabirds, gaze out at the horizon breather the fresh air!!! | Religion Chat Room 35 People Chatting Similar Conversations |
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