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To: drstevej

My, my - I'd forgotten how pleasant your argumentative theatrics are. We can both agree that Psalm 99 refers to a God who "forgives" and yet "punishes," which I use as evidence to bolster the notion of temporal punishment remaining after sin is forgiven. The same concept can be seen with King David, as God forgives him for his sin but yet punishes him with the death of his first child.

What you don't seem to understand is that the Catholic Church actually has a history prior to the 16th-century revolt spearheaded by the novelty of "Sola Scriptura" and that I am free to interpret Scripture as long as I don't trespass the sense always held by the Church or deny any doctrines. I don't rationalize my way through difficult passages with the "inspiration of the Holy Ghost" and claim infallibility. I hold obedience to the Church, as she claims to be the true interpreter of Scripture.


42 posted on 06/11/2004 7:24:10 PM PDT by Fifthmark
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To: Fifthmark

***My, my - I'd forgotten how pleasant your argumentative theatrics are.***

Can I include you as a reference?

You are a cool Catholic. Blessings your way.


44 posted on 06/11/2004 7:35:24 PM PDT by drstevej
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