Catholic Word of the Day: DENIAL OF FAITH, 01-07-11

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DENIAL OF FAITH

Any word, sign, or action by which a person who is a professed Catholic denies what the Church teaches must be believed by her faithful. The denial is direct when what is said or done by its nature contains a rejection of the true faith. It is indirect when the rejection is implied under the circumstances. Every deliberate denial of one's faith is a grave sin.

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I am curious about how this translation came to be. Paul was known to express opinions that were not from Holy Spirit revelations, but he made it clear that it was not required, but his own opinion. One is his opinion that teachers?priests should be celibate. He also conceded that if celibacy was not an option, then they better be married.

I never got saved as a Catholic, but I don't blame Catholicism - a combination of inneffective teachers and an unready student account for it. I became saved in a non-denominational church which ascribes to the Bible as written. The Bible seems to indicate that the only unforgivable (Mortal) sin is to blaspheme the Holy Spirit.

I hope my prayers for you and your family gave you some comfort tand that He decided to touch you with what you need(ed).

While I do not ascribe to formal religion, I do believe the Bible is God's Word and am always eager to have someone explain that which I don't ascribe to. Would Peters' three times denial of Jesus be a Grave sin?

God Bless

**I never got saved as a Catholic,**

Of course you were saved as a Catholic. It just wasn't an emotional "altar call" sort of thing.

Surprised that you were 'saved' as you say when you were baptized as a Catholic?

Mark 16
16	He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.

I know, I know, you are saying, but you were baptized as an infant. Well your parents' belief and the belief of your godparents saved you! Have you ever thanked them?

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