What I posted is Catholic doctrine, not my own invention. I didn't make this a Catholic Caucus, because, obviously, it affects all non-Catholics, HOWEVER, the details of the doctrine is really for Catholics only.
Be assured that it is unchangeable Catholic doctrine, and is posted for your salvation. If you don't believe the Catholic Church is the one true Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ, who is God, then why get all upset and unraveled by the article? I certainly don't loose one minute of sleep over what any YOPIOS or any other religion has to say about anything, as far as a Catholic is concerned, they are just one of gazillion opinions out there on the road to perdition.
If any non-Catholic has any sincere questions about the matter, I will answer them, but, know that this tread is really intended for Catholics.
God Bless,
So why not go to some Roman Catholic forum and discuss it with you fellow Roman Catholics. Why clog up this one?
I have some questions:
a) When I burn a bull on the altar as a sacrifice, I know it creates a pleasing odor for the Lord (Lev 1:9). The problem is my neighbors. They claim the odor is not pleasing to them. Should I smite them?
b) I would like to sell my daughter into slavery, as sanctioned in Exodus 21:7. In this day and age, what do you think would be a fair price for her?
c) I know that I am allowed no contact with a woman while she is in her period of menstrual uncleanliness (Lev 15:19-24). The problem is, how do I tell? I have tried asking, but most women take offense.
d) Lev. 25:44 states that I may indeed possess slaves, both male and female, provided they are purchased from neighboring nations. A friend of mine claims that this applies to Mexicans, but not Canadians. Can you clarify? Why can’t I own Canadians?
e) I have a neighbor who insists on working on the Sabbath. Exodus 35:2 clearly states he should be put to death. Am I morally obligated to kill him myself?
f) A friend of mine feels that even though eating shellfish is an Abomination (Lev 11:10), it is a lesser abomination than homosexuality. I don’t agree. Can you settle this?
g) Lev 21:20 states that I may not approach the altar of God if I have a defect in my sight. I have to admit that I wear reading glasses. Does my vision have to be 20/20, or is there some wiggle room here?
h) Most of my male friends get their hair trimmed, including the hair around their temples, even though this is expressly forbidden by Lev 19:27. How should they die?
i) I know from Lev 11:6-8 that touching the skin of a dead pig makes me unclean, but may I still play football if I wear gloves?
j) My uncle has a farm. He violates Lev 19:19 by planting two different crops in the same field, as does his wife by wearing garments made of two different kinds of thread (cotton/polyester blend). He also tends to curse and blaspheme a lot. Is it really necessary that we go to all the trouble of getting the whole town together to stone them? (Lev 24:10-16) Couldn’t we just burn them to death at a private family affair like we do with people who sleep with their in-laws? (Lev. 20:14)
I know you have studied these things extensively, so I am confident you can help.
Thank you again for reminding us that God’s word is eternal and unchanging.
” 16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that -> whoever believes in Him <- shall not perish but -> have eternal life. <- “ - Jesus Christ
Apparently, Jesus Christ says something quite different than the doctrinal position you espouse here.
Let me consider this carefully... hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.....
OK, I’m going with the plain, clear, truthful words of the Savior over man-made doctrines that contradict His words!
If you have sincere questions about Christ’s words, I will answer them.
:-) Best
ampu