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To: marshmallow
I had a pastor many many many years ago, who once said to me, "Theology and Doctrine Are Important....as long as you don't take them too seriously. Because I guarantee you at some point your theology/doctrine is wrong, as wrong as it can possibly be."

Getting into Heaven is literally a case of Who You Know (and who knows you), not what you know.

6 posted on 03/30/2015 7:39:42 AM PDT by Valin (I'm not completely worthless. I can be used as a bad example.)
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To: Valin

“’Theology and Doctrine Are Important....as long as you don’t take them too seriously. Because I guarantee you at some point your theology/doctrine is wrong, as wrong as it can possibly be.’
Getting into Heaven is literally a case of Who You Know (and who knows you), not what you know.”

That’s a nice answer.
But why did Jesus discuss doctrine if it’s that simple?
He knows that we are not simple creatures.

You better get your doctrine correct, so you know what Jesus wants. He expects obedience. Doctrine first then action. The current “pope” has one cold, abstract doctrine: Seek happiness even at the expense of doctrine.

Doctrine is defined by the visible church which Jesus founded. Caveat: Some popes and councils were and are manifestly heretical and thus not valid, inasmuch as they are at conflict with tradition, which Paul warned about that we are not to conflict with tradition, so be wise. This is not the first time we have been without a valid pope, yet we have and can recover if we cooperate with the grace of God.


9 posted on 03/30/2015 10:47:44 AM PDT by Repent and Believe (...prelates must be questioned, even publicly, by their subjects. - Saint Thomas Aquinas)
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