[Antoninus]

That is a good point; why is Evangelicalism in direct competition with Catholicism?

Because preaching to nominal Catholics is an easier task than, say, evangelizing muslims, hindus, or secular humanists.

That said, it's mainly the fault of the Catholic bishops . Fifty years of pathetically weak and vaporous catechesis coupled with the heresy of "sola judicia socialis" has left the door wide open for this kind of stuff.

Benedict XVI has his work cut out for him.

[PetroniusMaximus]

*** Because preaching to nominal Catholics is an easier task than, say, evangelizing muslims, hindus, or secular humanists.***

A nominal Catholic is just as lost and on their way to an eternity separated from God as is a Muslim, Hindu or humanist. They need to hear the gospel and be be converted as mush as anyone else.

Don't you think a nominal Catholic is owed that - especially if all the religion they've had has only brought them to "nominal" status?

Evangelicals also preach to nominal Protestants.


NOBODY will be saved because they are part of some group. Salvation comes through knowing Christ personally and individually.

[Irish_Thatcherite]

Antoninus, PetroniusMaximus, Ye both have a point there - and I think that was my point about the nature of Irish Catholicism - I think it matters not, as long as you believe in Christ!! And I struggle when it comes to faith!!

It could be worse - we could follow that stupid cult called 'Islam'!!!!

[Coleus]

"sola judicia socialis"

what does this mean?