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To: marshmallow

“Not a good reason to become a Catholic.”

No, it isn’t a good reason in itself, but if he makes a sincere confession and receives absolution his soul might be saved. God’s grace if for everyone who is repentant.


3 posted on 12/07/2017 7:09:56 PM PST by vladimir998 (Apparently I'm still living in your head rent free. At least now it isn't empty.)
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To: vladimir998; Salvation; marshmallow

Wouldn’t it be ... deceptive? disingenuous? ... to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation unless he accepts the binding-or-loosing authority of the Catholic Church which administers the Sacrament?

Of course, if this man believes all the Catholic Church believes, he should convert. But if he doesn’t, I think there should be some way in which he could lead a chaste life of repentance, regardless of his theology.


5 posted on 12/07/2017 7:16:58 PM PST by Tax-chick (I want to go to Colombia!)
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