Posts Tagged ‘Roman Catholic Church’
What are some proper activities for a divorced woman?
Question: I am a divorced Catholic. After 40 years of what I thought was a good marriage, my husband abandoned me for another woman. I stay within all the guidelines of the Catholic church and feel ‘safe’ with activities within the church. I still act in every way as married since I don’t have an annulment, and I…
Read MoreIs the Papacy Biblical?
by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Matthew 16:13-20 I. The world was fascinated with the process the Roman Catholic Church used to pick a new pope. A. We were given detailed accounts of all the traditions surrounding a pope’s selection B. We were shown the events step by step. C. But in all the hoopla, how many wondered where…
Read MoreThe Bible Alone Is the Standard
by David J. Riggs from Catholic Teaching Examined The apostle Paul said, “…How that by revelation He made known to me the mystery (as I have briefly written already, by which, when you read, you may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ), which in other ages was not made known to the sons of…
Read MoreDoes the mother church interpret the Bible for Catholics?
Question: I am Catholic and was asked why Catholics need the Mother Church as the guardian and interpreter of the Bible. So the church interprets the Bible for you, right? How would one best respond to this? Answer: That is what Roman Catholicism teaches. See: “Roman Catholic Quotes Regarding the Bible.” Since the teachings of…
Read MoreHow do I reach an elderly friend who is a Roman Catholic?
Question: I was wanting some advice on how to go about witnessing to a Catholic lady whom I know. I am 25 and she is about 75 years old, and we have been friends for about a year now. I was working as a nanny down the street from her and use to go and…
Read MoreWhat About Latter-Day Revelation from God?
by Clem Thurman via Gospel Minutes, Vol. 57, No. 47, Nov. 21, 2008. QUESTION: Is the Bible the complete and final revelation from God or is He continuing to give revelation through certain chosen people or organizations, such as the Mormon Church, The Catholic Pope ex-cathedra, Mohammad via the Koran, The New World Translation, Ellen…
Read MoreDid Jesus give men the right to forgive sins?
Question: I was reading “What is wrong with Catholicism?” because I was Catholic by default like you said. I had serious doubts, but what I found is that you made a big mistake. You say that man cannot grant forgiveness, but when I was reading the Bible, Jesus said that His priests, people, ministers, pastor,…
Read MoreTransubstantiation
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Transubstantiation.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: John 6:35-58 I. The Lord’s Supper is a weekly memorial to the death of our Savior A. It was instituted by Jesus – Matthew 26:26-30 B. To be done in memory of Jesus – Luke 22:19 C. A declaration to the world – I Corinthians 11:26 D. A sharing – I Corinthians 10:16…
Read MoreI don’t think you were fair in your analysis of the Roman Catholic Church
Question: I don’t mean to be disrespectful, but I do not believe that your answer to the question “What is wrong with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church?” is fair nor factually accurate. First off, you started with the statement, “Catholicism has its roots in Christianity, but it has long departed from its origins.” This…
Read MoreIs Peter the rock of the church?
Question: In Matthew 16:18 Jesus said to Peter: you are a rock, and on this rock foundation I will build my church, and not even death will ever be able to overcome it. Does Jesus give any guidelines as to how and when his followers or Christians should worship God? Answer: “He said to them, “But…
Read MoreWhy the first holy communion?
Question: Why the first holy communion? What is confirmation after the first holy communion? Answer: The “first communion” is the name Roman Catholics give to the first time a person partakes of the eucharist. “Confirmation” is also a Roman Catholic term for teaching someone how to be a Roman Catholic. Neither phrase is found in…
Read MoreI have concerns about the Catholic church’s teachings on celibacy for priests, women’s status in the church, and the condemnation of homosexuality
Question: Perhaps I can ask you about one more thing that troubles me. I have always been rooted in the mercy of Jesus and his compassion toward others. I will call attention to behaviors but do not pass judgment on others. That said, I recently came back to more fully embracing my Catholic faith. However, I…
Read MoreWhat do you think about the Catholic view of divorce?
Question: I read your web site today concerning divorce and the Bible. Clearly, God considers divorce a serious matter, possibly a sin. However, for years Catholics had strict rules about divorce and remarriage. It seems that Catholics were unfairly targeted as being too unforgiving or strict when it came to the laws of marriage. Actually,…
Read MoreShould Catholics call their leaders “Father” and is the church the light of the world?
Question: My questions are about: Catholics call their spiritual leaders “father.” In doing so they claim they follow Paul’s example: “I became your father in Jesus Christ through the gospel” (I Corinthians 4:15). Jesus said his church would be “the light of the world.” He then noted that “a city set on a hill cannot…
Read MoreHow can I teach my Roman Catholic friends?
Question: I have a couple of Catholic friends that I have tried for some time now to convert to Christianity. They have refused to be my friends and shunned the truth of the Word of God. I am 14 years of age but have been a Christian for three years. I need help with the…
Read MoreI got drunk, visited a prostitute and really messed up my life. What do I do?
Question: I am a 26-year-old male and a Roman Catholic. Last month I was celebrating my birthday and I had planned a simple day for myself with my roommates: have a few drinks and dinner. I prayed for this to be my year with the help of God, and I went to the chapel to…
Read MoreDid Mary’s intercession advance the hour Jesus showed he was the Messiah?
Question: Catholics say that according to John 2:1-11, the mother of Jesus not only interceded but thanks to her intercession, Jesus Christ advanced the hour to show (to manifest) his glory and He was the Messiah. Please address the following concerns: Is that true that thanks to Mary intercession, Jesus advanced the hour to show…
Read MoreThank you for answering my questions about the Catholic church
Question: Thank you for putting this page on the web. It answers my questions about the Catholic church. I was brought up Catholic and went to church until I was nine. I didn’t really get back into religion until I went into the Navy. I went into an evangelical place to use the bathroom (after…
Read MoreIs it Ecclesiasticus or Sirach?
Question: In your article “The Extra Catholic Books,” I had a question. In all of the Catholic Bibles I have seen I have not seen the book Ecclesiasticus. I do, however, see another book that is not in the KJV or the NKJV or any other version I’ve seen except the Catholic Bible and that…
Read MoreWhen was the earliest Christmas celebration performed?
Question: When was the earliest Christ Mass performed ever? Answer: According to historian Bruce David Forbes in Christmas: A Candid History: “Early Christians had no Christmas. The first written evidence of an annual celebration on December 25 commemorating the birth of Jesus comes from the fourth century. Epiphany developed a little earlier, in the eastern portion…
Read MoreAscetic Vows vs. Scriptural Liberties
by Bryan Matthew Dockens Members of religious orders of the Catholic, Anglican, and Eastern Orthodox churches, most prominently priests and nuns, commit themselves to particular ascetic vows. Asceticism, by definition, is extreme self-denial. Self-denial, of course, is enjoined upon all those who would follow Christ (Luke 9:23-24). However, the Lord never placed such restrictions as…
Read MoreHow do I talk to my Catholic girlfriend about Catholicism?
Question: I absolutely loved this page: “What is wrong with Catholicism?” I feel like there are much more political based things wrong with Catholicism, but I like how you kept it as “What is wrong with the teachings.” I loathe the Catholic church for the many reasons posted on your page. I am deeply saddened…
Read MoreWhy is it wrong to pray to saints?
Question: Why is it wrong for Catholics to pray to saints? Answer: Well, first of all, prayers to someone dead is an exercise in futility. The dead cannot hear your prayers. They are no longer involved in life. “For the living know that they will die; but the dead know nothing, and they have no more…
Read MoreWhat evidence is there that the Catholic church is not the one true church?
Question: I am a Catholic. What evidence is there from the Scriptures that the Catholic Church is not the one true Church to which all Christians belong? Answer: Since the Roman Catholic church is a large organization, your question is a broad one. What needs to be done is to compare current Catholic teachings and…
Read MoreIs it proper to have rituals, such as masses, for those who died?
Question: I have a handful of questions about the dead. Is it okay to have masses for the dead? My uncle just past away a few days ago and as relatives, we have to attend the funeral wake for several days. What does the Bible say about people who have passed on along with the…
Read MoreAre you saying that Roman Catholicism is not legitimate?
Question: In one of your articles, you state: “But I would like you to note that the core of the argument is that the doctrines of the Bible could be modified to suit local customs — a long-standing Roman Catholic practice.” My entire family is Roman Catholic and I was raised in the Catholic church as well. Currently, I…
Read MoreCould the Roman Catholic’s early list of popes be accurate?
Question: The Catholics base their entire religion on the belief of ”Sacred Tradition” and ”Apostolic Supremacy.” Catholics claimed that a man named Linus was the second pope and succeeded Peter in 67 A.D. And they believe him to be the same Linus mention in II Timothy 4:21. They even have a list of popes [The…
Read MoreThe change in food laws was an act of the Roman Catholic church
Question: I was reading your article you had done concerning Animal Rights and the Bible, and upon reading it you stated that the Most High had given Israel food laws, and then stated the Most High changed the food laws in the book of Acts. Sir, that teaching is totally false and because the Roman Catholic…
Read MoreWhat is gluttony and are all pleasure-seeking activities wrong?
Question: I recently stumbled upon a Wikipedia article on the Seven Deadly Sins, one of which is gluttony. I had always thought of gluttony as an immoderate consumption of food, but Catholicism apparently expands this definition to include: 1) eating too soon 2) eating with condiments 3) eating too expensively 4) eating with pleasing the palate…
Read MoreWhat are some good passages to use to prove that we should not call Catholic priests “father?”
Question: I am thinking of some verses to refute Catholicism, and the “father” thing came up. Would Matthew 23:8-10 be a legitimate argument against calling a Catholic priest “father?” Answer: “But all their works they do to be seen by men. They make their phylacteries broad and enlarge the borders of their garments. They love…
Read MoreCatholics venerate Mary, they don’t worship her
Question: Allow me to begin by saying that I am not a member of your congregation. Please attend to your own flock before this is taken into account. I am a practicing Catholic that believes strongly in building character through criticism. I also do my best to apply this in my spiritual life. I read…
Read MoreHow is it that Catholics don’t see the wrongful practices in their religion?
Question: I have a wonderful friend who is Catholic, but she is also hovering on snake handling! (I say laughingly.) This lady is very active in abortion marches and does wonderful works, but she will not listen to me. She claims King James was a homosexual who tried to destroy the “true” church that all the…
Read MoreWhat do you know about the “Acts of Paul and Thecla?”
Question: I was reading some Bible literature and came across a reference book, “Acts of Paul and Thecla”. I was wondering if you could enlighten me and provide some clarification of this book and relevance to the Bible. I understand that is was one of the lost books of the Bible and describes Paul and…
Read MoreA Roman Catholic priest attempts to defend homosexuality
Question: I found your article concerning homosexuality and the Bible, under the title “Is homosexuality condemned in the Scriptures?” I would like to clarify something, and perhaps provide a new perspective. You stated that “the reason that the Bible doesn’t mention “gay love” is that such a thing does not exist.” You are incorrect. By…
Read MoreWho are you to decide which books belong in the Bible?
Question: I read your article on the internet and I think you need to re-read genisis concerning the giants and the fallen angels, sir. Angels were able to trnasform themselves into human beings just read the story of the two men( who were angels of God) who spoke to Lot and stayed in his home and…
Read MoreWhat are the differences between Catholicism and Christianity in regards to sex, abortion, and stuff?
Question: Ok. The thing is, I was baptized Roman Catholic. The information on the Internet is kind of confusing on the views of sex, abortion, and stuff. Is there any difference in these topics between Christianity and Catholicism? Answer: There are differences between what the Roman Catholic church teaches and what you find in the…
Read MoreRoman Catholic Quotes Regarding the Bible
The Bible Alone was Used in the Early Church There was far more extensive and continuous use of Scriptures in the public service of the early Church than there is among us. [Addis and Arnold, Catholic Dictionary, The Catholic Publication Society, 1887, page 509] Our present convenient compendiums — the Missal, Breviary, and so on were…
Read MoreThe Bible Does Not Teach Praying to Dead Animals
by Bob Lovelace Various kinds of religions offer congregants and those at large opportunities to participate in “a blessing of animals” ceremony. This often comes in October in celebration of the so-called “saint” of Catholicism – St. Francis of Assisi. Myth has it that he preached to the birds rather than to man as Christ…
Read MoreLearning from the Vatican’s Reversal on Galileo
by Jeffrey W. Hamilton December 21, 2008, was the 400th anniversary of Galileo’s use of the telescope and the Roman Catholic church took the opportunity to announce once again that it had made a mistake in condemning Galileo. It is actually not the first time it has admitted to this mistake. Pope Benedict XIV had…
Read MoreThe Roman Catholic church doesn’t evolve, it realigns itself with the past
Question: I was just reading from your church website on what is wrong with the teachings of Catholicism, and I had a question regarding this particular quote: “As I mentioned before, the departure of the Catholic Church from the teachings in the Bible leaves a large number of differences. Apologists for Catholicism do not attempt explain…
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