Posted by Anne Ward on June 20, 1999 at 18:11:37:
In Reply to: Re: Roman Catholic Organization: is not the true Church posted by Phil on January 19, 1999 at 11:16:32:
: : : : Hello everyone
: : sorry didn't mean to come of too offensive, i am just offended to the uttermost not only by the roman catholic organization, mainly because i grew up one, but also by the vast division in the body of Christ and deadening of all those who wish to truly seek God and those who truly Love Him by these organizations that have taken the place of the body and the living experience of the indwelling Christ for the mutual building up.
: Your feeling offended by such things is understandable, Sam. It IS offensive!
: Peace,
: Phil
Let me take offense with you both. I was a protestant for 65 years and found it to be the most divisive group ever. I have found the unity of the Catholic Church to be invigorating and unified--at least for me. True there may be divisions with the Faith, BUT, when that disappears when we are unified in the Mass. I do not understand what 'organizations' Sam is talking about...of course I am several months slow in responding.
And I understand Phil's response even less. It just could be I don't really understand this exchange between Phil and Sam, BUT I do not and never will consider THE CHURCH to be the Mother of Harlots. oh, I have read John MacArthur and Watchman nee and many others...and they are good..but the disunity amongst the protestants outdoes any disunity among Catholics.
Just wanted to throw my 2 cnets worth in....but being new to the Catholic Church and having 'experienced' the disunity amongst protestants which equals their number in denominations which is huge, i am ecstatic to be a part of the ONE, HOLY, CATHOLIC and APOSTOLIC CHURCH.
blessings, and grace,
anne