Comments on: Why do Catholics believe in things not in the Bible?

By: Joe D.

Joe D. — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 05:45:14 +0000

Joe, regarding the following, you and I are both looking “into the truth of scripture,” as you suggested, and yet what sacred scripture says to me, sacred scripture does not say to you! Is it your opinion that this was what Jesus intended???

“In closing, I will say this, I am praying for you and other’s like you who DO need to look into the truth of scripture and ask “what does it REALLY say?” rather than “what does the leader of my church say it says?”

By: Alex Jones

Alex Jones — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 15:28:07 +0000

I’ve been reading all of this interesting information. I want everyone to just know right off the bat that I’m a cradle Catholic, and as some would say, have been “spoon fed” my belief to me my entire life. But I have made a choice to be Catholic because I feel that is is right, but wanted to bring up a few points.

1( That Catholic means “universal”, and the only way that will happen is if we all get along. I’ve never jugded anyone just because they aren’t Catholic. I’ve not tried to make them believe anything they don’t or are incapable of understanding. I’ve tried to followed the words of Saint Francis of Assisi (just paraphrasing here), “Teach God’s love at all times, and only use words when you have to.”

2( God is calling, we just need to listen.

Thank you. Just my two cents.

By: Matthew Warner

Matthew Warner — Tue, 03 May 2011 07:13:01 +0000

Yoli and Phild – God bless you both. I have no doubt that with your sincere, small prayers God will do powerful things to reveal himself to you. Just remain open and keep asking and praying. He will not let you down. Peace be with you.

By: Jim Oberschmidt

Jim Oberschmidt — Tue, 03 May 2011 02:14:23 +0000

Yoli, Peace be with you, Knowledge is a cruel taskmaster, and it is by sight. The gift of reason, when blessed by the wisdom of the Holy Spirit, knows what we do not know. The church calls these a mystery, and it is by faith we receive that which we do not deserve. You are not alone in your struggle, I am 51 and have a spiritual growth spurt these last few years, through fellowship, through bible reading, and through prayer. May the compassion of our Lord Jesus, bring peace to your heart and to your family. Jim from Indiana

By: Phild

Phild — Tue, 03 May 2011 01:32:20 +0000

Hi Yoli
Previously here I too have expressed dismay. Seems nothing can make me understand the nonsensical uprising of Catholicism and also Christianity. So much faith is based on the words of so few. The historical data is weak and also distorted leaving far too much open for interpretation. I listen to those who believe and soon find they have inability to explain their faith without resorting a comment like “read the Bible and your answer will be there”. For me the Bible is a mess, written too late and so unsubstantiated.
What I am hearing now is that people are turning away from religion and instead turning to God. I hope there is a God and not the type that the Bible may have us believe. I also add that I don’t believe in prophets and would say a prophet as a special person has never existed. I wish you all the best with the answers you seek.

By: Yoli Gonzalez

Yoli Gonzalez — Tue, 03 May 2011 01:30:03 +0000

Yes it is intense and thats why i am so tired now, but I cant give up, thanks for praying with me….God bless you Artie.

Yoli G

By: Artie

Artie — Mon, 02 May 2011 22:56:07 +0000

Yoli your post was sincere. I will pray this simple prayer with you. Studying theology, Church history,etc can be intense. There are differences but there are lots of similarities between the Catholic and protestant world view

By: Yoli Gonzalez

Yoli Gonzalez — Mon, 02 May 2011 18:53:50 +0000

I know I am very late in the game here, but I just came across this blog. I at one time considered myself a Protestant, I grew up in the Baptist church. I later married into Catholicism, I went to the RCIA classes twice to become Catholic and at the very end never followed through with the ceremonies. I must say that I am confused, i used to read scripture everyday and pray all of the time. My in-laws still try to get me invloved in the Catholic church, but I think I have changed so much that they wouldn’t care which church I attend. My husband looked at me last week with tears in his eyes(he is not a crier by any means) and said “What has happened to you, I used to look at you and see light and now i look in your eyes and I see frustration and restlessness” I couldn’t do anything but turn and continue what I was doing. I carry a deep sadness now and my life has never been the same. Five years of research in theology and studying both the Catholic origins and Protestant and I am as lost as i started out. I now never even glance at my Bible, my family attends the Catholic church alone. I say pathetic prayer just out of repetition. I know that this divide should not deter my love for Christ and I should be a stronger individual but it has ripped me apart and rocked me to my very core. Now when I see debates like this, I just shake my head and say my normal small prayer and ask God, not only ask but beg for an answer. Anyhow God bless you all no matter protestant or Catholic.

Yoli G

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By: Matthew Warner

Matthew Warner — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 02:53:25 +0000

Joe – I don’t really agree, nor do I follow your logic on most of your points. Your history is a bit fuzzy, too. But I do thank you for your thoughts and most especially for your prayers. God bless you!

By: Jim Oberschmidt

Jim Oberschmidt — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 01:04:32 +0000

Brothers and Sisters in Faith,

Peace be with you, in the great mercy of Our Lord Jesus.
Knowledge of scripture and tradition are by sight and we are called to walk by faith.

By faith, in His will, we serve, and so, may we be a blessing to each other in His perfect love.