[Faith-talk] Informal poll on different religions

[qubit]

Actually, doesn't it say somewhere in the new testament that when you have 
offended someone you should settle matters between you and him and also seek 
forgiveness -- I know I read that scripture somewhere. Maybe it's in the 4 
gospels.
Anyway, what I'm saying is I can't think of a bible verse on confessing to a 
priest, or am I wrong?
sorry, i wasn't prepared to send this email...*smile* -- but maybe someone 
else can think of the reference.
--le




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From: "trising" <trising at sbcglobal.net>
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Sent: Friday, June 04, 2010 8:53 PM
Subject: Re: [Faith-talk] Informal poll on different religions


We believe that you can know beyond a shadow of a doubt if you are going to
heaven by trusting that Jesus died for your sins and rose again because He
loves us so much he wants us to be in heaven with Him. It is by grace alone
that we are saved, and not of works. I think that Catholics believe that one
has to do good works in order to be saved and fulfill certain obligations. I
do not go to church because I am obligated, or because I believe it will
earn me points toward salvation. I go to church because I know I am going to
Heaven and I am filled with gratitude for the sacrifice Christ made for me
to get me there. We do not believe that any human being is sinless. All have
sinned and fall short of the glory of God. I believe the Catholics teach
that Mary was sinless. We believe that you can go directly to God with our
praise and prayers. Catholics often speak of praying to saints for their
requests. Hopefully I have not offended anyone by saying any of these
things. The question was asked about how Lutherans and Catholics differ. I
tried to answer it to the best of my knowledge. Also, we believe that we go
directly to Christ to ask for forgiveness for our sins. Catholics are
encouraged to confess sins to a priest who then offers certain prayers to be
said for forgiveness.


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