[Faith-talk] Legalists?

[justin williams]

I've got to agree with Brandon on the infighting and comdamation ; I see
that from most Christians as well.  I just had a minister in charge of
membership of a church which has well over 3000 members tell me he couldn't
send a ride to pic me up on Sundays.  I wouldn't ask if I didn't need it.
You can't send an email to your congregation?  Really!  I have also met some
wonderful Christians in my day; several I might add.  I have met great
people from many different faiths.  
Not trying to bash anyone, but just food for thought.  
-----Original Message-----
From: Faith-talk [mailto:faith-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Brandon
A. Olivares via Faith-talk
Sent: Saturday, December 20, 2014 9:33 AM
To: Debby Phillips
Cc: Faith-talk, for the discussion of faith and religion
Subject: Re: [Faith-talk] Legalists?

TBH, I have a lot more respect for the Catholic Church than for much of the
rest of Christianity. I still don't agree with a lot, but I mentioned before
that I was confirmed in the Church some years ago, so I'm really familiar
with the teachings. I always said that if I were Christian, it'd have to be
Catholic. But my personal opinion is that Christianity is flawed from its
very roots.

I think if Christians were to live the ideal, it'd be a beautiful religion.
But unfortunately what I see more is infighting within its own
denominations, and condemnation of those who disagree. Not everyone, of
course, and I've met some wonderful Christians in my day, but in general
that's what I notice.

> On Dec 20, 2014, at 8:21 AM, Debby Phillips <semisweetdebby at gmail.com>
wrote:
> 
> Timothy, there was a lot of killing on all sides back then.  And even in
our own country in its early formation, Puritans hung Quakers, and other
people who didn't believe the way they did.  As I said in an earlier post,
Christians are the only army that shoots its own wounded.  Did the Catholic
Church make mistakes? Yes.  Did Protestants make mistakes? Yes.  ALL have
sinned and fall short of the glory of God.  Pointing fingers at other
believers is extremely disheartening.  I would ask with respect that you
stop it.  I have tried on this list to express my agreements or
disagreements with people in a respectful and loving way.  And I will
continue to do that, but I am not going to sit by and let you express
anti-Catholic sentiment.  This list is for people of all faiths, and no
faith at all.  I don't always agree with Brandon, for instance, but I think
we respect each other.  So let's calm down the rhetoric here and be civil.
Peace,    Debby


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