[Faith-talk] Eastern Religions

[debby phillips via Faith-talk]

Brandon, if you are coming from a Catholic perspective, then 
surely you understand that it is still by grace that we are 
saved, and that God's mercies are new every day.  We have a 
covenant relationship with God.  Part of that covenant requires 
that we do certain things.  I am being simplistic, perhaps, but I 
liken it to being part of a family.  My biological family had 
certain requirements growing up.  Like, we all ate dinner 
together, as a minor I asked permission from my parents before I 
went somewhere.

There's a big difference between joyful and happy.  I'm happy 
when I get an unexpected present or something.  I'm joyful when I 
am worshipping, thinking about, serving God.  The Eucharist 
brings me joy.  Nobody, Catholic or Protestant can say that our 
life here on earth will be happy all the time.


As for Hitler, well, I can't even comment on that.  Nobody knows 
what someone's heart is like before they die, in those last 
seconds.  I don't know.  I'd love to spend more time responding, 
but I need to get ready to head for work.    Peace,    Debby