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  1. Philip James

    The “Return” of Christ: What Does it Mean?

    But if Christ is preached as raised from the dead, how can some among you say there is no resurrection of the dead? If there is no resurrection of the dead, then neither has Christ been raised. And if Christ has not been raised, then empty (too) is our preaching; empty, too, your faith. Then...
  2. Philip James

    An exploration of John 6 through Catholic spirituality

    Hello all! This week the Catholic liturgical calendar began reading John chapter 6 and will be doing so over the next few weeks. Today's gospel reading: John 6: 1-15 I am open to a discussion of these texts and will seek to present my understanding of this mystery.. I will attach today's...
  3. Philip James

    How did Paganism get into the church?

    Which is false if course,, Water is an essential element of Baptism, but , of course, it Christ who baptizes and with the gift of the Spirit, one is born anew.. Pax et Bonum
  4. Philip James

    How did Paganism get into the church?

    Hello Hepzibah, No, you were stating a twisted and false opinion of what the Catholic Church teaches.. But here's a little something to consider: By your stubbornness and impenitent heart, you are storing up wrath for yourself for the day of wrath and revelation of the just judgment of God...
  5. Philip James

    Ordain a Lady

    Hey there ! JohnPaul the Great defintively closed the door on this debate when he said: "Wherefore, in order that all doubt may be removed regarding a matter of great importance, a matter which pertains to the Church's divine constitution itself, in virtue of my ministry of confirming the...
  6. Philip James

    The Crippling Effects of Christian Dogma - Mindless Parroting of Apologetics

    All wisdom comes from the LORD and with him it remains forever. The sand of the seashore, the drops of rain, the days of eternity: who can number these? Heaven's height, earth's breadth, the depths of the abyss: who can explore these? Before all things else wisdom was created; and prudent...
  7. Philip James

    How did Paganism get into the church?

    None of these have anything to do with the worship of pagan no-gods. Why then do you list them? Baptism and the Sacraments have been the lived life of the Church for 2000 years, who are YOU to besmirch them with such calumny.. Hosanna!
  8. Philip James

    How did Paganism get into the church?

    Bob, repeating lies taught to you by others about the Catholic Church is unbecoming..
  9. Philip James

    Here is why, as an Adventist, I believe America is in Trouble.

    Well 'Protestantism' and Freemasons have been hand in hand for a long long time. One might even suggest that it was protestants who established the Masonic secret societies, and that they were instrumental in establishing government and policy in North America.. That they (the Masons) have been...
  10. Philip James

    Cults

    Hello Pearl, Deny it's power? Hardly! The whole Faith of the Church lives by the Power of the Holy Spirit! Pax et Bonum
  11. Philip James

    Peter the Rock?

    Heya! If by 'Catholic' you mean the one, universal, body of Christ, then I would say most certainly! Because He is its authour and it is He who effects this in us.. And indeed it is also His prayer: "I pray not only for them, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, so...
  12. Philip James

    Peter the Rock?

    Hello Truthnightmare, yes, thats what 'catholic' means ;) The Church is One! Pax et Bonum
  13. Philip James

    Which denomination do I belong to?

    They went out from us, but they were not really of our number; if they had been, they would have remained with us. Their desertion shows that none of them was of our number. Pax et Bonum
  14. Philip James

    Which denomination do I belong to?

    secondary issues? Hardly.. But when they came to Jesus and saw that he was already dead, they did not break his legs, but one soldier thrust his lance into his side, and immediately blood and water flowed out. Pax et Bonum
  15. Philip James

    Which denomination do I belong to?

    Dear Aunty, you said: ".was what the RCC turned into even a small reflection of what first century Christianity revealed itself to be" and I demonstrated that what the early Church practiced was recognizably what the Catholic Church practices today... but that would contradict your narrative...
  16. Philip James

    Which denomination do I belong to?

    "But we, after we have thus washed him who has been convinced and has assented to our teaching, bring him to the place where those who are called brethren are assembled, in order that we may offer hearty prayers in common for ourselves and for the baptized [illuminated] person, and for all...
  17. Philip James

    Which denomination do I belong to?

    well thats not fair is it. My interpretation of a passage is inadmissable because it supports the teaching of my church? But yours is admissable because you are the arbiter of Truth? Pax et Bonum
  18. Philip James

    Which denomination do I belong to?

    Oh Aunty, who has taught you to fear the Feast so? You too! Are welcome to come to the wedding Feast of the Lamb of God! Pax et Bonum
  19. Philip James

    Peter the Rock?

    Does it matter? His successor would have to be a bishop and recognized as the ordinary for that 'see' by other bishops and by the Church in Crete.. they would not follow another... Pax et Bonum
  20. Philip James

    Peter the Rock?

    Hello Taken my old friend, And what a wonderful mystery it is, that Jesus so identifies Simon with Himself that He gives him the name Rock ! Pax et Bonum