Re: Creationists


At least one inquisition lasted until the 19th century in France. I consider
my catholic school education to be a continuation of the inquisition. :)

"Liam Too" <liamtoo805@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Tom Klem wrote:
>> You're making my point.
>
> Angelo's point was, "My research says the cross was an import of
> Constantine's from pagan religions. For that matter, so is the entire
> new testament."
>
> Would you care to explain your point about the new testament?
>
>> Should we follow the traditions of the Catholic Church, which burned
>> people at the stake and was still killing people in the Inquistion into
>> the twentieth century?
>
> Twentieth century? You know Tom that that is not true, what is your
> source? I wonder why would your elders preach hatred and bigotry in
> order to promote your religion, just like the Fundamentalist
> christians. The next thing that you'll be saying is that the United
> Nations is an evil organization. Believe it or not, your elders are
> preaching this one too.
>
> Here's a response by some Catholics, including myself, about the
> inquisition.
>
> "The Church has nothing to fear from the truth. No account of
> foolishness, misguided zeal, or cruelty by Catholics can undo the
> divine foundation of the Church, though, admittedly, these things are
> stumbling blocks to Catholics and non-Catholics alike.
>
> What must be grasped is that the Church contains within itself all
> sorts of sinners and knaves, and some of them obtain positions of
> responsibility. Paul and Christ himself warned us that there would be a
> few ravenous wolves among Church leaders (Acts 20:29; Matt. 7:15)."
>


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