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As the whore of Babylon?
I understand it has something to do with the christian bible and their book of Revelation
Why would one christian sect say that about another christian sect?
Sort of like the Book of Daniel which isn't about "End-Times" or even a prophetic book but describes the reign of Antiochus Epiphanes after the fact.As the whore of Babylon?
I understand it has something to do with the christian bible and their book of Revelation
Why would one christian sect say that about another christian sect?
The Catholic Church views the Book of Revelation as Apocalyptic Literature, which was a popular form of literature at the time. That being the case, the Book of Revelation is read as historical events that were occurring during the time it was written, but cloaked in symbolism since speaking out against the government didn't bode well for those who did.
Revelation uses references to Old Testament events, reminding Christians of the day that God and His people do emerge victorious from great troubles and persecutions. A reference to Babylon would have reminded people of that time of historical events not future events. In other words, if someone today cried, "Remember the Alamo!" people do not conclude, "Remember the Alamo is actually a prophecy that someday in the future America will lose a great battle!"
Even before Roman persecution began, there were references that Christians (and Jews) believed they were living in end times. They wrote with that mindset. Two thousand years later, we know those weren't "End Times."
However, some Protestant denominations mistakenly decided that meant Revelation is a prophecy about actual End Times. The same type of manner of jumping to conclusions has them deciding that the Whore of Babylon is the Catholic Church. Someone once said (and I think Protestant conclusions about Revelation fits this nicely): "A conclusion is the point where someone stops thinking." Protestants need to study the Book of Revelation as intended for an audience of early Christians suffering at the hands of Nero. It may be a much needed eye-opener for them.
As the whore of Babylon?
I understand it has something to do with the christian bible and their book of Revelation
Why would one christian sect say that about another christian sect?
Yes. Precisely like those examples.Sort of like the Book of Daniel which isn't about "End-Times" or even a prophetic book but describes the reign of Antiochus Epiphanes after the fact.
As the whore of Babylon?
I understand it has something to do with the christian bible and their book of Revelation
Why would one christian sect say that about another christian sect?
RCC used to run whorehouses. I figure that's why.
As the whore of Babylon?
I understand it has something to do with the christian bible and their book of Revelation
Why would one christian sect say that about another christian sect?
RCC used to run whorehouses. I figure that's why.
No, the Catholic Church did not run whorehouses. That's like saying, "The NFL abuses women." The NFL has nothing to do with abusing women, it is not in their game or business plan. The fact is women, everywhere, can be abused by people in all walks of life. Therefore, while true that some NFL players have abused women, it not true that the NFL abuses women.
In the same way, if there were some Catholics who decided to run whorehouses, this is clearly outside the teachings of the Catholic Church. Just like the NFL made corrections of its members, so did the Catholic Church of its members.
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As the whore of Babylon?
I understand it has something to do with the christian bible and their book of Revelation
Why would one christian sect say that about another christian sect?
RCC used to run whorehouses. I figure that's why.
No, the Catholic Church did not run whorehouses. That's like saying, "The NFL abuses women." The NFL has nothing to do with abusing women, it is not in their game or business plan. The fact is women, everywhere, can be abused by people in all walks of life. Therefore, while true that some NFL players have abused women, it not true that the NFL abuses women.
In the same way, if there were some Catholics who decided to run whorehouses, this is clearly outside the teachings of the Catholic Church. Just like the NFL made corrections of its members, so did the Catholic Church of its members.
Google it. It's common knowledge and not anything they deny.
As the whore of Babylon?
I understand it has something to do with the christian bible and their book of Revelation
Why would one christian sect say that about another christian sect?
RCC used to run whorehouses. I figure that's why.
No, the Catholic Church did not run whorehouses. That's like saying, "The NFL abuses women." The NFL has nothing to do with abusing women, it is not in their game or business plan. The fact is women, everywhere, can be abused by people in all walks of life. Therefore, while true that some NFL players have abused women, it not true that the NFL abuses women.
In the same way, if there were some Catholics who decided to run whorehouses, this is clearly outside the teachings of the Catholic Church. Just like the NFL made corrections of its members, so did the Catholic Church of its members.
Google it. It's common knowledge and not anything they deny.
Do not need to Google it as I did not deny it, either. Not every Catholic, not every parish, not every Bishop ran a whorehouse. Not the worst chapter in Catholicism, even. It was taken care of.
blah blah blah lies from the whoreAs the whore of Babylon?
I understand it has something to do with the christian bible and their book of Revelation
Why would one christian sect say that about another christian sect?
The Catholic Church views the Book of Revelation as Apocalyptic Literature, which was a popular form of literature at the time. That being the case, the Book of Revelation is read as historical events that were occurring during the time it was written, but cloaked in symbolism since speaking out against the government didn't bode well for those who did.
Revelation uses references to Old Testament events, reminding Christians of the day that God and His people do emerge victorious from great troubles and persecutions. A reference to Babylon would have reminded people of that time of historical events not future events. In other words, if someone today cried, "Remember the Alamo!" people do not conclude, "Remember the Alamo is actually a prophecy that someday in the future America will lose a great battle!"
Even before Roman persecution began, there were references that Christians (and Jews) believed they were living in end times. They wrote with that mindset. Two thousand years later, we know those weren't "End Times."
However, some Protestant denominations mistakenly decided that meant Revelation is a prophecy about actual End Times. The same type of manner of jumping to conclusions has them deciding that the Whore of Babylon is the Catholic Church. Someone once said (and I think Protestant conclusions about Revelation fits this nicely): "A conclusion is the point where someone stops thinking." Protestants need to study the Book of Revelation as intended for an audience of early Christians suffering at the hands of Nero. It may be a much needed eye-opener for them.
What are you 5?
"No, the Catholic Church did not run whorehouses. "
What are you 5?
"No, the Catholic Church did not run whorehouses. "
You are not hearing me. Some clergy doesn't make up the Catholic Church or Catholic teaching.
No one is denying that some Catholic clergy did things, are doing things, will doing things that are wrong. In all cases, other Catholics (including Catholic clergy) have worked, are working, will work to rectify the wrongs that emerge.
Bible is the Word of God.