Josh H.

Everyone have a great weekend. Just said a prayer for you all. God Bless.

Judgment immediately after death. Will find out if we are damned to hell. If not then we either go to purgatory or heaven. Most people purgatory first. Then after that the 2nd judgment where the Saints get glorified ressurcted bodies and rewards for their good works on earth. Those who end up in hell get bodies as well.

This is from Jimmy Aikins Mysterious World. It's a great podcast on different mysterious subjects. This episode is: Joseph Smith, Mormon Prophet "Joseph Smith reported receiving divine revelations in the early 1800s, and eventually became the founder of the Mormon religion and his prophecies now influence the lives of millions. Jimmy and Dom consider the evidence concerning Smith’s claims to be a prophet." The video is objective and there is no bashing in it. Ban me if I'm lying. It's 1hr and 15 minutes long. Take a listen. All the other episodes are good as well. A lot of different topics. https://jimmyakin.com/2019/07/joseph-smith-mormon-prophet-jimmy-akins-mysterious-world.html The podcast is at the bottom of the page.

What are your biggest objections to Catholicism? Don't worry about offending me. I have my own list. Yours won't bother me. It's took everything in me to deal with the child sexual abuse and cover-ups. That's at the top of mine.

Found this discussion. Great read so far.

Thank you. I will check that site out.

Pro-tip humbly taken. This is good advice. No pitchforks. But sword's are definitely cool. Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is alive and active.Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow

I'm pretty familiar with the Bible. When I was younger I read it all the way through. I should read it more but I admit I'm not good at keeping up with it. It's read at Mass everyweek. That's usually the extent of my exposure to the Bible weekly lol When I said practicing Catholic I meant I go to Mass everyweek. Holy Days, Confession monthly ect. That's just where the conversation went. Sorry it got off track from what I originally stated. There weren't many questions asked. I was/am definitely surprised how knowledgeable posters were of Catholicism. And how many were former Catholics. I wasn't expecting that. Not here to tell you why you're wrong. I'm definitely down to discuss what we disagree on. I think it's important to discuss. Especially when it gets into describing how Christianity views God and Jesus. Because the LDS Church is claiming it saved Christianity from apostasy. That it's the true Church. And the Trinity is understood incorrectly. And the Most High God had Gods above him. ◄ 2 Corinthians 11:4 ► For if someone comes to you and preaches a Jesus other than the Jesus we preached, or if you receive a different spirit from the Spirit you received, or a different gospel from the one you accepted, you put up with it easily enough.

I thought it was definitive. Interesting. Can I ask what you believe on this subject?

But you guys believe God the Father was a mortal man correct? And that he had a god above him? And on and on....? So that would explain why the baptism would be invalid. Because the understanding of God is completely different.

No wasn't expecting pitchforks. LDS people are some of the kindest I've met. There are some big differences in what we believe though. John 4:24 God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” Like for instance the Catholic Church doesn't accept LDS Baptism. I don't think you accept ours either? I know the reason the Catholic Church doesn't accept LDS Baptism is because of how they understand the Trinity and God's nature. God the Father has always been. He's spirit. Existence. He was never a mortal man. He never had a God above him. That is pretty blasphemous. Again I love the LDS people. This is not an attack on the people. Rather doctrines and how it describes God and his truth. And Church.

Okay. But that seems as if it's taking his words way out of context. The Eucharist was established at the earliest part of the Church. Starting with Jesus at the last supper when he said do this in remberance of me. Apostle Paul speaks of the Eucharist in Corinthians and cautions against taking it unworthily. 1 Corinthians 11:27 ► So then, whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord. Corinthians 10:16-21. The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not a participation in the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not a participation in the body of Christ? https://www.wordonfire.org/resources/blog/the-eucharist-and-what-jesus-meant-by-is/

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How do you understand Jesus when he said you are Peter and on this rock I will build my church and the gates of hell will not overcome it? Seems pretty straightforward he's talking about the Church he's establishing right there. And also making it clear he will not let the devil overcome it.

So as a Catholic I understand it as Jesus said he would build his Church on the rock of Peter and the gates of hell would not overcome it. Catholics believe this promise is pertaining to the Catholic Church. Although all baptized Christians are the Church as well. But there is a visible structural Church. In my understanding Joseph Smith essentially said that the gates of hell had overcome the Church and that it was in apostasy. And he restored it. I think that is impossible because Christ himself guaranteed that wouldn't happen. Matthew 16:18 ► And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.

Hi NeuroTypical. Not here for confrontational debate or dialogue. I do think respectful debate is a good thing. Jane_Doe Hello! Thanks for the welcome. God Bless. Hi Anatess2. Not sure about what traditions of the Church I enjoy or hold dear. I will say what has kept me Catholic despite the never-ending child sex abuse and cover-up stuff is Christ in the Eucharist. I believe he's fully present. Also his promise in scripture that the gates of hell would not prevail against the Church. Devotion to Mary has been key for me as well. I've had some experiences that to me prove she is there interceding in my life and others. The part of my beliefs that brings me joy is God's forgiveness when we repent. Also his promise of heaven for eternity. What brings me here is I found the forum while bored and searching the internet.

Hello. I'm Catholic. If you want ask me anything about my faith. Tough/controversial questions welcome. I will do my best to answer anything asked. God Bless.