Pontifex Posted June 4, 2004 Share Posted June 4, 2004 I know that many phatmassers are loving people who want to build bridges and stay true to the Catholic faith. However, there are those who persist in being uncharitable by callling all non-Catholics heretics. It is true that the foundation on which they are built is of a heretical split, but those who have been brought up in those groups to do not have the formal knowledge of the Catholic Faith. Therefore they cannot reject the fullness of the faith if they have never been taught it. So, please refrain from using that terminology. It burns bridges and it does nothing to bring them into the Church, which is the goal. I love you all. Please pass this information to those that need it. I can't catch it all. Have a great weekend. Fr. Pontifex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Adam Posted June 4, 2004 Share Posted June 4, 2004 Thank you Father Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azriel Posted June 4, 2004 Share Posted June 4, 2004 Thank you from me as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dUSt Posted June 4, 2004 Share Posted June 4, 2004 Thanks Father. Everyone--please use the "Report" button if you see this type of language. The moderators can't catch everything either. God bless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschoolmom Posted June 4, 2004 Share Posted June 4, 2004 Thanks Father. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeraMaria Posted June 4, 2004 Share Posted June 4, 2004 Gracias Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thicke Posted June 4, 2004 Share Posted June 4, 2004 I thank you Father. I wholeheartedly agree with you. Maybe if some of these uncharitable folks would just pick up a dictionary, they would realize the error of their ways... Merriam-Webster defines "heretic" with the following: [quote]a dissenter from established church dogma; especially : a baptized member of the Roman Catholic Church who disavows a revealed truth[/quote] How can someone be a heretic when they were never Catholic????? Thanks again Father......And remember how much we all love you for everything you do for us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pontifex Posted June 4, 2004 Author Share Posted June 4, 2004 You all are welcome and I hope those that need to hear this will take it to heart. Certainly, I appreciate the zealousness of those who are Catholic but we all can get carried away in our attempt to defend the faith. Peace. Fr. Pontifex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voiciblanche Posted June 4, 2004 Share Posted June 4, 2004 Thanks, Father. You raise a good point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Red Posted June 4, 2004 Share Posted June 4, 2004 Fr. - thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen Posted June 4, 2004 Share Posted June 4, 2004 Good point, Father. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleflower+JMJ Posted June 4, 2004 Share Posted June 4, 2004 thank you Father Pontifex, i too have seen this and you are correct! thank you for reminding us God bless, +JMJ+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IcePrincessKRS Posted June 4, 2004 Share Posted June 4, 2004 Thank you Father! I'm copying this and pinning it in the debate table for a few days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thy Geekdom Come Posted June 4, 2004 Share Posted June 4, 2004 Thank you, Father. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey's_Girl Posted June 4, 2004 Share Posted June 4, 2004 Thanks Fr. Pontifex, for the clarification! This Protestant appreciates it. MG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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