[CS-FSLUG] NI (TD): Russian Orthodox bishop appeals for Catholic-Orthodox alliance

[Chris Brault]

Interesting again,

>     Of course, some Protestant groups can probably work within this 
> context too, if we work out an ecumenical understanding --  
> particularly the Anglican Communion, the Lutheran Churches and  
> perhaps the liturgical parts of some other churches (such as the  
> Presbyterian Church)...


I can imagine the Lutherans hand in hand with the Catholics leadership. 
All we need now are for the Calvinists and Baptists to give up their 
doctrinal positions on Salvation, Communion, Idol Worship, Purgatory, 
Papal Authority, Apostolic Succession ...  then "join hands in the love 
train".  Just what the Anti-Christ needs: An all inclusive world wide 
movement in which Biblical absolutes are replaces by man made doctrines.

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>     The first step, of course, is to stop what you note concerning  
> "sheep stealing." We can only garner inter-denominational trust if we 
> quit the infighting.


It's not sheep stealing. In San Antonio (which is 80% hispanic), it's 
called "getting them saved". Here's my diatribe:

Can people in the Cathlic Church be saved? Absolutely, and some are ... 
but probably despite Catholic doctrine.  Will they get the truth about 
salvation? Maybe ... maybe not, depends on the views of the Priest. 
Should we evangelize "cultural" Catholic (raised Catholic, otherwise 
only Catholic on Christmas and Lent)? Yes. They are probably not saved. 
Shoud we evangelize unsaved Catholics? What do you think? (hint: Should 
we evangelize unsaved Lutherans?)

Gabe