CB,
>>Catholic Church, if you commit suicide, you're going to burn in hell for all eternity.<<
Neither the Catholic church, or any other Christian denomination, has the right to determine what a sin is unless it is specifically listed in the Bible as one. Where does the Vatican get off by setting up a rating list of sins? There is nothing in the Bible about mortal, venal, or any other category of sins. Why is it considered proper for another human to be justified in making the decision whether a sin will be forgiven, or not? That is up to God, and any human that does so, is usurping the power of God. How is it that a human priest, can forgive a sin based on confession, and then turn around and perform an act as a pedophile, and receive protection from legal prosecution by the hierarchy of a denomination consisting of other mere humans??
As far as I am concerned, a person can worship anything they choose, but they should not parade their beliefs in front other humans as being the only show in town. |
