“Yet the danger always remains that by a constant refusal to open the doors of their hearts to Christ who knocks on them in the poor, the proud, rich, and powerful will end up condemning themselves and plunging into the eternal abyss of solitude which is Hell.”
~ Pope Francis, Lenten Message 2016
I find this an interesting quote for the following reasons...
It follows surely that:
a) Hell exists.
b) It is eternal.
c) Those who are condemned to it condemn themselves to it of their own free will. Christians and others can go there.
d) Lutherans and Catholics still disagree. Theology and Truth are not 'details' concerning 'doctrines' which 'the theologians' can 'iron out' in 'time'.
Ergo:
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| "I strongly disagree with what the Pope has said there." |
Nothing has changed.
It is strange the Pope doesn't say these things to the merchants of the Prosperity Gospel, isn't it?
It is strange the Pope doesn't say these things to the merchants of the Prosperity Gospel, isn't it?
It is interesting to note that, even though His Holiness has a habit of preaching on the dangers of eternal damnation in very limited circumstances indeed, the Pope still maintains that faith must be fruitful in good works.
Just wait until the Lutherans find out.
Just wait until the Lutherans find out.
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