Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Should Christians Honor Mary?

Praying to the Saints.

As a Protestant for 38 years I had a false notion regarding the early church praying to the saints. I was assuming because people believed saints would have to be God in order to hear everyones prayers. Did I get that wrong. Comments.

The Orthodox View on God's Love For The World

Orthodox View on the Afterlife

What I have read on the Eastern Orthodox view on the afterlife is different than most Protestants. The Orthodox Church has a different view of hell.

Has the Roman Catholic Church Evolved?

We see the Roman Western Catholic Church evolving over time. New doctrines such as Papal Supremecy and infallibility, Indulgences, the term 'transubstantiation', and the Immaculate Coocenption have been created over the years. Comments?

Scripture Alone or Scipture and Holy Tradition?

No where in the Scriptures does one find the term 'Scripture Alone'. This was made popular by the Protestant Reformationist, Martin Luther. Yes, Scripture is profitable but 'profitable' does not mean 'only'. We find many Holy Traditions in the Scriptures along with Scripture references to follow the traditions of the apostles.

Iconography/Protestants

Many Protestants do not understand Icons. They assume this is a form of idolatry. Comments?

The Problem with Lutheranism

As a former Lutheran I have a problem with Sola Scriptura, Faith Alone, Grace Alone, and Christ Alone as I was taught in the church. Any Comments?

Papal Infallibility

Is the Pope infallible and the vicar of Christ?