I fully understand that Catholicism is considered the largest Christian denomination in the world. But is it? Or is it the largest Christian Cult in the world?
Right up front I need to make it clear there are some born-again in the Catholic Church. But, they are not considered "good Catholics" because they do not accept or question many of the teachings of the RCC. Most do end up leaving the denomination.
The RCC is ancient Roman Paganism in a Christian cloak. Their garb is the garb of the ancient Roman Pontifex Maximus and College of Pontiffs The Pope and Cardinals are from the ancient offices of ancient Roman religion.
The ancient Romans, when they conquered a new area, would absorb the local religions into their system. The RCC continues that practice by absorbing believes and practices into the RCC. That is how they got their Saints, Mary, prayer beads, holy water and more.
Looking at the definition of a Christian Cult, here are the reasons the RCC qualifies:
Where did this come from? The RCC absorbing the religions that practiced goddess worship.
As well, in the ancient Roman religion, they had the god of this, that and the other. Substitute "saint" for "god" and you have the RCC.
So, then Roman religion had a pantheon of gods and the RCC has their own pantheon of gods, including Mary, Saints and even angels.
They also have demi-gods, their priests, who have the power to forgive sins on Christ's behalf.
Problem is the Bible says have no other gods, only God can forgive sins and there is only one intercessor, Jesus Christ.
At the beginning of the RCC, which was centuries after Christ, there were no sacraments. Then the number increased over time to over double what there is today. Then it decreased to the current 7.
The RCC concept of sacraments does not exist in the Bible. The Bible says it is by grace alone through faith in Christ, the Biblical Christ.
Good works are the result of salvation, not the cause of salvation, per the Bible
No man on this earth has the power to define salvation for God or forgive sins. The Bible lays it out very clearly, so there is no excuse for believing anything else.
There is no way around it, the RCC is a cult. Strict adherence to their beliefs will put a person in Hell.
Right up front I need to make it clear there are some born-again in the Catholic Church. But, they are not considered "good Catholics" because they do not accept or question many of the teachings of the RCC. Most do end up leaving the denomination.
The RCC is ancient Roman Paganism in a Christian cloak. Their garb is the garb of the ancient Roman Pontifex Maximus and College of Pontiffs The Pope and Cardinals are from the ancient offices of ancient Roman religion.
The ancient Romans, when they conquered a new area, would absorb the local religions into their system. The RCC continues that practice by absorbing believes and practices into the RCC. That is how they got their Saints, Mary, prayer beads, holy water and more.
Looking at the definition of a Christian Cult, here are the reasons the RCC qualifies:
Mary has been promoted to Queen of Heaven and Mother of God. She is also of virgin birth. That makes her a god as well. These claims do not exist in the Bible and Christ rejected giving her an elevated status in the Bible.Denial of the Trinity, meaning the absolute equality, power, knowledge and omnipresence of the three distinct united persons of the Godhead.
Where did this come from? The RCC absorbing the religions that practiced goddess worship.
As well, in the ancient Roman religion, they had the god of this, that and the other. Substitute "saint" for "god" and you have the RCC.
So, then Roman religion had a pantheon of gods and the RCC has their own pantheon of gods, including Mary, Saints and even angels.
They also have demi-gods, their priests, who have the power to forgive sins on Christ's behalf.
Problem is the Bible says have no other gods, only God can forgive sins and there is only one intercessor, Jesus Christ.
In the RCC salvation is not by grace alone, but by works. There are, in example, 7 mandatory sacraments to be saved.Denies salvation is via grace alone by faith in Christ via his substitutionary death and resurrection. There is no other way.
At the beginning of the RCC, which was centuries after Christ, there were no sacraments. Then the number increased over time to over double what there is today. Then it decreased to the current 7.
The RCC concept of sacraments does not exist in the Bible. The Bible says it is by grace alone through faith in Christ, the Biblical Christ.
Good works are the result of salvation, not the cause of salvation, per the Bible
No man on this earth has the power to define salvation for God or forgive sins. The Bible lays it out very clearly, so there is no excuse for believing anything else.
There is no way around it, the RCC is a cult. Strict adherence to their beliefs will put a person in Hell.