Does the Roman Catholic Church function as an idol to Catholics? I believe it does. Of course, Catholics will say that it does not. They will say that the Catholic Church is the original church set up by Christ and that they are simply following what Christ has...
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Roman Catholicism
Matt Slick and Richard Akins debate on Roman Catholicism
On Dec. 22, 2018, I had a Google Hangout discussion with two Roman Catholics. The majority of the time was spent talking to Richard Akins, a very devout Catholic. The link to the discussion is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYhi0EjjMLs. In my opinion,...
Clement of Alexandria and Transubstantiation
Transubstantiation is the Roman Catholic teaching that the bread and cup of the communion meal are literally transformed into the actual, physical flesh and blood of Jesus. The bread ceases to be bread, and the wine ceases to be wine. They are transformed into the...
Ignatius of Antioch and Transubstantiation
According to Roman Catholic dogma, when a priest blesses the bread and cup of the Eucharist, they cease to be bread and wine and instead become the literal flesh and blood of Jesus' human body. The wine and wafers become Christ Himself, called down from heaven onto...
Mary, sacred tradition, and teachings not found in the Bible
Mary has been exalted to an extremely high position in the Roman Catholic Church. But, what Catholicism teaches concerning her is not found in God's inspired word. Instead, Catholicism claims that through its authority to interpret scripture and tradition, it is then...
The church is not just an organization. It is the body of Christ
Different people in different religious groups who affirm the Bible, believe their particular church is "the true church" that was founded by Jesus and the apostles. They often identify their ecclesiastical organization as the only way the church can be understood to...
Roman Catholicism and comparing Mary to Jesus
Does the Roman Catholic Church, in any way, replace Jesus with Mary? Protestants routinely say yes. However, Catholics respond by saying that Mary points to Jesus, that tradition has revealed the elevated position that Mary holds in the Catholic's lives and in the...
Does the Roman Catholic Church have the authority of Christ?
The Roman Catholic Church claims to have the authority of Christ that is passed down to the apostles. Therefore, it has the right to proclaim the apostolic truth, interpret Scripture, forgive sins, reveal sacred tradition, administer sacraments, etc. Everything rests...
Do Catholics Worship Mary?
Worship is an action that has both physical and spiritual aspects. Let's define worship before we see if the Roman Catholic church advocates the worship of Mary. Worship: "in its most general sense is homage paid to a person or a thing. In this sense we may speak of...
Roman Catholic apologist John S Martignoni deals with Mary’s atonement
John S Martignoni is supposed to be a Catholic apologist. He and I have had a few engagements on Facebook. Of course, my view of Catholicism is less than favorable, and Mr. Martignoni has taken it upon himself to challenge one of the quotes that I placed on a Facebook...