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Can the Pope send to hell to somebody?
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angellous_evangellous
Guest
Just be nice to him and there's nothing to worry about.
Excommunication only applies to baptised Catholics, and it doesn't make them "non-Christian" or "non-Catholic", it simply means that they cannot receive the sacraments or (quoting the Catechism) "exercise certain ecclesiatical acts"... though I'll leave it to the Catholics here to fill in what those "certain acts" are if they want to.Throughout history, the Pope has been able excommunicate to they that did not accept his will. There is much people who are atheistic or they does not believe in him. We must be scared of his power?
Excommunication does not mean that the Pope is consigning someone to Hell.
madhatter85
Transhumanist
In my humble and honest opinion -
He is a man just like you and I, falliable just as much as you and I
The Pope is just a politician,
He doesn't have the power or privlegde to speak or act in God's name on earth.
He doesn't hold the Holy Priesthood.
I know some catholics will probably get pissy but just as i said, i'm stating my personal opinion. if someoen wants to debate me on this, i'll be glad to do it 1v1.
He is a man just like you and I, falliable just as much as you and I
The Pope is just a politician,
He doesn't have the power or privlegde to speak or act in God's name on earth.
He doesn't hold the Holy Priesthood.
I know some catholics will probably get pissy but just as i said, i'm stating my personal opinion. if someoen wants to debate me on this, i'll be glad to do it 1v1.
Booko
Deviled Hen
Throughout history, the Pope has been able excommunicate to they that did not accept his will. There is much people who are atheistic or they does not believe in him. We must be scared of his power?
Excommunication does not apply to non-Catholics anyway. What are you worried about?
You would do better to get an opinion from one of our Catholic members, who might be able to point you to something that's actually factual about what the Pope does and does not claim to have the power to do.
madhatter85
Transhumanist
In the LDS church excommunication is not a condemnation, it is a release of the covenants they took upon themselves. It's to promote repentance, We do not condemn anyone to hell. in fact it is the opposite, it is breaking the bounds on you that would make your punishment worse if you refuse to repent and change your ways, AND it is ONLY used in extreme cases of severe crimes against humanity.
even if a person does become excommunicated, it is still possible for them to be re-baptised and full membership re-instated, if they will but repent and adhere to the laws and ordinaces of the gospel.
even if a person does become excommunicated, it is still possible for them to be re-baptised and full membership re-instated, if they will but repent and adhere to the laws and ordinaces of the gospel.
Booko
Deviled Hen
One of my husband's uncles was excommunicant because he divorced and remarried.
Are you afraid of his power? Do you even believe he has the power to do what you are suggesting?Throughout history, the Pope has been able excommunicate to they that did not accept his will. There is much people who are atheistic or they does not believe in him. We must be scared of his power?
AslanDesu
Member
Nope.We must be scared of his power?
Confusing exommunication with anathema... they do not mean the same things(though anathema encompasses exommunication).
But even anathema ends with "that his soul may be saved on the day of judgment"
But even anathema ends with "that his soul may be saved on the day of judgment"
MaddLlama
Obstructor of justice
Can the pope command hell to come to earth and exist around one particular person?
That's how I read the title of the thread.
Booko
Deviled Hen
MaddLlama
Obstructor of justice
I was making a funny.
Sorry, I'm pretty cranky tonight. I think my sense of humor is enjoying a week off...
Booko
Deviled Hen
Sorry, I'm pretty cranky tonight. I think my sense of humor is enjoying a week off...
Sorry, it must be catching. That's where I was last night.
Did I mention the moon is full or near full?
Maybe that's because you didn't take into account that the poster is from Sweden and that English is undoubtedly not her native tongue.