Question for Catholics, i am genuinely seeking answers according to scripture, i will even go as far as...?
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Hi,\n\nBeing a Mexican, I'm not sure I can find the right words in English, but I hope this helps. I sympathize with you because I too have tried to find answers about other Christian denominations. I think Maybe you are putting too much restrictions on the answer. You should think as a Catholic. For instance, you should remember that we the Catholics believe (nuestra doctrina) not only in the Bible, but also in tradition(tradición) and the teaching from the Church (magisterio de la Iglesia). That means not everything we believe is in the bible (Jn 21:25).\n\nThe simple answer is that we believe that the church includes both the "pilgrim Church" (Iglesia peregrina) which is all of us that are on the earth and the "Triumphant Church" (Iglesia triunfante) which is all members who are already in the presence of God. That includes all the saints, and also people you've loved and hope that are in heaven now. So I can talk to God trough Virgin Mary, or San Antonio just as I can ask my mother, or you, to pray for me. (I would thank you for that, by the way) Anyway, if you can find someone asking someone else to pray for him/her on the Bible, you've got your answer.\n\nI think if you want more information on the subject and have a spirit of good will, you should talk to a Catholic Priest, tell him you are just doing some research, and plainly ask him.\n\nQue el Señor te acompañe y te bendiga.
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Pray a lot. Try to discern where God is leading you.\n\nIf you want to explore that journey, you will have to start by joining the Catholic Church. \n\nCall your local parish and ask to talk to the Director of RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation). There is never any obligation to continue.\n\nWith love in Christ.
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I do not take anything the bible says literally. I do not know if i will. You asked for honesty and this is what i am going to give. I do not know if i would. I do not even know if i would take one for a loved one. At that very moment i do not know what will happen. But i have learned to accept death. So if they have to die they have to and nothing i do will stop it.\nIf i am i guess that will be the day when i run infront the Gun. I really do not know what i will do at that point in time. I may think about my own life and why should i end it in that manner. I really do not know.\nAnd that is the honest truth.
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Your question is open ended, so it will have a long answer. Here is what the Catechism of the Catholic Church says:\n\n"I BELIEVE IN LIFE EVERLASTING"\n\n1020 The Christian who unites his own death to that of Jesus views it as a step towards him and an entrance into everlasting life. When the Church for the last time speaks Christ's words of pardon and absolution over the dying Christian, seals him for the last time with a strengthening anointing, and gives him Christ in viaticum as nourishment for the journey, she speaks with gentle assurance:\n\nGo forth, Christian soul, from this world\n\nin the name of God the almighty Father,\n\nwho created you,\n\nin the name of Jesus Christ, the Son of the living God,\n\nwho suffered for you,\n\nin the name of the Holy Spirit,\n\nwho was poured out upon you.\n\nGo forth, faithful Christian!\nMay you live in peace this day,\n\nmay your home be with God in Zion,\n\nwith Mary, the virgin Mother of God,\n\nwith Joseph, and all the angels and saints....\nMay you return to [your Creator]\n\nwho formed you from the dust of the earth.\n\nMay holy Mary, the angels, and all the saints\n\ncome to meet you as you go forth from this life....\nMay you see your Redeemer face to face.\n\nI. The Particular Judgment\n\n1021 Death puts an end to human life as the time open to either accepting or rejecting the divine grace manifested in Christ. The New Testament speaks of judgment primarily in its aspect of the final encounter with Christ in his second coming, but also repeatedly affirms that each will be rewarded immediately after death in accordance with his works and faith. the parable of the poor man Lazarus and the words of Christ on the cross to the good thief, as well as other New Testament texts speak of a final destiny of the soul -a destiny which can be different for some and for others.\n\n1022 Each man receives his eternal retribution in his immortal soul at the very moment of his death, in a particular judgment that refers his life to Christ: either entrance into the blessedness of heaven-through a purification or immediately,-or immediate and everlasting damnation.\n\nAt the evening of life, we shall be judged on our love.\n\nII. Heaven\n\n1023 Those who die in God's grace and friendship and are perfectly purified live for ever with Christ. They are like God for ever, for they "see him as he is," face to face:\n\nBy virtue of our apostolic authority, we define the following: According to the general disposition of God, the souls of all the saints . . . and other faithful who died after receiving Christ's holy Baptism (provided they were not in need of purification when they died, . . . or, if they then did need or will need some purification, when they have been purified after death, . . .) already before they take up their bodies again and before the general judgment - and this since the Ascension of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ into heaven - have been, are and will be in heaven, in the heavenly Kingdom and celestial paradise with Christ, joined to the company of the holy angels. Since the Passion and death of our Lord Jesus Christ, these souls have seen and do see the divine essence with an intuitive vision, and even face to face, without the mediation of any creature.\n\n1024 This perfect life with the Most Holy Trinity - this communion of life and love with the Trinity, with the Virgin Mary, the angels and all the blessed - is called "heaven." Heaven is the ultimate end and fulfillment of the deepest human longings, the state of supreme, definitive happiness.\n\n1025 To live in heaven is "to be with Christ." the elect live "in Christ," but they retain, or rather find, their true identity, their own name.\n\nFor life is to be with Christ; where Christ is, there is life, there is the kingdom.\n\n1026 By his death and Resurrection, Jesus Christ has "opened" heaven to us. the life of the blessed consists in the full a
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check your bible for the answer
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I put it like this, my Bible says that I have to do the will of the Father, if I endure til the end, I will be saved, and that I am supposed to work out my own salvation with fear and tremblin...\n\nI think that last one sums things up d best...I gotta answer for me and what God has shown me that I need to be doin...so if I ain't doin what He showed me to do, I got trouble then dont I?
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Not on your life! I'm a born again, washed in the blood of Jesus Christian, who has a direct line to God through the Lord Jesus Christ. I put NO hope in the Pope. I pray to God, not to Mary. I have placed all my hope in Jesus, He's the only way to Heaven! The Bible declares it, that settles it. I don't have to go to a priest to get forgivness of sin, Christ Jesus is my mediator to God the Father. Man cannot give you absolution of sins, only Christ is qualifed to do that. I call NO earthy man "father" only God Almighty deserves that title, certainly no priest.
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Not allot, but I am quite familiar with  the above mentioned verses.  Although the demands the lord is asking ARE SO  extreme, I think I'll just wait on the sidelines until the last moment and just before I die, well,....... well then if ,...if all else fails , I 'll jump in at the last minute!  Hey, what's the Good lord going to do, ..,.Throw me back out?  NOT., I'll be a keeper!
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This is not a question. Be honest with yourself and us. \n\nBut if you want the truth, there is only one sin and one sin alone that keeps us from heaven, and that is not receiving God's free gift of salvation through His Son. You need to realize that good works do NOT get us to heaven. You cannot buy your way there, that is why Jesus had to pay the price for us. It is a debt we could not pay. But don't worry, if you want your companion more than God, He will not stand in the way of your decision, that is what free will is for. If you are willing to pay an eternal price for such a decision, it will be your choice and your choice alone. You might want to talk to God about it first.
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check your bible for answers
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Once I was asked “Have you found Jesus?” I replied “Damn? You guys just keeping losing him” (and probably your faith as well). And while I appreciate your thought and intent the answer is “No Thanks”.  I am pleased that you have found a path but with all due respect, do not try to drag others along! (Usually kicking and screaming).  Make you a deal! I’ll attend a service with you if you attend one with me! Neither will probably convert but I’ve seen yours before. You attending mine may uplift you and at least give you a different perspective.
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I'm not for sure but I want to hear the answers to this as well \n\n\nGod Bless.
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I will go to anyone of them and ask the question given below:\n"Hello, excuse me, if I go and ask your brother/sister 'which door will lead me to heaven, which door will he tell?'"\n\nThis person will show me a door.\nI will walk into the other door  and go to heaven.\n\nExplaination: There are two cases\nCase 1) I go to the twin who always speaks truth. In this case, the other twin  will send me to hell, as he always lies. The former twin will answer his respone without modifying.\nCase 2) I go to twin who always lies. In this case the other twin will send me to heaven. But the former will change his answer.\nIn both cases, I will go through the other door, not the door indicated.
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No offense taken hon.  You aren't asking in an offensive way :)\n\nIf I am wrong about being an atheist, and I stand before god, I will hold my head up.  I'll say "I looked for you harder than anybody I know.  I read the bible in its original languages.  I prayed for hours and hours.  If you know all, you know how sincerely I looked.  If you can chuck me into hell, knowing that, then I go with a clear conscience.  Because I wouldn't want to share eternity with a being who could torment ANYone for eternity.  Let alone someone who looked for him so hard."\n\nI would rather go to hell with a clear conscience and a pure heart than go to heaven because I chose out of fear.
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believe me friend, you'll go (death) before the Vatican goes. Get over it! You know you want to be a Catholic. Mary...pray for us!
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<*> Scripture that all our acts and words will be public at the final judgment.\nI try to live with respect for others but have to admit I've had thoughts , said and done things even since i came to know the Lord I am not proud of.
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yes I agree about some catholics going to Jesus. And they are saved, "whosoever will believe in Him will have everlasting life" John 3:16 that word believe is to have trust in Jesus.