Having been a one time catholic, before now i have always thought it out to seek the truth beyond every shadow of doubt. I kept asking questions but no one could give me answers.even the few answers i got werent biblical(from the bible). So i went out in search for the truth. I have a questions based on the following doctrines observed by catholics which in every way seem not to be scriptural to me.

(1) why do the catholics practice infant baptism? I.e baptizing children and infants.

(2) why do they pray for the dead. I.e they see at as pre-requisite to pray for the dead. As somthing that is so dutiful.

(3) bowing down to the image of mary. I.e praying through mary and saints.

(4) priests and nuns not marrying.

(5) believing that there is a place called purgatory.

(6) categorizing sins as venial and mortal thereby making sins seem as if they have different punihment by God.


Could any catholic proove the following above from the BIBLE only with bible passages. If no catholic can proove all this beyond every reasonable doubt, then i'l believe that such doctrines are the result of human tradition.

I'd love to explain the Catholic faith to you, but first I have a request to make.

Can you please take my name off the title of the thread?

I'm not comfortable with it.

"Catholics please defend your doctrines here" wouldn't be bad, would it?

Thanks and God bless you.

italo: I'd love to explain the Catholic faith to you, but first I have a request to make.

Can you please take my name off the title of the thread?

I'm not comfortable with it.

"Catholics please defend your doctrines here" wouldn't be bad, would it?

Thanks and God bless you.

that is not your name.

your mama probably gave you a jewish name.

KraticKratus: that is not your name.

your mama probably gave you a jewish name.

Still did not justify why d op shud use his moniker in d thread title.

@op, i suppose dat der exist similar threads to urs dat can answer ur questions- it wont be an omen if u resort to checking dem up, if truly u seek answers n not arguements n e-fight cos d title of ur thread depicts dat.

P.S: U cant stay at home n knw wot happens in d mkt, u need to go to d mkt to find out. D same is applicable here.

Grow up naa

KraticKratus:

that is not your name.

your mama probably gave you a jewish name.

italo: I'd love to explain the Catholic faith to you, but first I have a request to make.

Can you please take my name off the title of the thread?

I'm not comfortable with it.

"Catholics please defend your doctrines here" wouldn't be bad, would it?

Thanks and God bless you.

Following this thread.

I have similar questions too (not any form of critic though)....just to be clear about some things you do.

Regarding the thread title;
Are you not proud of being a catholic?
However, if you want it removed, I urge the op to pls, do so.

That's the point. Italo is a son of the Catholic Church.

We Catholics dont like personal recognition as many non-Catholics do.

"Catholics" already covers "italo."

My opinion is the opinion of the Church.

No need to single me out.

adsonstone:

Following this thread.

I have similar questions too (not any form of critic though)....just to be clear about some things you do.

Regarding the thread title;
Are you not proud of being a catholic?
However, if you want it removed, I urge the op to pls, do so.

@Op I hope you are not out to just argue but to seek clarifications.

When you get one, will you be truthful enough to accept it?

Though all what you asked have been treated on different threads, we can also grant your request if you so desire and will not drift along the line.

Whatever u see in catholism that isnt in other kinds of Christains is because Catholism is superior and The Mother of All others. Another point is that Roman traditions are embedded in Catholicism

italo: Grow up naa

of course you can't deny it.

your real name is probably something like david, or solomon, or john, or samson, or samuel, or moses, or peter or gideon some other jewish name.

Your state of maturity has been noticed. Thanks.

KraticKratus:

of course you can't deny it.

your real name is probably something like david, or solomon, or john, or samson, or samuel, or moses, or peter or gideon some other jewish name.

italo shows sign of humility like pope francis

italo:

Can you please take my name off the title of the thread?

I'm not comfortable with it.

"Catholics please defend your doctrines here" wouldn't be bad, would it?

Thanks and God bless you.

young man.. After creating this thread,. I stumbled on one which you created
https://www.nairaland.com/1506699/jman05-please-defend-jehovahs-witnesses

so pls dnt be a hypocrite bro and answer my questions accordingly. And no diversions. Am waiting.

Thank you.

Mrlouis: young man.. After creating this thread,. I stumbled on one which you created
https://www.nairaland.com/1506699/jman05-please-defend-jehovahs-witnesses

so pls dnt be a hypocrite bro and answer my questions accordingly. And no diversions. Am waiting.

Thank you.

The bolded is like telling a snake to not be a reptile.

macof: Whatever u see in catholism that isnt in other kinds of Christains is because Catholism is superior and The Mother of All others. Another point is that Roman traditions are embedded in Catholicism

that does not proove the catholic doctrines above

Italo you are a very big Hypocrite. you do something and get angry that someone else does it to u

typical christian attitude

KraticKratus:

The bolded is like telling a snake to not be a reptile.

please and please. I'd appreciate it if this thread is void of sentiments and sarcasm. If u are not a catholic. Stay back and watch. Or better still make meaningful inputs here. Thank you

Mrlouis: my friend.. That does not proove your doctrines

prove which doctrines? ki l'eleyi n so

Italo.. The stage is set for you. Please proove the doctrines above.. Other catholics are welcomed

Sal C: @Op I hope you are not out to just argue but to seek clarifications.

When you get one, will you be truthful enough to accept it?

Though all what you asked have been treated on different threads, we can also grant your request if you so desire and will not drift along the line.

my brother all this questions are not neccesary.. I believe on the bible and if u can show me these doctrines based on the bible teachings, who am i not to believe?

Salc , bro the stage is set for you.

Mrlouis: please and please. I'd appreciate it if this thread is void of sentiments and sarcasm. If u are not a catholic. Stay back and watch. Or better still make meaningful inputs here. Thank you

All my inputs are meaningful. It your problem if you can't understand them. Not mine.

KraticKratus:

All my inputs are meaningful. It your problem if you can't understand them. Not mine.

i see

My catholic soldiers italo ,salc etc aren't saying anything. Please we need ur responses.

mumumugu: italo shows sign of humility like pope francis

that nigga italo is the least humble member of nairaland

obadiah777: that nigga italo is the least humble member of nairaland

nigga mabe you should ban yourself for breaking rule 2

KraticKratus:

nigga mabe you should ban yourself for breaking rule 2

italo: I'd love to explain the Catholic faith to you, but first I have a request to make.

Can you please take my name off the title of the thread?

I'm not comfortable with it.

"Catholics please defend your doctrines here" wouldn't be bad, would it?

Thanks and God bless you.

But u started it wen u wrote anoda person's name for JW thread. First 2 do no dey pain but second 2 do dey pain most.

Don't judge what you know nothing about.

1. I had a prior agreement with JMAN05 before opening that thread.

2. I deliberately mentioned his moniker because the thread arose from his constant attacks on the Catholic faith and I wanted to take my issues up with him personally, not all JWs. Many of them do not necessarily go about demonizing my faith like him and I didnt want them to feel I was attacking all of them as Iindividuals.

3. JMAN05 practically asked for that thread. I kept warning him as he attacked my faith: "don't make me do this." He was like 'go ahead and do it., invite me when you do because i might not see it'

4. JMAN05 hasn't complained to me about his moniker on the title...he obviously is okay with it.

So please, I beg you once again, take off my moniker from the topic.

The way you have started out, it seems you are here for a confrontation. I don't want a confrontation.

@ Amara and Macof, I never said i was angry or pained. I dont even think the OP has necessarily done a bad thing. I'm just not COMFORTABLE with it and i have given my reasons.

amara.lizzy%40y:
But u started it wen u wrote anoda person's name for JW thread. First 2 do no dey pain but second 2 do dey pain most.

Mrlouis: young man.. After creating this thread,. I stumbled on one which you created
https://www.nairaland.com/1506699/jman05-please-defend-jehovahs-witnesses

so pls dnt be a hypocrite bro and answer my questions accordingly. And no diversions. Am waiting.

Thank you.

macof: Italo you are a very big Hypocrite. you do something and get angry that someone else does it to u

typical christian attitude

italo: Don't judge what you know nothing about.

1. I had a prior agreement with JMAN05 before opening that thread.

2. I deliberately mentioned his moniker because the thread arose from his constant attacks on the Catholic faith and I wanted to take my issues up with him personally, not all JWs. Many of them do not necessarily go about demonizing my faith like him and I didnt want them to feel I was attacking all of them as Iindividuals.

3. JMAN05 practically asked for that thread. I kept warning him as he attacked my faith: "don't make me do this." He was like 'go ahead and do it., invite me when you do because i might not see it'

4. JMAN05 hasn't complained to me about his moniker on the title...he obviously is okay with it.

So please, I beg you once again, take off my moniker from the topic.

The way you have started out, it seems you are here for a confrontation. I don't want a confrontation.

@ Amara and Macof, I never said i was angry or pained. I dont even think the OP has necessarily done a bad thing. I'm just not COMFORTABLE with it and i have given my reasons.

stop trying to avoid those questions posed before u. All this ur stories are nt useful now. All we need is answers. I am waiting seriously, let me see hw u will dislay ur ignorance.

Ukuts gp: stop trying to avoid those questions posed before u. All this ur stories are nt useful now. All we need is answers. I am waiting seriously, let me see hw u will dislay ur ignorance.

So which of the questions posed by the op have not been treated by the myriads of catholic threads on this site.

Ukuts gp: stop trying to avoid those questions posed before u. All this ur stories are nt useful now. All we need is answers. I am waiting seriously, let me see hw u will dislay ur ignorance.

My God!

I've not even started and you're already calling me ignorant...

YOU are just here to fight me abi...

Alright go ahead and fight me. I'm not giving YOU any answers.

After all, when Jesus was taken to Herod and saw that Herod was just being imbecilic, he didn't say a word to him. Let me imitate the master.