What Protestants get wrong about Catholicism

In this podcast episode, Keith answers a question from Marc: "How do I deal with Protestant misconceptions about Catholicism?"
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[@tommytanumihardja9415]

Thanx Keith. 1. Know your Faith 2. Love your Faith 3. Live your Faith I'm a Catholic in Indonesia

[@Jack-ul7rj]

Here from Indonesia too.

[@katieli8849]

@@Jack-ul7rj sama.. kalian suka liat Catholic Productions by Dr. Brant Pitre juga gak? bagus banget Bible Studynya.

[@treeannie8831]

Wow, hello to India, great to see you on here! You will love praying the Rosary with us at 5pm Central time every day...or watch the replay! ❤️🙏🏻✝️

[@carlaromero3402]

My favorite question to ask when someone approaches me with those questions about Catholicism is, "Is that what you heard from others, or is that the conclusion from your own research and understanding?" I love it

[@paulericn.mouafo6610]

thanks a lot for the wisdom... it's crazy out there how the Catholic faith is gossiped by many who don't event know the doctrine.. time to wake up and stop to be shy to defend our faith in front of such hatred.

[@carlaromero3402]

@@paulericn.mouafo6610 Sometimes it gets frustrating and it makes me feel really that some people are being deeply manipulated into believing all kinds of nonsense. But prayer is deep, I've noticed that most people will back up from having a conversation about the truth of our doctrine or will never acknowledge it, i also find that most people have a problem with the word catholic, not the tradition as they don't harass Anglicans, Lutherans or episcopalians for having similar rites we do and admitting it, their problem comes when the word catholic is included. And it's not like they actually know what we believe in, their resources are their non catholic pastor or someone that is in their church that was barely Chatequized. Like this person that told me Baptism is not important for salvation because the bible says so, but when I asked him about confession and presented the verses, he took a non fundamentalists view and said that Jesus never told the apostles they could forgive sins, that he meant that verse was about spreading the gospel 😬 I pray for them, a lot, and try to not get mad at the ones that insult me, and be a tool and support for those that are open to learn or want to convert. Keith is one of the best inspirations i have, sometimes God doesn't need us to do anything more than planting a seed and leave, only him can do the rest

[@paulericn.mouafo6610]

@@carlaromero3402 Completly agree with you .. and Jesus himself has prophetised this , and said against his churche the gat of hell shall never prevail. so i keep worshiping and praying the Glory of the God.

[@josephssewagudde8156]

They will tell you that they read books. But who writes those books?

[@chuckjohnson6349]

@@paulericn.mouafo6610 i do know the doctrine

[@EthanM317-]

That’s so true; our job is to plant the seed in our brothers and sisters in Christ. Thanks for this awesome podcast Keith!

[@georginamozo-brennan2285]

Way to go Keith!!! I'm so glad you fell in love with the "completeness" of the Christian Faith: Catholicism!! It's beautiful to get excited about the richness of our faith: Sacraments, Magisterium, THE REAL PRESENCE OF CHRIST, Tradition, Our Holy Mother, Saints, Founding Fathers and History of 2000 years that's endure and persevere IN SPITE OF US!! Welcome Home kid and please keep yourself humble, obedient and grateful to fight the attacks of the enemy!! Praying for uuuuu!

[@fabiotuan5206]

All born again christians believers from every and any denomination have the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is the real presence. So think before boasting.

[@josephmclaughlin9404]

@@fabiotuan5206 read the early fathers of the church 1st through 3rd centuries , then we will talk. I believe satan uses the argument that Christians are hypocrites because they sin. He has corrupted many souls through this argument. I am thankful that Jesus provided a teaching church, that only works under the guidance of the Holy Spirit to get us through.

[@LauraBeeDannon]

@@fabiotuan5206 being excited doesn't equate to boasting

[@RumorHazi]

@@LauraBeeDannon Don’t take away his right to totally misunderstand Ephesians 2:8!! It is one of their favorites! Kind of like a rubber crutch. Looks fine till you try to use it!

[@mikelopez8564]

@@fabiotuan5206 if by “born again” you mean baptized in accord with how Our Lord directed, well, you’d be right. Anything else, you’d be on shaky ground without any objective assurance. So, why not do what Jesus said?

[@user-to4df1wp4u]

Thanks a lot Keith! I really love listening to you giving enlightenment about Catholicism.

[@ryanleclaire3948]

You're doing great things. Amazing apologetics podcast here. These are fun to listen to.

[@theresemartin3920]

Keith the first icon to be formed was the face of Christ on the Turin's shroud ! He did it Himself and served as 1st model for icons in byzantine and latin iconography (the shroud" travelled " the whole catholic world and inspired iconographers, + it is said Luke the evangelist painted the portrait of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary ) all icons come from here as for statues : the shroud's image is a 3D image ...

[@voxveritas333]

you are deluded or crazy.

[@LauraBeeDannon]

@@voxveritas333 no you

[@margaretgillespie3504]

I love that man in the shroud!

[@luzza2628]

That’s so true and sad that some Catholics don’t even know about their church teachings. Some are intimidated by other co workers because I’ve seen it and happened to me. Some don’t know how to respond or say something ( my mom took to church but I don’t go). I have been curious all my life why other people believe and think so many (not nice) things about the True Christ funded church. I’ve learn more and more and if I hear anyone, I just step up and explain whatever the discussion it’s about, without confrontation. You’re getting so good on explaining, I thank you for that. The almighty father give you the wisdom and knowledge to continue your wonderful work 🙏🏼 Mother Mary, open our hearts, guide us to Your son Jesus and help us to do and understand God’s will 🙏🏼

[@crobeastness]

As someone born Catholic, went to Catholic school all my school years (except university), left the church and came back, I will tell you exactly why ppl leave. It's the infestation of post-modernist, realitivist, new age philosophy, that has been normalized in the culture. This, plus our parents depend way too much on mass and school to educate us completely on the faith. The 3rd reason is this false modern rhetoric that faith and science are incompatible. The last reason is this false practice of free will where people think "I was raised Catholic, therefore I won't be anymore because I must do a 180° turn to express my true freedom" (this last reason did not apply to me as much).

[@josephmclaughlin9404]

This is Satan’s work, he’s cunning and he’s good at it. Please don’t attempt to beat him if you are not guided by the Holy Spirit

[@bartee807]

I’m a convert and I had some of the common misconceptions for so long and would often mention them to Catholic family members but nobody ever gave me any argument to the contrary. If someone had, I would have definitely become Catholic much sooner! Know your faith folks and share it!

[@wendyhong8528]

Thank you Keith for another awesome video! Please keep making more. It is tough though to try to convince someone whose intention is to attack, like what u said in the video “they want to convince and not to be convinced”. God bless!!

[@alidavalmorbida4368]

Hey Keith. Really enjoying your podcasts. You have an absolute God given gift for conveying your message with humility and in a way that’s easy to understand. You are a gift to us. God bless you.

[@KeithNester]

Thank you so much!

[@jsrebuilds3951]

Thank you Keith, starting your podcast is a great idea...

[@vsh81]

I grew up reading Chick Tracts (and spend decades of my life being a Catholic-lergic due to that!). Most of misconceptions about Catholics in my environment comes from that. May God have mercy on his soul.

[@dorotagarnham6314]

God bless you Keith Holy Spirit is with you always. I love listening to you. You are raising so many important issues here. I am Catholic myself with my faith revived quite recently. I learning so much from you. Thank you 😊

[@angieacosta6415]

Thank you Ken, it's a blessing to hear the way you're explain about our faith, May God protect you at all times 🙏

[@sherrywhite1517]

Wonderful response to Marc! Would also encourage him to pray for those he encounters---especially include them in the Rosary---Our Lady is a wonderful help in the conversion of souls!

[@fabiotuan5206]

Nowhere in scripture does it say or teach that mary is divine.

[@lisbethkelly4480]

No one said she was

[@LauraBeeDannon]

@@fabiotuan5206 she's not and we never teach that

[@andreeattieh2963]

​@@fabiotuan5206 nice strawman argument

[@takmaps]

I've met so many, "I know about the Catholic church, my mom/I was Catholic" :D

[@LauraBeeDannon]

"I went to Catholic school"😆

[@margaritagapol5674]

Keith you are really blessed with the gifts of knowldge n wisdim. N thank you for sharing wat youve got in your beautiful soul. God bless

[@constancerussell50]

So glad you have this KZbin channel....I'm blessed to have found this as I'm needing it more these days...crazy times and things had me full of anger & discouraged...taking a step back and starting over with positive programs...finally let go of watching the news

[@CatholicCat-er9xn]

So enjoyed this! Keep up the good work!!🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@nofragmentado]

Thank you Keith. One thing I remember from a Father he said for us to ask people who were Catholics and now they are not to ask: If you are a person who reads the Bible, Can you tell me what Genesis 3,15 teaches or talked about. after reading this chapter, now let see who is that woman. Isaías 7,14 Mathew 1,23 Luck 1,26 Apocalypse 12.1 Now that you know who the woman is, tell me what do you know about Catholicism? Because if you were Catholic you can tell me why Catholics believe that the Eucharist IS THE BODY IF CHRIST? Also if you were catholic can you tell me the difference between the 10 commencements and the Sacraments? I think Instead of saying “when I was a catholic I was this or that” they should say: “ I was Catholic but since I did not know my faith I left. * I never live my Catholic faith * I never practiced my Catholic Faith”. Hope one day we all can be reunited as he wanted us to be. Love you and respect you all 🙏🏻📿📿📿

[@sabaghebreghzabhier3382]

Why do you wait for to come back where you belong. Jesus Christ established only one holy Catholic apostolic Church

[@fabiotuan5206]

All believers have The REAL PRESENCE it's called the HOLY SPIRIT!! Catholic theology is why many leave catholism

[@sabaghebreghzabhier3382]

@Fabio Tuan You have no clue about the teaching of Jesus. Christ. The problem with Protestantism is everyone has authority to interpret the scripture. Poor soul we have to pray for you

[@fabiotuan5206]

@@sabaghebreghzabhier3382 Catholic theology is not scriptural!

[@lisbethkelly4480]

Fabio, you need to read some church history.

[@iqgustavo]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 *📻 Misconceptions about Catholicism* - Misconceptions about Catholicism often stem from prejudice, misinformation, or fear. - False beliefs about Catholicism can be perpetuated by biased sources or lack of understanding. - Historical events and literature, such as "The Da Vinci Code," have influenced misconceptions about Catholicism. 05:26 *🛤️ Misunderstanding Catholicism as a cult* - Some individuals label Catholicism as a cult due to misunderstanding and biased perspectives. - Catholicism, as the original form of Christianity, cannot be considered a cult. - Misconceptions about Catholicism often arise from a lack of understanding of church history and teachings. 10:54 *💡 Addressing historical misconceptions* - Misconceptions about Catholicism often stem from inaccurate historical narratives, such as the portrayal of the church during the Protestant Reformation. - Understanding the historical context of Christianity can help debunk misconceptions about Catholicism. - Clearing up historical fallacies is essential in addressing misconceptions and fostering dialogue about Catholicism. 16:10 *🤔 Challenging assumptions about Catholic knowledge* - Being raised Catholic does not necessarily equate to a deep understanding of Catholic teachings. - Assumptions about Catholicism based on personal experiences or upbringing may not reflect accurate knowledge. - Engaging in dialogue and asking probing questions can help uncover and challenge misconceptions about Catholicism. 19:09 *📚 Clarifying misconceptions about Catholic practices* - Misconceptions about Catholic practices, such as worshiping Mary, often arise from misinterpretations and presuppositions. - Directing individuals to official Catholic teachings, like the Catechism, can help clarify misunderstandings about Catholic practices. - Encouraging critical thinking and examining sources of information can aid in dispelling misconceptions about Catholicism. 20:19 *🕊️ Catholic Church's Doctrine on the Trinity* - The Catholic Church emphasizes the belief in the Trinity, comprising the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. - The Church's teaching on the Trinity was developed over time and defended against heresies, such as the Arian heresy. - Without the Catholic Church's doctrinal authority, there might be more confusion and divergence in Christian beliefs regarding the Trinity. 24:01 *📜 Understanding Misconceptions about Catholicism* - Misconceptions about Catholicism often stem from misunderstandings of official Church teachings versus individual practices. - It's essential to differentiate between the actions of a few individuals and the official teachings of the Catholic Church. - Addressing misconceptions requires patience, education, and open dialogue, rather than jumping to conclusions or judgments. 27:00 *🖼️ Use of Religious Images and Statues* - The use of images and statues in worship dates back to ancient Christian practices and even Jewish traditions. - Catholic Church's use of religious imagery is not idol worship but serves as aids to deepen one's connection with God. - Understanding the historical context and biblical references helps clarify the purpose of religious images and statues in Catholic worship. 32:21 *🙏 Living Out Catholic Faith* - Living out one's Catholic faith authentically is crucial to dispelling misconceptions about Catholicism. - Demonstrating a genuine love for Jesus Christ and a personal relationship with Him is more impactful than arguments or debates. - Personal example and testimony can lead others to reconsider their misconceptions and open their hearts to Catholicism.

[@comingoutcatholic3676]

@keith nester, it's so true-- what first drew me to the Catholic faith was not an apologetics argument, but the genuine and vibrant faith of my Catholic brothers and sisters. It seemed that they had something I didn't, which as an evangelical Protestant seemed inconceivable! That was the beginning of my journey, and after much study and prayer I am overjoyed to see God leading me home to the Catholic Church. To my Catholic brothers and sisters-- please keep living out your faith with joy and authenticity, and please be patient and open to talking with those of us who grew up with misconceptions!

[@maximara1509]

Thank u so much. Sir, Keith.. Keep it up.

[@bigdog1106]

Martin Luther was a Catholic priest who talks about the Church as an angry ex spouse. He was kicked out for he attempted to change the historic teachings of the Church about the Bread of Life, the Eucharist. From this, Jesus prophesied a conversation with Protestants as shown in Matt 7:21-23: "Not every one that saith to me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven: but he that doth the will of my Father who is in heaven, he shall enter into the kingdom of heaven. [22] Many will say to me in that day: Lord, Lord, have not we prophesied in thy name, and cast out devils in thy name, and done many miracles in thy name? [23] And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, you that work iniquity." Clearly, Jesus does not consider them His followers, nor to be Christians. They had never ate the Bread of Life, the Body of Christ. He never dwelled in them nor they in Him that is why He says "I never knew you" How sad for them...to have eyes but do not see; to have ears but do not hear the Truth. If you are not Catholic you are not Christian, says the Lord.

[@vrscuteri]

John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in HIM should not perish, but have everlasting life. I fail to see where there is any requirement to belong to any specific religion in order to inherit everlasting life.

[@bigdog1106]

@@vrscuteri Do you believe that He founded only one Church? Do you belong to His Church? Or to a church started by someone named Henry, Luther, Calvin, Smith, or Russell? See His conversation with Protestants by reading Matt 7:21-23. therefore, faith alone is not enough, as He tells them to get lost.

[@alanmorton-jones699]

@@vrscuteri Hi Victor, Try re-reading John 3:16 knowing that the word "believe" or as you wrote "believeth" is a verb and not, as taught in many Protestant circles, as only an adjective. In Aramaic, the language Jesus spoke, the word is clearly a verb. That means that it is a doing word. Now read Matthew 7:21-23 again and you will see that it is not just having a belief in Jesus. It is Believing in Jesus which is doing what Jesus/God commands. This applies to other verses you may know as well. Knowing this will change how you read the bible. Hope this helps. God Bless.

[@vrscuteri]

@alray Your right. Christ established one church. And that church consists of every human that has put their faith in Jesus Christ and surrendered there life to Him. It has nothing to do with what church you belong to. Only God fully knows the heart and only He can and will save you when He sees a sincere surrendered heart. No amount of religious rituals by mortal men can ever surrender a persons heart to Jesus. It is a personal decision between you and Him.

[@vrscuteri]

@alray You obviously are a closed minded, totally brainwashed Roman Catholic that wouldn't believe the truth if Jesus stood before you and told you Himself. Have a nice life.

[@treeannie8831]

Another great lesson, Keith! Thank you, brother! ❤️🙏🏻✝️

[@magracemadarico1179]

Thank you so much i new subscriber you chanel i'm happy to Watching and listend

[@thomask1988]

I like your videos, keep going!

[@angelagiannini3910]

Thank you Keith for your explanations. God bless you!

[@abelgarcia6992]

Very, very good Keith. We will recommend this video to anyone whom we know. Our middle son, our daughter-in-law, granddaughter were in Qatar at one time or an other an they all liked there. They all claim that it’s safe there. We pray that your good looking son will enjoy his tour over there and return safe and sound. Amen!

[@drbel382]

Love the energy and down to earth explanations with practical suggestions to live the faith-and shine!

[@KeithNester]

Thank you so much!

[@verum-in-omnibus1035]

Every protestant believes that historical lie, every single one because they’re taught it from the time their children. I was a lifelong protestant and can’t attest to it. I’m struggling to evangelize my family and friends who all are deeply entrenched in this lie. They don’t care that there’s no historical evidence, they all pridefully “must” believe it’s true otherwise they have to admit they’ve been fighting against the true church of Jesus Christ their whole life. Any protestants who actually study church history, and if they truly love Christ, join his Church and become Catholic. Period.

[@mr.fahrenheit8185]

Keep going bro. Defend our Catholic Faith. ✝️❤️🙏💪

[@garyworth6046]

I learned a long time ago, from reading former Anglican John Newman no less, that to study church history, and honestly interpret the results, is to be Catholic. Drawing upon this, then anyone who does not honestly study church history is in error about their Christian beliefs. This error will lead to false ideas about Catholics concerning Mary, purgatory, the pope, the sacraments, idolatry, the communion of saints, etc. Oh, and these ideas are in part in about 38,000 Christian denominations which separated from Catholicism, separations caused by men such as Luther, Calvin, Wesley, et al. Does anyone want to follow these men and their churches, or would you rather follow the church founded directly by Jesus? Protestant denominations do indeed contain pieces of Christian truth, pieces of Catholicism, but are at best incomplete. I (maybe naively) trust that they are in their own way honest about wanting to be true Christians, but are just ignorant about church history. I do not think ignorance is heretical, but dishonesty is.

[@annmariemullen6080]

I appreciate your passion and ability to explain things. I also appreciate Estelle she’s beautiful inside and out

[@poobearsbeautifulgoddess2416]

I REALLY needed this... thank you 😇❤️🙏

[@royalsoldierofdrangleic4577]

The worse are those who say "i spent 30-50 years of my lfe, i know it" then they say that we worship Mary or that the Eucarist is a cannibalistic repetition of the sacrifice of Jesus...

[@DWA86]

Wow this podcast is already in Google Podcast.

[@heygloria]

Great episode

[@marapalavra]

God bless you man!!

[@Aarongorn]

28:40 - Are you sure Paragraph 2112 doesn't allow for holding the Red Star proudly high in hand?

[@KeithNester]

That is only in the super secret underground Vatican archives next to the flying saucers.

[@diannebee]

Hey Keith I was watching your conversion story yesterday and some other video and you mentioned that you didn’t go to rcia class? Why is that? Is it because you understand the Bible already and learned all the misconceptions people had on the Catholic Church? Just wondering! Thank you for your videos- I just tuned into you not too long ago and saw you have a daily rosary! I think that’s awesome. Going to be joining you since I’m struggling to pray the rosary by myself every day (& plus I just started about a week ago)

[@johnpaulforteza5574]

God bless you.

[@Keyfer62]

I believe that each person must freely choose for their self what to believe and what not to believe and that our belief eventually becomes our reality. I was raised Catholic but read in the Bible (at the age of 21 yrs) that if one will confess with their mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in their heart that God raised Him from the dead, they will be saved (Romans 10:9). I was disappointed that I had never been told this in the Catholic Church. I felt that I had to choose the Bible or the Catholic Church so I left Catholicism. I believe that it was the right choice for me. Blessings to all.

[@geoffjs]

You wouldn’t have left the richness of the spiritual life of the CC if you had understood her teachings. Sola Scriptura rebutted 2 Peter 1 20-21 the bible can’t interpret itself Sola fide rebutted James 2 20-24 Protestantism heretical Rom 16 17-18 Thus if one uses the language of the Bible, one would say that “a man is justified by faith apart from works of the Law . . . not by faith alone . . . for faith apart from works is dead . . . but faith working through love” (Rom. 3:28, Jas. 2:24, 26, Gal. 5:6). When Protestants claim the unbiblical Faith alone mantra, they typically ignore Mt 25 31-45 with its emphasis on good works! Usual selective biblical cherry picking! No organisation, such as Protestantism can survive without hierarchy & a unifying authoritative interpreter, the fruits being confusion, division & scandal of 000’s of sects, resulting from personal interpretation, which is not of Jesus who willed unity Jn 17 11-21 No Protestant has ever been able to explain why personal interpretation, if guided by the Holy Spirit has resulted in 000’s sects proving that either the Holy Spirit is wrong or more likely, Protestantism! There are none so blind as those with a darkened intellect which the Holy Spirit obviously isn’t enlightening!

[@Keyfer62]

@@geoffjs Who do you think is being referred to here as the rock of salvation, the cornerstone of the church, Jesus or Peter?…Psalms 118:20-22 (KJV) This gate of the Lord, into which the righteous shall enter. I will praise thee: for thou hast heard me, and art become my salvation. The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner. Matthew 16:17-18 (KJV) And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven. And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. I choose to believe that scripture is referring to Jesus as the cornerstone but I respect everyone’s freedom and right to choose for their self what to believe and what not to believe.

[@Phill0old]

Sadly many Protestants do misunderstand Rome, for that reason they don't reject it strongly enough. Many RCs don't understand Rome either. They accept that a man who says Atheists can go to heaven is there replacement for Christ in earth. Yes the Pope said it, yes that is what Vicar of Christ means. Thankfully any sensible person can just look at history and see the awfulness of Rome with its awful lines of wicked Popes and all the heretics it contained and defended and make an informed choice. I'm accursed according to your cult, I'm happy to be so very unlike it that it freely curses me.

[@Phill0old]

@Bryan It means instead of. Christ's vicarious Atonement was him being punished instead of us. Another person was punished. He replaced us as the objects of God's wrath. Nevertheless the RCc also teaches the priest is alto Christos. Another Christ.

[@josephmclaughlin9404]

Read the Nicene Creed drafted and approved by the Magisteria in 325AD. It expands on the Apostles Creed to provide a more complete understanding of Catholics belief, but In complete harmony with the original Apostles Creed. The Nicene Creed was drafted to remove any doubt about our belief in the triune God and other specifics that the apostles believed in, all with the intention of fighting numerous heresies. Both the Apostles Creed and the Nicene Creed along with the 10 Commandments toitally define what Catholics believe. Nothing dogmatically different for 2000 years.

[@rogerhuner6566]

If a person just listened to the Hail Mary. In the prayer we ask her to pray for us. That demonstrates asking someone close to the person in power to put in a good word for us. Mary is like a switchboard connecting us to her Son, through whom all prayer must go to reach God.

[@marcusdenning1649]

I too was an “expert “!in the Catholic Church because I was raised in it. Until my prayer was answered that Jesus needs to explain to me how to understand Him and the Bible. Enter the shroud of Turin!! I needed “Science “ to be proven to me.

[@angieacosta6415]

I would like you have a talk about people who practice yoga, and those who believe in natural law... Thank you

[@nenettehechanova9179]

THANK YOU KEİTH.

[@mimi_j]

Seriously! When it comes to the wooden cross and you’re like ok then why do YOU have that cross? Oh it’s a reminder 😳that’s exactly what we use it forrr lol sheesh 🙄

[@lois2997]

I must have been isolated I never experienced hatred of Catholics until recently. . While us Catholics would get out of school to attend religious services other kids would be jealous. I grew up in a town of 2000 with probably 15 churches and they all got along. Even when I moved to the city, I never experienced the hatred until recently. I don’t get it.

[@elizabethking5523]

@lois2997, remember , Jesus said we would be hated. It’s because He is hated by many.💔it is the spiritual realm that we are fighting against, not the people that are saying such things. (Although, it’s is hard not to take it personally.) Ephesians 6:12-20.❤️

[@spanky9676]

Fundamentalists and evangelicals are becoming more extreme.

[@lanagonzalez4451]

Amen!

[@metapolitikgedanken612]

There may indeed be some ignorance. But that doesn't prove Roman Catholicism to be right in any way (reverse logic fallacy). And well lots of Protestant critique was/is relevant and correct. And I've seen the trick to use the fact that Catholic teaching is incoherent and changing as way to 'refute' critique.

[@ArmyK9]

I was raised Presbyterian, but due to my mum's deep hatred for the Catholic Church, it made me want to study Roman Catholicism even more. I converted as an adult. My "Roman Pagan" friends had shown me far deeper wisdom and love than I had ever known as a Protestant. Sancta Maria, ora pro nobis peccatoribus. 🙏📿

[@richardgarcia9218]

❤❤❤❤

[@gedat5538]

God bless you, Keith. Holy Spirit led you to be a Catholic Christian!

[@mikelieske3551]

How was the thief on the cross saved?

[@KeithNester]

By Jesus. Just like everyone else.

[@mikelieske3551]

@@KeithNester I asked how,not by who. It was by Grace and NOT works.

[@KeithNester]

@@mikelieske3551 it’s always by grace. The Catholic Church teaches that we need God’s grace to even have the ability to respond to his grace. He reaches out to us, and we respond. It’s not by works, but we need to respond. The thief on the cross proves this. He repented and turned to Jesus for salvation. I made an entire video just about this if you are interested. God bless you.

[@josephssewagudde8156]

Many christian preachers allege, even quote some books to teach that Constantine was the first Pope who introduced paganism into the church

[@bighunterman77]

they think we worship Saint Mother Mary because our veneration is more reverant than their worship. much less our actual worship.

[@geoffjs]

Protestantism doesn’t understand worship because generally, they don’t have liturgical sacrificial worship as commanded by Jesus Jn 6 51-58 so are more like a synagogue with prayer & teaching.

[@docrofo2573]

If that’s the case about the ten commandments, then why did the Jews and the eastern church all keep the 10 commandments as they were? From my understanding, when Moses came down from the mount and had the two tablets that were placed in the ark, they were set up like they are for every other church. This possibly seems trivial to you, but it’s a deal breaker for me and I’m not a believer in coincidence. The 2nd commandment was about idol worship. Even the Eastern church has it the traditional way. I’m not trying to harangue you bud, I just really cringe at this and have a bad feeling in the pit of my stomach about that.

[@geoffjs]

Catholicism combined the 2nd Commandment, the prohibition against worshipping false gods, idols & images, with the 1st Commandment, with Protestants implying the Catholics removed it, another satanic tactic & not of God! To confirm, Catholics only worship God as per the 1st Commandment. Protestantism then combined the 9th & 10th Commandments which Catholicism regards as two, clearly separating not coveting thy neighbours wife & not coveting thy neighbour’s goods. What female would agree to been included with goods in the Protestants 10th Commandment. Clearly a Protestant blatant, devious tactic, they can’t win a fair rational debate.

[@marklara9046]

God bless you and your family. Your conversion to Catholicism itself is already a miracle shown to us by the God almighty. Praise to God.

[@jacektomasz2335]

First Christians used images of Jesus and Mary to help them to focus on prayer from the very first years of Christianity. Who don't believe - check out what we can find in Roman's catacombs. The First Century!!!!. Images of Jesus Christ, prophets from Old Testament and Blessed Mary drawn on walls. This was the origin of future icons beautifully developed in East Church Images have been always present in the Holly Church

[@harriettannediger8772]

I am worried about this TRL movement in the Catholic church. It seems schismatic.

[@owendoyle6403]

🙏🕯️✝️🙏♥️👏🕊️

[@charlesa5870]

Keith, do you believe in evangelism?

[@karmyjames6532]

❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏

[@stevenmorgan1080]

Amen

[@orthocatsr.8723]

Christian heavy metal aye?🤨 I love you even more now bro lol 😆 I was born in OH, too 👍

[@vrscuteri]

30:32 How does the use of a religious image help you to grow closer to God? I don't get it. If I want to go to God I will go straight through Jesus Christ. 1Tim 2:5 For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus. To me, it is like taking the long way around and depersonalizing your time with Him.

[@geraldineekhator5428]

Have you ever tried Adoration? I think that if you went to a Catholic Church that has an Adoration Chapel and just sat there asking for Jesus Christ to help you understand this then he will. You might have to whisper it to him or say it in your mind. Silent prayer is the best way to get his attention. The Eucharist is the body and blood of Christ. So you are going straight to him in the Adoration Chapel. If you receive The Eucharist as a Catholic during mass you are having Jesus Christ directly in you and with you. So come straight to him since you prefer doing things that way.

[@placidopenitente656]

How do you communicate? Do you not use written letters, follow a certain pattern... etc ... do you not use sounds to convey certain idea/s. The problem with most people is that they never go beyond the symbols

[@sarahsabino7279]

@Victor Scuteri It is more of an eye-heart connection. When I am physically far someone I love, the pictures I have may be the only thing that can connect me to them. Memories of good times, hardships, accomplishments, sadness. All of those key moments that I remember when I look at one photo. What more of a religious image that can take me to key points in salvation history. The gratitude I have for our Blessed Mother for saying yes to be the Mother of God, the pain and sadness towards my own sins when I look upon the Crucifix, the triumphant joy I feel when I look at an image of our Lord Jesus sitting at the right hand of the Father knowing and remembering His words “I have prepared a place for you”. That makes a difference in my prayer.

[@jamesm5462]

Do you keep pictures of your loved ones in your mobile phone and wallet? Have you ever smiled alone to the pictures while staring at them without being afraid of being noticed by others? Or You might want to do this once in a while. Stand in front of Peter's statue or St. Joseph statue. Think of what they had done for Jesus. Peter was crucified upside down in Rome. Joseph took care of Mary from Nazareth to Jerusalem and then to Egypt for Mary and baby Jesus..and back to Nazareth from Egypt. He and Mary raised and taught Jesus on scriptures (Old Testament) and some wood work of course. Should we not be grateful too for those Saints' contribution in Christianity? They are our brothers and sisters in heaven. They, along with all martyred apostled and disciples, are with God the Father, Jesus and the Holy Spirit. Mary is our mother when Jesus before he died on the cross handing over His mom to the beloved disciple saying, "Behold your mother" and then handing over the beloved disciple to his mom saying, "Behold your son." ====== Do you consider yourself one of Jesus' beloved disciples? If Yes, then you must believe Mother Mary is your heavenly mother too. You have many saintly brothers and sisters. They are more alive than us on earth. God bless You!

[@vrscuteri]

@@geraldineekhator5428 Sorry to disappoint you, but I do not believe in transubstantiation.John 4:24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.

[@carolmueller3191]

Catholics, don't you pray for God's Kingdom to come and for His will to be done on earth as it is in heaven? The Scriptures teach that God's Kingdom is a heavenly government ruled by Jesus Christ as King. Soon Jesus will bring beautiful changes to the earth. There will be no more death, pain or sorrow on earth, Revelation 21:4,5! No more wickedness on earth, Psalms 145:29! After Armageddon the meek will inherit the earth and live forever on it, Psalms 37:29! Remember the beatitude, blessed are 5 he meek for they shall inherit the earth, Matthew 5:5! Proverbs 2:21,22! The earth will be cultivated into a Paradise like God intended in the beginning, Genesis 1:27; Isaiah 55:11! Jesus will do on a grand scale what he did when he walked the earth including raising those who are asleep in death, John 5:28,29! There will only be one government over the entire earth, God's Kingdom government, Daniel 2:44! Jesus said that this good news of the Kingdom would be preached about in all the inhabited earth for a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come, Matthew 24:14! Soon Jesus will make sure that God's Will is done on earth as it is in heaven, will you be there to see it? John 5:22-24; John 17:3; Isaiah 42:8!

[@KeithNester]

Yes

[@johnflorio3052]

Dear Protestants: Why do you insist on following a faith not founded by Jesus? Today is Pentecost, the birthday of the Catholic Church. Come join us!

[@jakehccc1]

Wouldn't it be nice if he actually preached the Gospel. He is preaching his own Gospel because he is a False Teacher who preys on the ignorance of the faithful. What you hear is only his hate for everyone except the Catholic Religion. Keith is preaching a Cult. Where in Scripture is Purgatory, Praying to Saints, Priests that can forgive Sin in the Confessional, Get into Heaven by paying Indulgences. The worst is Tradition that takes Precedence over the Word of GOD. The Catholic Church History is Horrific murdering other religious groups. Don't take my opinion, actually read it. I left the Catholic Church 15 years ago when I actually read the Catechism that made it clear that If I didn't believe these 5 traditions, I would go to hell. That kind of arrogance was too much to bear. Read it!

[@geoffjs]

If you understood the richness & Truth of the CC you would never have left! Purgatory The concept of Purgatory does exist in Scripture which is very clear when it says, “But nothing unclean shall enter [heaven]” (Rev. 21:27). Hab. 1:13 says, “You [God]… are of purer eyes than to behold evil and cannot look on wrong…” How many of us will be perfectly sanctified at the time of our deaths? I dare say most of us will be in need of further purification in order to enter the gates of heaven after we die, if, please God, we die in a state of grace. Purgatory can be supported by II Maccabees 12:39-46, we discover Judas Maccabeus and members of his Jewish military forces collecting the bodies of some fallen comrades who had been killed in battle. When they discovered these men were carrying “sacred tokens of the idols of Jamnia, which the law forbids the Jews to wear” (vs. 40), Judas and his companions discerned they had died as a punishment for sin. Therefore, Judas and his men “turned to prayer beseeching that the sin which had been committed might be wholly blotted out… He also took up a collection… and sent it to Jerusalem to provide for a sin offering. In doing this he acted very well and honorably… Therefore he made atonement for the dead, that they might be delivered from their sin.” This may be why Luther removed Macabees from his bible & was tempted to do the same with the book of James Luke 12 35-48 servants rewarded/punished in varying ways 1 Jn 5 16-18 refers to deadly & deadly sin ie mortal & venial. For some Protestants to say that all sin is sin and to not differentiate between mortal sin like adultery and venial sin like stealing a dollar is illogical & a poor understanding Confession is in the bible Jn 20:23 Not for the purpose of scoring points, but with Christian charity uppermost in my mind, can’t you see the fallacy & errors of Protestantism which, with “many truths”, has contributed to the development of relativism - man made by Luther & his fellow heretics, not sustainable - you have an incomplete bible - if you are anti Catholic, why hypocritically use the bible that the CC codified in 382 - based on the flawed cornerstone of sola Scriptura - personal interpretation has resulted in the splintering of 000’s of sects - no hierarchy & no unifying authoritative interpreter, causes chaos - Faith alone & OSAS are not biblical not tolerant of Catholics reject the bible when it suits you eg Jn 6 no agreement on baptism ​​Protestantism, with its flawed sola Scriptura teachings has a very narrow view as the bible was codified in 382 & only became mass printed in the 16th century & even then, most people were illiterate so, sola Scriptura was unworkable for at least 1500 yrs. People relied on Sacred Tradition, which existed from the time of Christ & complements Sacred Scripture under the unifying authoritative interpretation of the Magisterium, a reliable, stable 3 Legged stool. Remember also that the bible says that it doesn’t contain everything Jn 21:25 such as the words bible & Trinity. All Catholic teaching is biblical, either implicitly or explicitly No organisation, such as Protestantism can survive without hierarchy & a unifying authoritative interpreter, the fruits being confusion, division & scandal of 000’s of sects, resulting from personal interpretation, which is not of Jesus who willed unity Jn 17 11-21 No Protestant has ever been able to explain why personal interpretation, if guided by the Holy Spirit has resulted in 000’s sects proving that either the Holy Spirit is wrong or more likely, Protestantism! There are none so blind as those with a darkened intellect which the Holy Spirit obviously isn’t enlightening!

[@jakehccc1]

@@geoffjs There is a great deal to unpack in your commentary. The Catholic Concept of Purgatory does not "Clearly" exist in GOD' Word and saying it does, doesn't make it True. Rev 21:27 "But nothing unclean will ever enter it (Heaven) nor anyone who does what is detestable or False but only those who are written in the Lambs Book of Life." This passage speaks clearly of the Lambs Book of Life, a Divine Journal of names of those who, GOD has chosen to save. who therefore, possess Eternal Life. I see nothing, no less clearly (as you stated) that is in the Word of GOD (Scripture) that speaks or even hints of a Purgatory, a necessary cleansing stop before entering Heaven. Unlike every other corrupt Religion in this World, our Scripture was written to the sheep and not to an Authority to tell us what to believe , as is the case in Islam. What is most disturbing and concerning, is Catholic Doctrinal Belief, that the Sacrifice of Jesus the Christs death on the Cross was insufficient for Salvation. That limits Jesus Christ' Sacrifice, Power and Authority, a Heresy of profound proportions. Catholics must also, believe, to be consistent that, Jesus was mistaken when, The Christ told the Thief on the Cross , he would be with him in Paradise. Luke 23: 42-43. "Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise." Paradise is where believers will be with Jesus after death. Paradise is Heaven, not some fictional stop along the way; Purgatory. We all know why the Catholic Church created Purgatory, a second bite of the Heaven Apple. They made a fortune selling Indulgences to the Wealthy to absolve past sins and releasing those wealthy sinners from Purgatory. Indulgences is still on the Catholic Books (Catechism) however it is no longer practiced. If it was the Church would no longer exist. You list Maccabees 2: 39-46. Throughout the Middle Ages there was sufficient doubt and hesitation about the deuterocanonical scriptures of which Maccabees was apart. These books were never included in the Hebrew Bible, Tanakh and is not canonical in Judaism. These books are correctly considered Apocrypha. Jesus the Christ never quoted, hinted or referenced anything in these books. By the time Jesus began his three year Ministry the Septuagint had been in circulation and practice for more than a Century and Jesus cited Old Testament texts dozens of times in his teaching yet he never quoted, hinted or referenced any of these apocryphal texts. The author of Maccabees and these other books, is unknown, making these books unqualified for canonization and correctly so! Confession is presented in Scripture however, where exactly in Scripture is it permissible, for a Priest to "forgive sin" in the confessional? This isn't a joke yet, Catholics actually believe their Sins have been washed away. Only GOD has that Power and Authority, unless you also believe that the Priest can read minds? Yes, I know there are Scriptures where GOD has clearly told us to confess to one another, however, it is an unacceptable stretch to Have Priests actually, Forgiving Sin in the Confessional, simply by reciting The Hail Mary several times or etc, etc, etc? This is pure deceit by Heretics. The so called Confessional must never be a cheap justification for Sin! Sola Scriptura: You are absolutely correct, Sola Scripturea was a creation of man, as It has no Historical Context but an implied Scriptural Basis, however, even if it didn't, it wouldn't matter. Sola Scriptura is a methodology, akin to the Scientific Method; A means for establishing through Evidence, that something is either Fallacious (False) or Truth (Factual). It simply acknowledges that the word of GOD is Inerrant (Factual) Truth!. The Scientific Method is sacrosanct in the Sciences and has been for over 600 years, having been developed and brought forward by Descartes. I wouldn't be surprised if Descartes ( 1596 - 1650) got that Idea and Inspiration from Luther ( 1483 - 1546). Read Descartes "Discourse on method" in which he proposes a Proof for GOD' Existence. No one would ever consider criticizing or rejecting the Scientific Method, so why would you reject the carbon copy standard of Sola Scriptura, Christ Alone, Grace Alone, Faith Alone, Scripture alone is the Sole "Infallible" Source of Authority for Christian Faith and Practice? I would be more than uneasy at Judgment to explain, why I believed in many Doctrines and or Doctrinal Practices that had no Basis in GOD' Word, which was more than Sufficient. If you have another Infallible Source, please present it; Anything less is purely man inspired and created. The Catholic Church Standard for Truth is the Magisterium, Hierarchy of the Authority of the Pope and Bishops etc "all fallible men". A brief review of Current and Ancient Church History will prove their Disgusting Fallibility. Your Authority and three short weeks after the 2023 Synod, approved "Blessing of Gay Couples." Doesn't sound like Christs Church to me! Bishops and others are afraid, that the POPE will approve women Priests shortly after the 2024 Synod. There currently is a huge shortage of Parish Priests throughout the U.S. Bishops and others are afraid based on Evidence. The Pope appointed 66 radicals, that have equal voting power in the 2023 Synod. A first in the 2,000 years of the Catholic Church History, having non-religious, voting on Serious Church issues. Tradition is the foundation of the Catholic Faith. All Scripture must be interpreted through the lens of Tradition, a pure example of a man created Doctrine! That is a powerful creation by the Fallen. Why do we assume that what men did 2,000 years ago was Truth, unless there is also evidence by an Infallible Source, GOD.? Were they Infallible and Moral human beings? Don't think so and Jesus didn't think so either. Christ set the example for the Church Authority to follow. Throughout his three year ministry, Jesus viciously attacked the Pharisees and tangentially the Sadducee' for their Over the Top Traditions, Rules, Regulations, Doctrines and Doctrinal Practices, that served to undermine and destroy the Christs Church. Such attacks were the Dominate, Clear Rationale for their Hatred of Jesus, a clear challenge to their Power and Authority, that demanded his Crucifixion. The Catholic Church in my intellectual experience and opinion has ironically become the Parasitical Equivalent to the Pharisees, who Crucified Jesus, the Christ. Don't take me wrong. I'm not attacking you or anyone attending a Catholic Church. All of my family and some friends were powerfully against my leaving the Catholic Faith. It matters little, what church you attend. What does matter is, your relationship with GOD, Jesus the Christ and the Holy Spirit. I spent 20+ years attending the Catholic Church. I didn't go to church for the Church but only to give GOD, Jesus and the Holy Spirit my Love, Appreciation, Worship, and Fidelity to GOD' Word, which they Richly Deserved. Doctrine, Dogma and Tradition had no meaning to me, until I began reading Scripture, studying the Catechism of the Roman Catholic Church and Catholic Church History. Disgust would be an understatement. I'm not talking about the hundreds of sexual misconducts, we have witnessed over the last three decades, but the massive amount of Immoral, Evil and Bloody Actions taken by Church Authority from day one,! It powerfully demonstrated that this was not Christ' Church. Read about Catholic Church history, written by a Historian and not a Bias Catholic Apologist, who will leave the worst of the worst out of their presentation. The naked Truth demonstrates just how Non-Christian and Immoral the Catholic Church was in every Century. Read about William Tyndale and how the Church Authority tracked him down and executed him without a trial for the Serious Crime of Printing the First Bible, so all the "sheep could read Scripture". That was 1536, a mere 488 years ago. The masses,. Sheep, relied on the corrupt Authorities for over 1,500 years yet, Tradition dominates the Catholic Faith?

[@dannyboy6598]

There is not a single verse in the bible that mentions CATHOLIC or CATHOLIC CHURCH. The bible mentions church & churches but not anything Catholic.

[@lois2997]

Catholic means universal

[@dannyboy6598]

@@lois2997 if it means universal then obey the bible

[@lois2997]

@@dannyboy6598 the Bible we gave you, the Bible you condensed, what did they do before the Bible was written. Yes obey the Bible quit judging others who believe differently than you

[@dannyboy6598]

@@lois2997 its the duty of every Christian to warn others about false doctrines. Btw what bible did u give to me. N btw if u need to know, the bible means nothing to Catholics. All catholics do not read n obey the bible. If u think I'm judging, just ask around friends n relatives. If u find 1 Catholic that obeys bible, this will be evidence for u that the majority of catholics are destined for hell. Hell, because u don't go to heaven by obeying the man made doctrines of the rcc. Baptised pedophiles, sodomites, drunks, fornicators, idolators adulterers, liars, n those who disobey obey bible will be outside the gates of heaven ie hell Rev 22: 15. I will tell Jesus not to be judgemental concerning these people. At least they are baptised n said their daily rosary n observed the 3pm divine mercy prayers n chalets. I will tell Jesus that he was wrong about so many things. At least Keith should be be let into heaven for converting to catholicism. Jesus never knew that the Catholic church was the one true holy n apostolic church. Jesus couldn't see that far. When Jesus returns, do u think he will visit the one true holy n apostolic church? What will happen if he did visit this demonic organisation. He would be killed.

[@dannyboy6598]

@@lois2997 when u cannot reply to the matters I raised, then u are believing heretics n risking your salvation. Look carefully at the matters I raised n seek the Holy Spirit.

[@hemantapegu1053]

Division of the church was purely on political ground and not truly on any dogmatic teachings..

[@lorieduncan3440]

what would you say about the church today with Pope Francis and him embracing all the pagan religions, how about his stance on salvation to all even if they have not been born again? How could this be the true church, when through out the ages it has added teachings, that the apostles never taught? I was raised in the church, my father was a lay minister. I'd ask my father questions and I received "because that's the way it is". When we lost our son and his best friend to a car wreck, we seen the church turn their back on us, but the other family was treated so much differently. We were both Catholic families but the priest showed favoritism. Which is against Gods word. I've always had a hard time believing that the Roman Catholic church is the first church after seeing first hand the things it's done and the attitude of those who fill the pews. You talk about cults, if you look at Mormons or Jehovah witnesses and the SDA they all use extra books, just like the Roman Catholic church. Gods church is those who are born again through repentance, being baptized, regenerated by the Holy Spirit and obeying His word, enduring in faith unto the end. I agree with you that the protestant church has it's problems also, I am just seeking the Lord for His truth and pray for all who truly love the Lord.

[@allenedmon2203]

Lorie, retreat from reading garbage and trying to use double standard and comparing it to other heresies...you are part of that heresies that belong to 500yr old concept with partial Christianity. I'm Eastern Catholic and we can trace everything and back up anything Catholic Church teaches. You view is contradicting on how you use your knowledge about Catholic Church is this or that...either you affiliated or unaffiliated with some internet and book or by somebody's writing and you come here to use it against us... while yet you CLAIM YOU CLAIM YOU KNOW THIS ALL BY NOT FOLLOWING ANYONE OR CHURCH OR JUST BY READING BIBLE ALONE? You should stop pretending to know and act like you accepted the whole bible like most Protestants even if you were once Catholic! You either is a liar that yo we're never a Catholic or actually never a practicing Catholic!

[@sabaghebreghzabhier3382]

You are very confused person, read the Church father and you find out who the apostles are? Peter is the 1st Pope. Jesus Christ established only one holy Catholic Church.

[@chuckjohnson6349]

ANSWER ME LIKE A MAN / TRUE OR FALSE THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IS THE BEAST OF REVELATIONS .

[@KeithNester]

FALSE!! Are ALL CAPS the way a man is supposed to talk?

[@johnnybgoode5598]

@@KeithNester Chuck sounds angry

[@bartee807]

Revelation (no “s”) I’m a woman but I have an answer. The Catholic Church is the Church of Matthew 16:18 so it is impossible for it to be the beast which John had a vision of written about in Revelation.

[@andreeattieh2963]

I'm Catholic period

[@chuckjohnson6349]

@@johnnybgoode5598 I am not angry just speaking the truth. All caps gets your attention and just maybe gets the point arcoss

[@simonslater9024]

Catholicism is 100% biblical. Protestantism is 100% unbiblical. You have 40,000 protestant CULTS. The ONE HOLY CATHOLIC AND APOSTOLIC CHURCH founded on the infallible Rock of Peter two millennia ago,is Jesus Christ himself on earth. There’s NO salvation outside the holy Catholic Church. God bless. Praise Jesus and Mary always!!!

[@geoffjs]

Protestantism is man made, is false & heretical Sola Scriptura rebutted 2 Peter 1 20-21 the bible can’t interpret itself Sola fide rebutted James 2 20-24 Protestantism heretical Rom 16 17-18 Thus if one uses the language of the Bible, one would say that “a man is justified by faith apart from works of the Law . . . not by faith alone . . . for faith apart from works is dead . . . but faith working through love” (Rom. 3:28, Jas. 2:24, 26, Gal. 5:6). When Protestants claim the unbiblical Faith alone mantra, they typically ignore Mt 25 31-45 with its emphasis on good works! Usual selective biblical cherry picking! No organisation, such as Protestantism can survive without hierarchy & a unifying authoritative interpreter, the fruits being confusion, division & scandal of 000’s of sects, resulting from personal interpretation, which is not of Jesus who willed unity Jn 17 11-21 No Protestant has ever been able to explain why personal interpretation, if guided by the Holy Spirit has resulted in 000’s sects proving that either the Holy Spirit is wrong or more likely, Protestantism! There are none so blind as those with a darkened intellect which the Holy Spirit obviously isn’t enlightening!