mormon prophet and catholic pope

Originally Posted by FatherOfSix

The Pope is more than just the head of the Roman Catholic Church, he sits on the seat of Peter and holds the keys, so what he binds on Earth is bound in Heaven. The Pope can also speak for Jesus and thus has revelation - but it is a power not used often. The Pope is also the bishop of Rome. The Pope also gives guidance and direction to the flock through encyclicals that he writes. John Paul II wrote many mind-blowing encyclicals that are utterly soul-lifting.

As someone new to the LDS Church, I am still figuring it all out but the Prophet seems to be much more in touch on a daily basis with both the flock of the church and God. The Pope is more distant from the average Catholic and appears to be more of an administrator than a prophet or pastor. This is just my personal opinion.

Hello FatherOfSix,

Just curious ( if I may ) are you LDS ???

Thanks and God bless
Ceeboo ( DaddyOfTwo )

[FatherOfSix]

No, I am not LDS ... or at least not yet. I have left the Catholic Church after I was no longer able to justify certain doctrinal issues with my own sense of right and wrong any longer. Since I used to teach Catholic Church teachings to prospective Catholics in RCIA and taught for the diocese on matters of Life, Love, and Sexuality, this is a big deal for me.

I admire the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and have read much of their new scripture. I have attended one Sunday and am in the process reading the Book of Mormon now. I believe that the LDS could be the true Church and plan to investigate and pray deeply before making a final decision.

Does that answer your question?

Also, my earlier post - my answers on the Catholic Church should have been prefaced with a "Catholics believe" or "The Catholic Church teaches..."

[pam]

In answering the question what is the differences between the Prophet and the Pope..I can give you my opinion based on my LDS upbringing.

The Prophet (also known as the President of the LDS Church) is a prophet over all the inhabitants of the earth. He has a stewardship as a prophet over everyone. Now people have a choice to believe that or not. I truly believe that and that is my opinion.

The Pope as I see it..is over Catholics. He has a stewardship over Catholics. Now not to be taken that I don't see the importance of the Pope to the many Catholics of the world. The Popes during my lifetime have been great men. Have stood up for many of the same values that we as LDS have.

[FatherOfSix]

Pam,

Catholics believe that the Pope is the voice of Christ so you can argue whether that voice is intended for the Catholics only (which is still one-sixth of the world's population) or if that voice speaks to the whole world.

[StallionMcBeastly]

Originally Posted by jimuk

there is no room for speculation on this, if in any doubt on this then i am sorry, the doubter can not know the love of Heavenly father.

Who are you to make such a judgement?

You sound an awful lot like many "anti" Mormons who have told me I am incapable of giving love or feeling love from God because of my LDS beliefs.

I don't understand the negative remarks towards the Catholic faith -
I'm Mormon, but attended a Catholic school for five years. I found it to be a great church with many truths and great people - and the Priest was obviously a very spiritual man in-tune with God.

I believe the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is Jesus Christ's church - that doesn't give me authority to judge and spew negative comments towards another Church. Us God fearing folk are getting smaller in number - lets stick together not push apart.

[pam]

Stallion you took jimuk's comment totally out of context. If you read the entire paragraph or sentence...Jimuk mentions that Heavenly Father wants all of his children back into his comforting arms..that he is a loving Heavenly Father...and there can be no doubt on this or people don't understand Heavenly Father.

There was nothing derogatory in the remarks at all. In fact very much what I believe myself. There can be no doubt that Heavenly Father is extremely loving or you just don't know him at all.

Originally Posted by FatherOfSix

No, I am not LDS ... or at least not yet. I have left the Catholic Church after I was no longer able to justify certain doctrinal issues with my own sense of right and wrong any longer. Since I used to teach Catholic Church teachings to prospective Catholics in RCIA and taught for the diocese on matters of Life, Love, and Sexuality, this is a big deal for me.

I admire the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and have read much of their new scripture. I have attended one Sunday and am in the process reading the Book of Mormon now. I believe that the LDS could be the true Church and plan to investigate and pray deeply before making a final decision.

Does that answer your question?

Also, my earlier post - my answers on the Catholic Church should have been prefaced with a "Catholics believe" or "The Catholic Church teaches..."

Yes, that does answer my question ( Thanks for the reply )

Peace,
Ceeboo

[applepansy]

Thank you for an interesting and informative discussion. I learned a lot.

applepansy

[Elgama]

As I understand it the Pope does lead the Catholic Church through a form of revelation - I was always told by my RC relatives he was directed by God as to what is best for the Church, Hence changes over the years, Priests are now celibate and no longer marry etc

-Charley

[pam]

I did too. I learned a little more about Catholics and their relationship with the Pope. I too, say thank you.