THE CATHOLIC KNIGHT: When we look back at the panorama of the 20th century, and most specifically the warning of the Blessed Virgin given at Fatima, it is the subject of Hell that is brought to the forefront. It seems that one of the greatest strategies of the Evil One in the last 100 years is to convince modern man that there is no Hell. This has perhaps been the precursor that has led to such rampant immorality in our Western world.
On the topic of Hell, Michael Voris does a good job here, pointing out that it is our understanding of Hell that needs revision, not the doctrine itself. When we think of hell, the vision of flames comes to mind. The Scriptures however, also use the analogy of thirst to describe the pains of Hell, and when we consider this it becomes obvious. Hell cannot be imagined by the human mind. It is a spiritual state of lost souls, a state that is opposed to God, and is apart from God, or at least "tries" to be apart from God. Since God is omnipresent however, that is not possible, so Hell is a state of existence that seeks to be apart from God, but cannot be, because that is impossible. Those souls in Hell find the presence of God repulsive but cannot escape Him. It is an experience that the human mind cannot fathom, but one that can only be compared to everlasting flames and eternal thirst.
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Most people are afraid to say they believe in Hell incase they look like nut-jobs. They're probably afraid of getting the question "Why would you believe in a God that does that to people" as well.
Sir Knight,
While I'm sure Voris may have several valid points, shouldn't we be a little reluctant to take his word on things given his recent video on the Knights of Columbus?
Voris' attack on the KofC was directed solely at the upper leadership (national and state), not toward the lower councils. So it was not an attack on the KofC per se', but rather it's upper management.
I think Voris was a bit too judgmental of his fellow knights, and in that respect I think he forgot the message of the third-degree. Nevertheless, his criticism is warranted in some regard, and the upper management should take note. It only stings when there is some truth to it. I say that as a faithful knight who is remains loyal to the organization.
As a loyal Knight of Columbus, I will continue to use Voris' videos for now.
Sir Knight,
This is an incredible take on the subject of hell; a very different approach to how it has been framed in both Protestant (among non Nihilistic denominations) and Catholic alike. it appears very similar to the way an Orthodox convert fellow student of mine put it when we discussed this together a couple of years ago now. it makes perfect sense. For it is we who separate ourselves from God, by thought and/or action. Thus, as God is omnipresent, to a God rejecter for instance, His eternal presence would be vexatious to them to say the least.
Blessings,
Sarah,
Australia.
I've seen Voris' video too, and I'd like to know where he got the idea that the two legislators in question were Knights. Sure, they were Catholic and they did vote in favor of it, but where's his proof that they were Knights?
'Christian' beliefs run from the nihilistic (The Jehovah’s Witnesses) to 'universalists'. The latter group includes the Rev. Carlton Pearson and even some orthodox Catholics (A particular Lutheran minister who became a Catholic priest comes to mind.)who say that as Catholics, we're obligated to believe in the existence of hell, but we don't necessarily have to believe anyone except the fallen angels is even there. I find 'universalism' rather ridiculous because I can't imagine the likes of Mother Theresa, Pope John Paul, or Corrie Ten Boom sharing an eternal abode with the likes of a Josef Mengele, Adolf Hitler or Pol Pot. Besides that, in the Gospels, Our Lord Jesus Christ warned about hell more times than he mentions heaven. Too, for someone who doesn't want to spend eternity with God, being in heaven would be a hell for them. Then you have those who claim to be 'spiritual', but not 'religious' (whatever that means….usually the ‘Oprah-ized’ types) who claim that hell is right here - right now and not in any eternal after-life. ~ Jaymes(Florida)
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