(March 17, 2018 at 2:06 pm)Crossless2.0 Wrote:(March 17, 2018 at 12:50 pm)Catholic_Lady Wrote: We concede that it isn't a concept we have the mental capacity to understand, in the same way an ant doesnt have the brain to understand math.
Not in the same way. Not at all in the same way. But I recognize the Bible as a human, all-too human, artifact. You think it's divinely inspired because, you know, it says so. Lol
Quote:That's why we call it a mystery, as you said
Actually, I said no such thing. I did say that I'm mystified how anyone can believe this or fail to see Jesus' words as anything other than metaphors to guide remembrance. Two cheers for the Protestants, I guess.
Quote:The communion host still looks, tastes, and smells like bread, and is processed in our bodies like bread. But we belive that in some way that we can't grasp, God is present there.
That's surprising, given his alleged omnipresence.
Presumably, he would be present whether you believe in transubstantiation or not, right?
Sorry, I thought you mentioned that we call it a mystery on the previous page.
As for your question, yes, we believe He is present everywhere, but when it comes to the Eucharist, we believe He is present there in a different, much more involved sort of way. That's why I explained it as "in a way we cant fully understand."
"Of course, everyone will claim they respect someone who tries to speak the truth, but in reality, this is a rare quality. Most respect those who speak truths they agree with, and their respect for the speaking only extends as far as their realm of personal agreement. It is less common, almost to the point of becoming a saintly virtue, that someone truly respects and loves the truth seeker, even when their conclusions differ wildly."
-walsh
-walsh
