[RevStevenMRobinson]

PLease, someone tell me what gives the pope such power over the views of so many people?
and how does one get elected to be a pope?
i am serious about this question and would like to know

Originally Posted by RevStevenMRobinson

PLease, someone tell me what gives the pope such power over the views of so many people?
and how does one get elected to be a pope?
i am serious about this question and would like to know

He is given the power by men. And those are the men he has power over. The pope has no power over me or over you.

[Soulheart3]

Originally Posted by RevStevenMRobinson

PLease, someone tell me what gives the pope such power over the views of so many people?
and how does one get elected to be a pope?
i am serious about this question and would like to know

Well I am pretty sure that the pope is elected on a vote from the cardinals and the selection is one of the cardinals, but I dont know how cardinals are selected or bishops or such, if you have to climb the ladder so to speak.

-Brad

Originally Posted by RevStevenMRobinson

PLease, someone tell me what gives the pope such power over the views of so many people?
and how does one get elected to be a pope?
i am serious about this question and would like to know

You want real answers? CLICK HERE

Originally Posted by Daniel

He is given the power by men.......

That is a common lie. His "authority" comes from Christ, not men.

Originally Posted by RevStevenMRobinson

....i am serious about this question and would like to know

Frankly, I think you are being dishonest. If you really wanted an answer, you would have read my OP here: The Pope

That explains it all. But you don't want answers: You just want to perpetuate your protestant heresies against the papacy.

[Mark]

Originally Posted by RevStevenMRobinson

PLease, someone tell me what gives the pope such power over the views of so many people?
and how does one get elected to be a pope?
i am serious about this question and would like to know

I personally think this is a loaded question....

Here's another question for you... who gave Peter (the first pope) authority over the first church (the church of the apostles)?

Here's a hint:

Mathew 16:18

"And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it."

Also, the way you phrase the question is misleading i.e. "power over people" ... the pope is the head the Church... like any leader, he is in a position of authority. He does not "control" people - he is in a position to influence people and there is nothing wrong with that - isn't that what the apostles did?

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That is a common lie. His "authority" comes from Christ, not men.

If I were a catholic I would hold fast to that same thought process.

God Bless you CC you have great zeal for your denomination

[RevStevenMRobinson]

you do not know me CC. and making comments as you have is not done in a Christian manor......please do not call me a lier when i simply askeda question.......

and no,i did not read what ever post you listed....i just wanted to know....


i have many friends that are catholic, and fellowship with them..

i have spoke to Mark on many pms and we have the same views on many, many things.
my salvation is based on Christ, and no man........and i am sure yours is as well!

i justwanted toknow

[RevStevenMRobinson]

and i am sorry if this sounds like a loaded question......ido not mean for it to.

I mean that. the last thing we need to do as fellow believers is to fight with each other and to become stumbling blocks.

Bless you all

CC catholic popes have always been elected by men....

[RevStevenMRobinson]

AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!

YOU ARE RIGHT!!!!!!!! but be careful that you are not murdered for your views like so many during the spanish inquisition