Originally posted by robrecht
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Now, while it is true that the Parish was very active in a benevolent attitude toward those less fortunate; salvation was a mystical thing, and eternity was not on this Earth, but in Heaven or Hell. Did I miss something? How is this not Apocalyptic? They also believed in the final battle of Armageddon, though it was somewhat murkier than how big of a deal it is in Protestant churches.
I think it is commendable that most Catholic Churches have aggressive outreach to those least fortunate. I think this is what it actually means to "follow Jesus." But, you still cannot divorce Christianity from the apocalyptic nature of salvation and eternity.
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