But even if we, or an angel from heaven, should preach to you a gospel contrary to what we have preached to you, he is to be accursed! As we have said before, so I say again now, if any man is preaching to you a gospel contrary to what you received, he is to be accursed! ` Galatians 1:8,9
Wikipedia: Since the time of the apostles, the term ‘anathema’ has come to mean a form of extreme religious sanction, known as excommunication.
From this website: Comparative Theology ~ Contemplating Roman Catholicism?
The website contains a list of the anathemas. From the article: “The nineteenth ecumenical council opened at Trent on 13 December 1545, and closed there on 4 December 1563. Its main object was the definitive determination of the doctrines of the Church in answer to the heresies of the Protestants; a further object was the execution of a thorough reform of the inner life of the Church by removing the numerous abuses that had developed in it” (Introduction to “Council of Trent” from the Catholic Encyclopedia).
That the Council of Trent was intended to be an expose of the “heresies” of the Protestant Reformation is certainly accurate. In the 25 sessions over 18 years, no less than 151 “anathemas” were levied at the Protestants. (bold mine)
Also, FTA: There are a number of efforts being made to convert Protestants to Roman Catholicism. One such effort is the website “Called to Communion.” Called to Communion is peopled by former Protestants who have converted to Roman Catholicism. They place a high premium on unity, citing John 17:16-22.
Called to Communion bills itself as Catholic and Reformed Dialogue. But if one understands the workings of the Roman Catholic Church and, particularly its magisterium, the “dialogue” can go only one way. Roman Catholicism will not, indeed cannot change. Its view of the Church’s teaching authority will not permit it to change. A successful “dialogue,” from the view of Roman Catholicism, can only lead to one conclusion — the Protestant must become a Catholic.
Justin Peters’ YouTube video: The Ruinous Ruse of Rome: The False Gospel of the Roman Catholic Church
The Roman Catholic Church has anathematized the believers of the Gospel message which is plainly spelled out in God’s holy Word. The RCC puts sanctification before justification and involves man to put in his works for salvation thus making grace of no effect. And from that foundation comes the heretical teachings of this false church. I pray that these links will help to discourage new believers and Protestants from going this route of Roman Catholic paganism as they seek to walk with Christ Jesus. They offer a false Christ that cannot save.
