Quote Originally Posted by tibilicus View Post
I know enough about the Vatican and it's passed to know that it is a corrupt organization. Even going back to issues such as indulgences in the 15th and 16th century this is evident to seem. Again this isn't saying all Catholics are corrupt but the main institution IMO could be a hell of a lot more spiritual and more in touch with God instead of the other act it engages in. The amount of wealth not just the Catholic church but other churches demand is staggering. Religion is a multi billion doller business and if you believe the Pope and co really care about our salvation over there bank balance then that I'm afraid is wrong.
Your losing creditability when your slamming the church for stuff that happened 500 years ago. I agree with you that the Pope isn't the best way to communicate with God, but your going to far when your making him out to be the most evil force ever.

(for the record I agree with you about the whole need to move past the gay issue but there also is progress going on at the same time. Give it a while.

Also as a Christian I would like to ask you which sins have I committed? Not believing in something with no fallible evidence? .
I don't know if the Christan God is the correct God but I do believe that there is some sort of higher power. Look at the order and majesty of the world around you, and tell me that you can't even accept a chance of a God. Being the skeptical child of the enlightenment you are, you should hold everything, especially your own beliefs in question.

Does your teachings also suggest that if a murderer repents his sins he's free to go to heaven but as long as i'm a good man but refuse to accept something that has no solid backing I will rot in hell?

It would appear God doesn't just work in mysterious way but incredibly illogic ones.
Personally, I'm a universalist so I don't think you'll burn in hell anyway. Overall the points irrelevant in a debate about corruption in organized religion.