Hello Albert, It's not a noise, but a query of many who maybe curious as to why different denomination of Christians who pray to the same God, have different number of books. As a catholic who has rarely read the bible, I would feel that that is discrimination, why more for me who does not read, and less for those who read everyday? Isn't that so? That is a normal thing for all, not only for books but for other things too.
Yes, it's a curiosity that made me ask this question, and I assumed that the person who answered this query would satisfy me, but unfortunately, you being a teacher, did nothing of such, on the other hand your reply was an angry retort. Your answer made me more confused, that from the 66 books you refer to, you feel they too are too many for you, as you say only 6 books are more than enough, i.e., Genesis, Exodus, and the four gospels from the New Testament. So now what is it exactly you are trying to convey? Let me remind that the Catholics do not venerate Mother Mary as a God, rival to The Almighty but as a mother guiding, consoling, etc her children to God. As we have not seen the Almighty, these Crosses, Saints etc are just reminders to make us remember God. They are reminders of the good deeds done by them to Glorify The Almighty. Did The Almighty choose Mother Mary for one time use to bring The Saviour in this world and then discard her completely? Even Mother Mary had miraculous birth, same like Isaac and so God had some purpose for this, don't you think so? When Mother Mary went to Elizabeth after receiving the news of her pregnancy, Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and exclaimed that she was honored to be visited by The Mother of God. I do not have the complete exact lines right now but one can find them in any Bible. The Bible is more than a guide or reference book. To make life simple, there are only two commandments given by The Lord Jesus, Honour they God and The second is love one another as I have loved you. Hatred comes from the evil one. Cheers Jerry Fernandes From: "Albert Desouza" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [Goanet] Answer to the missing chapters i n the Bible To: goanet@lists.goanet.org Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed Albert writes Every one is making noise that the believers bible has only 66 books whereas the catholic bible has 73. Good. In reality one needs only Genesis to know what God wants from you and what is the relationship between God and you, Exodus to know the ten commandments,Mathew or Luke and we need John.How many of us are ever following what is in the Bible? In Genesis the Lord tells us to increase and multiply and fill the earth. While giving the 10 commandments the Lord God has clearly told us not to use idols in the form of animals, snakes, or human form to describe God. I t is also to be understood that God does not like rivals before Him. He is heart and soul of earth and heaven. Jesus also says "I am the truth ....if u want to go to my fater come to me."What is the use of boasting of 73 books when we do things contrary? We have made Mary another God rival to the existing one. We have saints and mary to help us to go to God. Albert ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This e-mail and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this e-mail in error please notify the Administrator. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this e-mail are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the company. Finally, the recipient should check this e-mail and any attachment for the presence of viruses. The company accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this e-mail. Jarir Bookstore ..not just a bookstore Visit us: www.jarirbookstore.com 24/8/2006 _______________________________________________ Goanet mailing list Goanet@lists.goanet.org http://lists.goanet.org/listinfo.cgi/goanet-goanet.org
