Comments on: Opening a Child Development Center

By: Rizzo

Rizzo — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 01:58:35 +0000

As a Catholic and former evangelical (assembly of God), I find the Catholic church’s teachings are more accurate with time, tradition and scripture than most Protestant Churches. The Catholic churches understand that works are for those individuals that make Christ the Lord of their lives and take his lead when it comes to giving, working, etc. They also believe the commandents and the belief that life begins at conception, unlike pro-choice Protestants (ECLA, Salvation Army and Methodist.) They believe that marriage is for life, and will not allow anyone who is divorced to serve in a leadership role, unlike the majority of Protestant Churches. The drunknesses, sexual immorality, tolerance of abortion, occult acceptance and much more lead me to cross the Tiber. Thank the Lord, that I don’t have to go to church and support abortion.

By: Will

Will — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 17:40:05 +0000

I know this comment is pretty late in the conversation, but one of the main reasons I chose to put my money and support behind Compassion (as opposed to other Christian relief organizations) is the fact they work exclusively with evangelical churches (and not Catholics, Eastern Orthodox, etc.).

This conviction isn’t out of hatred toward Catholics, and I fully realize many people come to faith outside evangelical circles, but the Scriptures are clear that we are to avoid any ecumenical efforts that might compromise the gosepl message. I am convinced that working alongside Catholic organizations does just that, as they teach a salvation through faith plus works, which is condemned throughout the New Testament.

Read the New Testament letters of Paul, John, Peter and Jude and note how often they warn us to avoid false teaching within our own churches.

I applaud Compassion for being one of the few remaining evangelical organiations with the courage to protect the gospel message by not compromising their methodology through unbiblical partnerships. I pray they will remain committed in their efforts.

In Christ,
Will M

By: Jack Wilson

Jack Wilson — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 04:55:18 +0000

May the Holy Spirit continue to move in whatever setting
He so chooses.

I came to a knowledge and relationship with Christ as a member of the Catholic Charasmatic Movement many many years ago.

The Spirit doesn’t respect the “boundaries” we have set.

Go God!

By: Mike Stephens

Mike Stephens — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 03:53:57 +0000

Excellent point my friends!!!

Jesus is Lord!!! and that’s all folks!!!

By: Judith Tremblay

Judith Tremblay — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:19:33 +0000

Chris, thanks for the clarification. I agree that we wouldn’t want to cause any strife between churches.

By: Chris Giovagnoni

Chris Giovagnoni — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:12:26 +0000

Judy and Heather,

I was told that Compassion doesn’t partner with Catholic churches because,

Many of the countries where we work have a history of antagonism between the Catholic Church and the evangelical Christian church. In these countries, it can be extremely difficult to work with both Protestants and Catholics. Attempting to do so can easily be misunderstood by church leaders and could lessen our ability to work effectively on behalf of children living in poverty. Additionally, the Catholic Church has developed its own methods and programs for fighting global poverty.

By: Heather

Heather — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:19:34 +0000

I am truly dissapointed and sorry that Compassion doesn’t partner with Catholic churches.
The Roman Catholics are quite experienced in helping the poor and with the social issues that face many of these poverty stricken areas. While Protestant churches barely did anything for many, many years the Catholics were out building hospitals,touching lepers in India,building schools,feeding the poor,working with those with ebola in Africa and have been huge supporters of the One Campaign and many, many other projects.
I know that their doctrinal issues are a bit different but their help and their access to buildings,facilites,even their own church rooms-even their priests and nuns can sometimes teach-but I seriously believe that Roman Catholics would fully be behind a ministry like Compassion International. It’s heart is exactly where many Catholics hearts are-with the poor.
I think American Roman Catholics would love to take this to their church groups and to the priests and nuns here in the States but I believe would be reluctant once they hear that Compassion doesn’t work with their churches. I know my Grandmother would have loved this. So much trust is put in the church. Imagine the lives that could be saved-people may trust compassion even more!
I do hope there’s a good reason behind not partnering with Catholics. I really hope it isn’t some old anti Catholic bias showing up somehow.
I can’t see the Church not wanting to be part of something like Compassion! Why exclude part of the Body of Christ?
Again I am totally shocked and dissapointed by this..

By: Judith Tremblay

Judith Tremblay — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 04:07:43 +0000

hmm. That’s a bit surprising. I wonder why. Is it a doctrine issue, or logistical, based on how Catholic churches work with the community?

By: Juli Jarvis

Juli Jarvis — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 04:05:38 +0000

Thank you for a very informative and interesting article.

By: Chris Giovagnoni

Chris Giovagnoni — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 03:36:00 +0000

Heather,

Compassion does not partner with Catholic churches.