WebApr 11, 2024 · April 11, 2024. By. Thomas Reese. (RNS) — Many conservative Catholics are upset with Pope Francis, who they complain is changing church doctrine, but they hardly blinked when Pope Benedict got ... WebJun 23, 2014 · For 2,000 years Christians have taught that no one who refuses to believe in the God of the Bible can go to heaven. The fourth-century Athanasian Creed affirmed that “whosoever will be saved: before all things it is necessary that he hold the Catholic Faith.”. The Church of England’s 39 Articles state, “Holy Scripture doth set out unto ...
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WebMar 29, 2024 · Pope Francis has stunned Italian reporters after claiming that ‘evil’ people such as pedophiles and murderers do not go to Hell “because no such place exists.” In an interview with his longtime atheist friend, Eugenio Scalfari, Pope Francis claims that Hell is an invention by the Church to scare Christians into being “do-gooders.” WebPope Francis assures atheists: You don’t have to believe in God to go to heaven In comments likely to enhance his progressive reputation, Pope Francis has written a long, … WebThe press is full of accounts that, once again, claim that Pope Francis has said you don’t need to believe in God to go to heaven. Even atheists can go there, according to these … chisago county gis property map