[Nate] The Roman Catholic Church's yielding to heathen customs and practices that were subsequently incorporated into Roman Catholic Teachings and Worships [sic]. The following is partial list of heathen, Unscriptural practices that became a part of Roman Catholic Dogma over a period of 17th Century [sic]. Approximate dates given are.

1. Prayer for the Dead ... 300 A.D.

2. Making the Sign of the Cross...300 A.D.

3. Veneration of Angels & Dead Saints...375 A.D.

4. Use of images in Worship... 375 A.D.

5. The Mass as a Daily Celebration... 394 A.D.

6. Beginning of exaltation of Mary; the term, "Mother of God"... 431 A.D.

7. Extreme Unction (Last Rites)... 526 A.D.

8. Doctrine of Purgatory-Gregory I... 593 A.D.

9. Prayers to Mary&Dead Saints... 600 A.D.

10. Worship of Cross, Images, Relics... 786 A.D.

11. Canonization of Dead Saints... 995 A.D.

12. Celibacy of Priesthood... 1079 A.D.

13. Rosary...1090 A.D.

14. Indulgences...1190 A.D.

15. Confession of sins to a Priest...1215 A.D.

16. Adoration of the Wafer...1220 A.D.

17. Purgatory proclaimed as a Dogma...1439 A.D.

18. The Doctrine of the Seven Sacraments confirmed. 1439 A.D.

19. Immaculate Conception of Mary...1854 A.D.

20. Infallibility of the Pope in matters of faith and morals... 1870 A.D.

21. Mary proclaimed Mother of The Roman Catholic Church. 1965 A.D.

[Nate] Roman Catholics who read the Bible will soon discover that Jesus Christ Himself forbids Many Teachings and Practices.

[Nate] Note carefully the following warnings given by the Lord Jesus Christ to the Religious leaders of His day Concerning Vain Worship, Vain Tradition and Vain Repetitions. 1. Vain Worship: In (Matthew 15: 8-9) Jesus said, "This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoreth me with their lips; but their heart is Far from me." All Worship is Indeed Vain when it is based upon the Commandments of men rather than the Word of God.

2. Vain Tradition: In (Matthew 15:6) Jesus said, "Thus have ye made the Commandment of God of none effect by your tradition." Vain Tradition is based upon man's teachings and violates it. In Roman Catholism [sic], tradition is consistently elevated above Scripture. This result in Vain Worship (no matter how sincere) and makes the commandment of God no effect---a very serious matter.

3. Vain Repetitions: In (Matthew 6:7) Jesus said, "But when ye Pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking." A basic part of Roman Catholic Worship is the frequent repetition of the Rosary. Its Origin is clearly tied to heathen religions such as Hinduism, Islam, and Buddhism.

[Nate] For a thousand years, Believing Christians have identified Rome with the Harlot of Revelation 17. At the end of the 9th Century, "Tergadus, Bishop of Treas", called the Pope antichrist, yea, a Wolf and Rome, Babylon (Martyrs Mirror, 5th English edition. Page 240). ***** In the 10th Century, Arnulphus, Bishop of Orleans, called the Pope Antichrist, in a full council at Rheims (Peter Allix, The Ecclesiastical History of the Ancient Churches of Piedmont, 1821, Page 229). ***** In the 11th Century, Berenger of Tours denounced Rome's dogmas and maintained that the Roman Church was the Seed of Satan (George Faber, the History of Ancient Vallense and Albigenses, 1838, Page 159). The Waldensians, throughout their long history, identifies the Pope as the Antichrist. The Waldenses treatise titled the Noble Lesson dated 1100 A.D. state[sic]: "Antichrist, the predicted murderer of Saints, hath already appear in his True Character, seated monarchally in the Seven-hilled City." ***** In 1120 or 1160 A.D. A Treatise Concerning Antichrist identified the Pope of Rome as the Antichrist. George Faber identifies this as a production of Peter Waldo the Apostle (George Faber, page 379-384). ***** In 1206, at the conference of Montreal, the Albigenses made the following confession: "That the church of Rome was not the Spouse of Christ, but the Church of confusion, Drunk with the Blood of the Martyrs. That the polity of the Church of Rome was neither Good or Holy, nor Established by Jesus Christ." (Peter Allix, The Ecclesiastical History of the Ancient Churches of Albigenses, 1821 edition, first published in 1692, Page 178). ***** The Bohemians, a Colony of Waldenses in Bohemia, held the following beliefs, according to the Roman Inquisitor. This Description was given in the 14th Century but uses from the 13th Century: "The first error, saith he, is that the Church of Rome is not the Church of Jesus Christ, but an assembly of Wicked men, and the Whore that sits upon the Beast in the Revelation. They declared the Pope to be the head and ringleader of all Errors. (Allix, Ancient Churches of Piedmont, Page 242-259)". ***** The Lollards of the 14th and 15th Centuries maintained "That the Church of Rome Was Not the Church of Christ, but infidel heathens; and they despised all ecclesiastical laws, together with all the Bishops and Ministers of the Church" (Allix, Ancient Churches of the Aligenses, Page 230). ***** The Petrobusians Judged the Pope to be the Antichrist (Allix, Ancient Churches of the Albigense, Page 142). Throughout the Reformation era, Rome was considered the Mother of Harlots. On September 9, 1560, The Apostle Jean Louis Paschale of Calabria, just before he was burned Alive in the presence of Pope Pius IV in Rome, turned to the Pope, and "arraigned him as the Enemy of Christ, the Persecutor of his People, and the Anti-Christ of Scripture, and concluded by summoning him and all his Cardinals to answer for their Cruelties and Murders before the Throne of the Lamb." (J.A. Wylie, History of the Waldenses, 1860, Page 120). ALL of the Reformation leaders considered the Pope Antichrist, including Martin Luther, John Calvin, John Huss; their successors in the 16th, 17th, 18th, and 19th Centuries persisted in this. ***** The Bible translator William Tyndale identified the Pope as the Antichrist in his The Practice of Prelates and in the preface to the 1534 edition of his New Testament contained dramatic woodcutting portraying the Scarlet Woman of Revelation 17, plainly identifying the Roman Catholic Church with this Apostate Religious System. ***** In his work 1893 work titled Union with Rome, Bishop Christopher Wordworth of the Church of England stated the view which prevailed among Protestants at that time "We tremble at the sight, while we read the inscription, Emblazoned in large letter, " Mystery, Babylon the Great " written by John the Apostles in 95 A.D. He was guided by the Holy Spirit of God, on the Forehead of the Church of Rome."

[Nate] We believe the Roman Catholic Church is the Partial fulfillment of the prophecy in Revelation 17 of a One-World religious Harlot. This is not to say that Revelation 17 is entirely fulfilled by Roman Catholism [sic]. This prophecy will not be completed until the reign of the Antichrist just prior to the Coming of the Lord, and Rome will be joined by a conglomeration of others [sic] apostate churches and organizations, the end result, no doubt, of the present Ecumenical movement.

[Nate] The Roman Catholic Church was infiltrated by the false teachings and unscriptural practices of the Charismatic Movement in the early 1960's. Its influence within Roman Catholicsm [sic] is growing rapidly. Once this movement became entrenched in the Roman Catholic Church, the Catholic leaders were quick to see that [sic] would be to their advantage to encourage these teachings rather than to oppose them. They discovered that they could use the Charismatic doctrines and practices [sic] build the Roman Catholic Church by such practices a logical and needed "renewal movement within the Church." Many people are attracted to the displays of healings, miracles, and others [sic] supposed demonstration of Holy Spirit Presence and Power, not realizing that if this were a true ministry of the Holy Spirit it would lead them to a reorganization and repudiation of the false teachings of Roman Catholism [sic]. The Charismatic Movement, both within and outside of the Roman Catholic Church is not a Movement of the Holy Spirit, but a false spirit.

[Nate] When Billy Graham began his ministry 40 years ago, he recognized Roman Catholicism as a false religion and Warned against it. Then, as Graham's crowds and popularity grew, Warnings about Roman Catholicism Ceased and those who made professions of faith in his crusades were Sent Back into the Roman Catholic Church. Later, Graham accepted Roman Catholics as counselors if they took his prescribed training course. Still later, Roman Catholic priests, bishops, and cardinals were included in the Graham Crusade committees, and finally, Graham called Pope John Paul II one of the World's great evangelists.

(II Corinthians 11: 13-150 for such men are false Apostles, deceitful workmen, masquerading as the Apostles of Christ. And no wonder, for Satan Himself masquerades as an angel of light. It is not surprising, then, if his servants masquerade as Servants of righteousness. Their End will be what their actions deserve. (New International Version). (Matthew 7: 21-23) Jesus said in the Day of Judgment "Not Everyone that saith unto me, " Lord, Lord, shall enter into the Kingdom of heaven; but he that Doeth the Will of my Father which is in Heaven. Many will say to me in That DAY! Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? And in thy name have cast out devils, and in thy name have done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, "I Never Knew You!" Depart from Me, ye evildoers!."

(Rev. 17:5) Call this Woman "The mother of Harlots"--- The Church of Rome has claimed to be the Mother of All her "Strayed Children." The Protestants who "Protested" left her in the 1700's. God issues a fervent Plea for His " Other Sheep "to come out of Babylon! Before the Last Days arrive. There are good Christians within the Roman Catholic Church and 30,000 Protestants [sic] Denominations."

[Nate] Remember this: If "A thousand years is as a DAY to the Lord" The Inquisition and many of the Catholic Church Crimes took place Only Yesterday in God's eyes. Ever since the Days of Babel, the city of Babylon has represented Organization opposition to the Purposes of God on earth. And the Bible carried the stern Warning for ALL of God's people to Come out of Her "Babylon" don't partake of her sins that reach heaven, don't receive the Plagues that are coming to her.

[Nate] Seven Bowls of God's wrath on the Earth/Beast/Babylon (Revelation 16: 1-21). 1). The first angel poured out his bowl of God's wrath on the land, and Ugly and Painful Sores broke out on people who had the Mark of the Beast, and Worship his image. 2). The sea turned into blood and every living things in the sea dies. 3). The rivers and springs of water, and they became blood. Lord, God almighty, True and Righteous for they have Shed the Blood of Saints and Prophets and you have given them blood to drink as they deserve. 4.) The Sun was given power to scorch the people with fire. The intense heat seared them and they cursed the name of God who had control over these plagues. 5). The fifth angel poured out his bowl on the throne of the beast and his kingdom was plunged into darkness. 6). They are spirits of demons, performing miraculous signs and they go out for the battle on the great day of God almighty is call Armageddon. 7). Then there came a severe earthquake. No earthquake like it has ever occurred since man has been on earth... and great city slipped into three parts, and the cities of the nations collapsed. God remembered Babylon the Great and gave her the cup filled with the wine of the Fury of His Wrath. From the sky huge hailstones of about 100 pounds each fell upon men...

[Nate] During the 1260-year rule of the Papacy, this church sought to be the ONLY one with access to God's Word. They performed their Masses in a Language the common man did not understand, and zealously destroyed any translation of the Bible that [sic] "Peasant " could read.

The Roman Catholic Church went about Selling in Blessings and Indulgences, even in (Acts 8: 20) says the gift of God cannot be Purchased with money, and when any one came along and Disagreed with their doctrine, this Church totally forgot that the Only Coercion Christ use as [sic[ Coercion of LOVE. The Roman Catholic [sic] went far, far beyond that...they formed the INQUISITION!

[Nate] It's estimated that during these 1260 years 50-100 Millions [sic] people were put to Death for "Heresy" by the Catholic Church. For only wanting to read the Scriptures themselves, in their own languages, and believing as Gods' spirit lead, Millions were tortured in dungeons and burned at stake.

[Nate] (Matthew 16:17-19) Jesus said to Peter "...On this Rock I will build My Church and the Gates of Hell will not prevail against it." Peter...Rock...Church. In the Greek "Peter" is Petros (detached stone) and Rock (bedrock). The "Bedrock" on which the Church is built is Christ! Peter's confession of Faith in Jesus as the Messiah.