Extra ecclesiam nulla salus! And don’t ever forget it! The English translation of the Latin phrase is “Outside the church there is no salvation”. Why do Catholics particularly get off with such arrogance. I know, tradition Ernie, tradition! Protestants don’t say it exactly that way; however, they come close by saying that there is no salvation outside of Christianity. Like why would one go into Texas stadium wearing a Sooners T-shirt? Are you insane, mad, or just looking to make your life miserable? Back off of the John 14:6 when you first meet someone. Don’t lead with your chin, even if it is made of steel.
Does anyone think that everyone in the world is going to be made a Christian?
Hey, that was the prevailing attitude prior to WWII. Remember the big one? Guess what. Islam thinks it’s going to make everyone a Muslim. Houston (world), we have a problem! Which of those TWO religions is destined to take over the world? Did I mention there are a couple of other religions in the world as well? The violence of Western imperialism, and terrorism of Eastern Arabic groups isn’t sitting well with Buddhists or Hindus.
Our “role modeling” isn’t convincing people.
Here’s a thought. Could salvation (however you want to define it) become a reality for people outside the church, for people not under the Pope, for people who have never heard the name of JAY-ZUS?
Talk about pure heresy!
Unless, when Jesus said “It is FINISHED“. He really meant that INCLUSIVELY!
Talk about a “bummer” of an idea for a works-oriented fundamentalist! 
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