CHRIS OKOTIE ON CATHOLICISM: It is
quite unfortunate that the self
acclaimed man of God, Chris Okotie
would make such unfortunate remarks. Chris, it is comments such as yours that
made Sextus Empiricus to speak thus of
ignorant teachers and blind guides in
Outlines of Scepticism: 'Nor does the
non-expert teach the non-expert -- any
more than the blind can lead the blind.' The above echoes Jesus' statement in
Luke 6:39-40: "Can a blind man lead a
blind man? Will they not both fall into a
pit? A student is not above his teacher,
but everyone who is fully trained will be
like his teacher." If you were a student of Scripture and
History you would have known Chris
that all Christian Denominations
including (by proxy) your small group
broke away from the One Holy Catholic
and Apostolic Church; hence: (1Jn.2:18-19) "Even now, dear children,
we are getting near the end of things.
You have heard, I expect, the prophecy
about the coming of the anti-Christ.
Believe me, there are anti-christs about
already, which confirms my belief that we are near the end. These men went
out from our company, it is true, but
they never really belonged to it. If they
had really belonged to us they would
have stayed. In fact, their going proves
this beyond doubt". It may also interest you to note that:
"Every plant that my heavenly Father
has not planted will be pulled up by the
roots. Leave them; they are blind guides.
If a blind man leads a blind man, both
will fall into a pit." (Matthew 15:13-14) One then wonders who appointed you
judge for you do same (Rom.2:1). On Idol Worship Deut.5:6-11 & Ex.20.
Read also Num.21:8-9 & 2Kings 18:4 plus
Exodus 25. From these passages you will
see that the same God who prohibited
making of images also ordered it in
other places thus informing us that the emphasis is not on making of images per
se but on use cf. Num.21:8-9 &
2Kings:18:4. Catholics like all peoples make statues
and pictures of saints just as you take or
paint pictures of loved ones or the
President and leave same in your wallet,
your home or office and even look
lovingly at and kiss them sometimes or even make a prayer for the person in
the picture. Same applies to statues of
saints; these days like in times past one
frequently comes across in public places
and private homes, statues of persons
who are deemed to be worthy of remembrance and honour, and people
are not seen worshipping these. On the so called crucifying of Jesus
again and eating his body, please read:
John 6:1-22-42-45-59-69 and
Lk.22:7-19-23 (note vs.19: do this in
remembrance of me) and the early
Christians were obedient to Christ's directive cf. Acts.2:42-47 & Acts.20:7,
and so are we their decendants in the
One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church. May God bless you and may his light
shine upon you to enlighten your mind
and path, amen!