[plain talk]

There is no salvation outside the Church Christ founded. That Church is the Catholic Church (and the Orthodox but that discussion is outside this debate.)

Thanks for your straight-forward and direct response. It is offensive, indefensible and bizarre but it is what it is. I knew that was the position and just wanted to see if a Catholic would own up to it. Thanks. It is there for all to see ... without all the lofty doublespeak.

[Brian Kopp DPM]

What is scandalous is that so few Catholics have "owned up to it" for so long that it now seems extraordinary to proclaim something always taught by the Church.

I would think a Catholic would be offended as well if a Protestant told them they were not sure Catholics could attain salvation (not my belief BTW).

We're told that every day on FreeRepublic. I've been here since 2001 so I'm used to it :0)

[Brian Kopp DPM]

You missed my next sentence:

Anyone who is validly baptized is baptized into the Church. Therefore they can attain salvation.