The you follow the life of St. Athanasius of Alexandria during the Arian heresy. This type of persecution has happened before and may be happening now. Read more about Athanasius at http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=336
Yes, I know about Athanasius. An impressive man.
The problem that I’m having here comes more recently, mostly in recent Religion forum threads.
On the one hand, I’ve told that I have to obey the church’s teachings for salvation and that I shouldn’t question it because the church Magisterium is the sole authority for interpreting Scripture, and that I’m going to be damned forever if I don’t.
But now I’m told that it’s just fine if you go underground and disobey and dissent if you don’t like what the church Magisterium is teaching.
So how am I supposed to tell when I obey and when I don’t? I’ve already been informed that just comparing what’s being taught to the Bible isn’t enough.
I probably shouldn’t be piling on you for this, but I do admit to finding that kind of attitude a little bit aggravating.