Well, since it’s pretty obvious that the Roman Catholic organization is NOT holy by any stretch of the imagination, that’s quite the absurd claim that it’s a *holy mother church*.
“it’s pretty obvious that the Roman Catholic organization is NOT holy by any stretch of the imagination”
A glaring truth, right? Yet they persist.
When it comes to the art of brainwashing, the CIA could learn a few tips and tricks from the RC denomination.
The universal Church, Holy Mother Church, is not defined by the men that lead it at any point in time. If men lead her who are horrific in nature, the contrast between them and the spotless Bride of Christ could not be more stark. At least for those who have eyes to see. This periodically leads to a cleansing, not infrequently brought about by the just demands of the ordinary faithful, peacefully brought forward, diligently pursued.
The church since it’s thf body of Christ.
The people in it are not perfectly holy because then NOBODY could join.
I’m sure your brand of protestantism is the holy one because you said so.