Or perhaps it is just asking questions that call for specifics.
I've noticed that too. Nothing makes a Catholic fade into the woodwork faster than asking for specifics.
I've posed these questions to numerous Catholics over the months and not had one taker on it.
Feel free to use them yourself.
Just what are those traditions Paul was referring to that he handed down that we are to keep that were not included in Scripture?
How do you know?
How do you know they’re from the apostles, Paul in particular?
How do you know they’ve been passed down faithfully?
What is your source for verifying all of the above?
Please provide the sources for verification purposes.
” How do you know they’re from the apostles, Paul in particular?
“How do you know they’ve been passed down faithfully?
If they were really official traditions, I want documentation they were practiced or believed during the time of the Apostles and before 100ad:
Where do they appear in Sacred Scripture as:
Commandments
Teachings
Examples
Imperative statements of any kind.
Where do they appear outside Sacred Scripture before 100ad in:
Contemporaneous secular writings
Sacred artworks
Secular artworks
If they were not practiced, they were not passed down from the Apostles, nor referred to by the Apostles.
The claim of “traditions” is simply the identical claim of a “living constitution” we hear in the political world. It is the claimed authority to add to God’s revelation at any time, in any century, for any reason the leadership prefers.
The Holy, Inspired Scriptures serve as a bulwark against theological drift into error.
And to close...
This is why I care about someone’s spiritual state of entrusting themselves to the Gospel of Grace, apart from works. Sure, lots “believe” the Gospel (if they understand it). Demons believe. Have you entrusted yourself to HIM and salvation by grace, apart from works or any contribution on your part? Which assembly you choose to worship at after that is not important to me. God can guide you.
“I’ve noticed that too. Nothing makes a Catholic fade into the woodwork faster than asking for specifics.
I’ve posed these questions to numerous Catholics over the months and not had one taker on it”
As a baptised Catholic why do you have to ask other Catholics. I thought you had all the answers.