[metmom]

I agree with the Protestant position: Namely, that it was just plain STUPID of Jesus to give Simon the name “Rock.” If Jesus had not done that, all the confusion could have been avoided.

Which Protestants said it was stupid to give Peter the name of *rock*? Can you point to the infallible declaration to that position?

Petros is not petra.

A cliff is not a pebble.

Although, I do suppose that Catholicism was built on a pebble.

The true body of Christ is built on the bedrock of Jesus.

[Arthur McGowan]

Since Protestants deny that Jesus intended to give Peter a position of primacy in the Church, I think Protestants need to explain how Jesus could be so stupid as to fail to foresee that giving Simon the nickname “Rock” would cause confusion.

[Rides_A_Red_Horse]

Which Protestants said it was stupid to give Peter the name of *rock*? Can you point to the infallible declaration to that position?

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It’s called a “Straw Man” argument. You attribute an opinion or point of view to your opponent and destroy the false argument.

It’s easier than dealing with valid arguments.

[NKP_Vet]

The elementary, childlike understanding protestants have for Christianity is noted.