Answer by Matthew Bunson on 10-15-2002: While at times an interesting work on the cultural environment and traditions of the Church, in my opinion the work lacks sufficient doctrinal clarity. Particularly notable is its lack of theological depth in the area of the sacraments. This is perhaps due to the effort -- no doubt sincere -- to present the work as a popular resource. As a consequence, I would suggest disregarding the book's declarations regarding your questions. It is useful to remember that not every book written about the Church provides reliable information, but parishes and individuals purchase many books simply because they are available, fill some perceived hole in a library, or have attractive covers and interesting titles (one would be surprised how well bad books do with a pleasing presentation).He did not deny it did he? He danced around it but never touched the core .... that is the way Rome works.. If he could have refuted it he would have...
He knows in the early Roman Catholic church that the pastors were call clerks not priests.. Jesus was the final priest
You can believe as you choose of course.. but think about needing a priest to resacrifice Christ over and over.. Good Friday just does not do it
The Church calls them priests, then so do I.
If one chooses to leave a denomination, that's part of their journey. Sometimes that leads them to several different belief systems. Each one, as part of life's journey, makes a person who they are in the present.
When one slings mud, they themselves cannot help but be soiled. It's best to live in peace and enjoy the present.