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1. Insist he can interpret the Scriptures for himself
2. Speak his interpretations as categorical facts

I get the strange feeling that I must defend these charges.

Let's see...

1. Rome collects a bunch of writings (that it did NOT write), tossing out stuff that did NOT meet IT's standards.
2. Proclaims that IT has produced the ONLY 'interpretation' that is valid of the remainder.
3. Had the political clout early on to squash any dissent of it's power thru intimidation, torture and death.
4. Can't hold it's kingdom together; thus the EO folks.
5. Goes thru a series of quite evil men leading the flock.
6. Many Catholics 'appeal' to Rome to get it to change it's ways.
7. Luther finally succeeds in doing so and does NOT get killed for his efforts.
8. 'Mary' continues to rise to PROMINENCE in the church; thereby softening it's image.
9. Still trying to control ACCESS to GOD, it loses control of the access to and possession and interpretation of the 'Holy Bible'.
10. Fragments even further as a pope kisses the Koran instead of raising a sword to it's believers.
11. Is reduced to Rodney Dangerfieldesque apologists infesting chatrooms; while lamenting the fact that it has such POOR leaders at the helm of the once mighty ship.

Since you obviously don't know very much about the Blessed Virgin Mary and how She fits into salvation history, see:
The Witnesses are Here!
https://sites.google.com/view/thewitnessesarehere
Look for BMOF IV: MARY MOST HOLY-THE WOMAN
The more I know of Her as THE WOMAN, THE MOTHER OF THE CHRIST, the more blessed I feel as a nun being a spouse of Christ and having the first name of Mary. Her name should evoke love and not ridicule. We follow Her example and point always to Her Son, Jesus. She looks for no recognition as she is a creature like us. She well knows how much He loves us and wants us all with Him in Heaven. That wish is Her command.