Instead of quoting scriptural fragments out of context, it might help if you take the time to read with an open mind the actual document itself. The writings of Cardinal Ratzinger, considered by many to be the theological Einstein of our times may be above the intellectual IQ grade for many. But I trust you are not one of them. Instead, it is my hope you will read and convert as have so many leading Protestant theologians have done following a lifetime of study, teaching, prayer, and contemplation.
I could quote you every verse in the NT that deals with belief or faith. In not one will you find the requirement of being a member of the RCC.
Excellent link with footnotes, even!
Nevertheless, God, who desires to call all peoples to himself in Christ and to communicate to them the fullness of his revelation and love, “does not fail to make himself present in many ways, not only to individuals, but also to entire peoples through their spiritual riches, of which their religions are the main and essential expression even when they contain ‘gaps, insufficiencies and errors'”.27 Therefore, the sacred books of other religions, which in actual fact direct and nourish the existence of their followers, receive from the mystery of Christ the elements of goodness and grace which they contain.
You're denomination is saying that the Koran, the Pearl of Great Price, Doctrines and Covenants, the Bhagavad Gita, were received from Christ....and contain elements of goodness and grace????
I quote Surah 9:5 from the Koran.
If viewed in chronological order, this is one of the last "revelations" received from Allah by Muhammed.
This is one of the verses Muslims use to justify jihad.
You're attempting to tell me in some way this came from Christ??
"But when the forbidden months are past, then fight and slay the Pagans wherever ye find them, and seize them, beleaguer them, and lie in wait for them in every stratagem (of war); but if they repent, and establish regular prayers and practise regular charity, then open the way for them: for Allah is Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful." Surah 9:5, The Holy Qur'an
It would appear from this statement that the RCC has equated these other texts to be of equal value with the Bible.
NO where is Scripture is this supported.
This is why Christianity relies upon only the Scriptures as the only inspired texts to be used by the believer.
Christianity and Roman Catholicism....there is a difference.