I have one of those. But, fortunately for me, I also had the benfit of formal training in Greek and Hebrew exegesis, and have both Jewish and Gentile versions in their original words.
Manty "Traditional Catholics" don't always trust God. Their trust is in the church... and the inate goodness of man. But, SCRIPTURE tells us any membership in the church gives you a place in the church. Faith in Jesus' saving grace, gives eternal life. Jesus did not die for naught.
Traditional Catholic teaching also places a mortal priest between you and the Throne of God. According to all of my SCRIPTURES, we need no intercessory. Traditional Catholics believe that their is a purgatory, where your candle-lighting and rosary-fingering, can make a difference in the eternal resting place of a dead person. Sorry, there is no second chance.
I caan give you all of the Scripture quotes your church uses to justify itself. I won't fight that batte today. I' will just state that I obviously don't think membership as a RC will earn me a thing with God! for that fact, membership in my own church won't either!
God is concerned with individuals. He can fight battles better than naything you can do. Am I saying not to be saddened and speak against evil. God forbid. But, what I am saying, is that when you place your trust in man, it is misplaced. The verdict has already been passed. All have sinned. All shall die.
But, through Jesus, all can live again. How much time is left in eternity?
Greek training? Are you a Cristi-Critter? Are you in the AHEPA Organization whose former governor was George Felos, Florida's death worshipper in chief? Crist is also a member. The Bilirakis political family takes donations from AHEPA members. They are euthanazi's too.