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I like Leo who thought he could sell people out of Purgatory. I also like the popes who justified the inquisitions. The popes who contradict themselves are great too. I really like the idea that Catholics think that the church that began after the pentecost is the same church that is the Catholic church today. LOL!

Well, you just demontrate that you know history as well as you know your Bible, which is to say, you don't. Provide evidence that Leo thought he could sell people out of Purgatory. There is none. Provide evidence that popes contradict themselves. There is none.

But, you have to actually have read and understood history, theology to know that. You actually have to have read and understood Scripture to recognize that the Church of Acts is the Catholic Church.

From the Catholic Encyclopedia, online:

"Under such circumstances, it is not surprising that the large treasure left by Julius II was entirely dissipated in two years. In the spring of 1515 the exchequer was empty and Leo never after recovered from his financial embarrassment. Various doubtful and reprehensible methods were resorted to for raising money. He created new offices and dignities, and the most exalted places were put up for sale. Jubilees and indulgences were degraded almost entirely into financial transactions, yet without avail, as the treasury was ruined."

Money, money, money. Just follow the money for medieval popery and self aggrandizement! Of course it was only for a REALLY nice church to hang REALLY pretty and expensive paintings....you know, the kind of thing leaders of Christianity should be really concerned about!