It is clear to me that nothing I say will change your beliefs and nothing you can say will change mine. I am among those who believe that the Holy Spirit continued to speak to us through the Church he founded under St. Peter, who, unlike Paul, was an actual disciple of Christ.
Quite possible, but the discourse was enjoyable.
I am among those who believe that the Holy Spirit continued to speak to us through the Church he founded under St. Peter, who, unlike Paul, was an actual disciple of Christ.
I am indeed, of the Protestant ilk, but still hold that the Holy Spirit speaks to the church. Our disagreement rests in that Paul is also an Apostle, though one abnormally born (his words). Peter had his opportunity to write much more but did not. Paul wrote the lion's share of the New Testament and has the same authority as Peter. The secular argument amongst the Christian faith is akin to the argument that Moslems have as to proper succession (i.e. Shia and Sunni).
Thank you for a civil discussion.