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The first election of a Bishop after the Accension was James; why isn't he called the first "Pope"?

Um. Cause Peter was already Pope?

The Papacy originated with the person of Peter. It went wherever he went. When he settled in Rome the Papacy attached itself to his successors in the office of Bishop of Rome.

Well then, why didn't Peter appoint him?

Would that be because:
1) Peter was never in Rome.
2) Peter was never elected Bishop of Rome.(see #1)
3) Peter had no authority to do such a thing.

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Just pick up the 66 books of the Bible today and put away the old garbage. Learn the Bible, love it, and accept the Lord. He'll get you through without the nonsense and lies. He'll guide your path to someone who can teach you the basics, And God will teach you the rest

If we follow you advice, then why should I have to depend on a mere man to teach me even "the basics"? If they are so basic why shouldn't I just be able to pick up the Bible and learn "the basics" on my own? How will I know that the man sent to me won't teach me new garbage? Jeez, you're not even being consistent with your stated first principle!

What happens when I come across someone else who follows your advice and yet we disagree about what Scripture may mean? Who shall arbitrate between us? The same Scriptures which caused our disagreement? You?

Just another example of the absolute pernicious tradition of men that is the 16^th century novelty of Sola Scriptura. Make no mistake about it, the individualism which you recommend is a pure pipedream which has been weighed, it has been measured, and it has been found extremely wanting.

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