James doesn't disagree with Paul's view of salvation, since James isn't talking about salvation.
Who is arguing like a child, I have given you scriptural proof of what James is saying.
You have read into James your own RCC theology, thinking a 'dead faith' must mean that a person is not saved.
James never speaks of salvation being by works, he speaks of salvation being shown by works.
So, faith without works is dead, but that has nothing to do with a person's eternal salvation, only his 'fruit' production.
Stop reading into James that which isn't there.
A person can kill his own faith, but cannot kill the eternal life that is in him.(2Tim.2:13)
I guess that means the believer has (gasp!)-eternal security!
Well, I agree that Paul and James do not disagree, but James IS talking about salvation. It is YOU who are having issues...
What [doth it] profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him? James 2:14
Why can't you just read what is there? What is the problem? Why are you so stubborn about this? Isn't it clear that James IS talking about salvation????
You need to remember that revelation is from God - not from our own private interpretations. WE need to change, not God.
Regards