[annalex]

some of the sources of Catholic tradition were not under Jesus' inspiration.

The Church is comprised of fallible men, we agree. Only few of what has been taught by them has been elevated to the status of dogma.

Scripture's message has been constant

The text has been constant, except Luther hacked off some books and also some laughable translations are offered as dispositive. The interpretation of the text has varied greatly and continues to vary among the Protestants.

Protestants will say faith alone. SOLA FIDE, SOLA GRATIA. SOLOS CHRISTOS. SOLA SCRIPTURA. Thats the essential definition of Protestantism.

I know, and none of it was the teaching of the Church for 15 centuries. Most of it also contradicts scripture mo matter how you interpret it. Read for example James 2 and get back to me on Sola Fide. Or show me where Sola Scriptura is in the scripture.

[wmfights]

I know, and none of it was the teaching of the Church for 15 centuries.

Geez, I just can't imagine why a hierarchal structure wouldn't teach that salvation is not dependent on them.

[wagglebee]

Read for example James 2 and get back to me on Sola Fide. Or show me where Sola Scriptura is in the scripture.

I've always wanted to know why the Protestants think the warning in 2Peter 3:15-16 doesn't apply to them.