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Case in point, do you accept every point that every Pope has claimed as from God?

At least those very few declared as infallible teachings on faith and morals because I believe the church is the pillar and ground of the truth.

As to point one, while there may be no evidence that Jesus' brothers (and sisters?) were born of Mary, you cannot show me scriptural evidence they were not.

So as far as point one, to declare Mary gave birth to additional children cannot be determined conclusively one way or the other from Scripture alone. To claim that she did is extra-scriptural.

I personally can't document #2, sola scriptura. Others around here seem to be comfortable arguing the point. But I do accept it.

If I don't, I have to determine who is right regarding many extra-scriptural pronouncements.

Regarding point 2, Scripture does not declare Sola Scriptura as doctrine, and since you believe in it but can't document it, you've determined that someone was right regarding this extra-scriptural pronouncement.

Non-Catholics accept a number of non-Scriptural teachings as doctrine and it always amuses me when they criticize Catholics for doing the same (note that I am not saying you personally are criticizing Catholics).

I have too much respect for the opinions of any Christian than to engage in arguments that can not end, without the subjugation of another.

I don't yeild on my points, nor would I demand that you yeild on yours.

On this I won't yeild...my salvation is dependant solely on the sacrifice of Our Saviour.

On that I hope we can agree.