[pjr12345]

I have no notion of “always saved”. The Bible clearly requires continuation in obedience to the Gospel. The atoning sacrifice of Jesus is always available to cleanse one from all unrighteousness, but we have to “come and get it” (so to speak). If we fail in our duty to fight the good fight, run the race, then we have no access to the blessings of (and through) Christ.

As to RCC Baptism. I don’t agree that Scripture supports the idea of “original sin”. If I did, then I’d be in full support of infant baptism (it is logical extension from the idea of original sin). Rather, baptism requires a person to have heard and believed the Gospel, and then move forward in obedience, beginning with full immersion water baptism. A person who is incapable of rationality cannot rightly make such a decision.

Finally, the idea that one of your “priests” can dispense forgiveness on behalf of God is ludicrous.

You see, I’m not so close after all! ;)

[Salvation]

It appears that you may not have read all of my post because I definitely said, "thus seeking and receiving forgiveness from God "

God dispenses the forgiveness. Guess you haven't ever read the words of absolution. Here they are for you:

 

1449 The formula of absolution used in the Latin Church expresses the essential elements of this sacrament: the Father of mercies is the source of all forgiveness. He effects the reconciliation of sinners through the Passover of his Son and the gift of his Spirit, through the prayer and ministry of the Church:

God, the Father of mercies,
through the death and the resurrection of his Son
has reconciled the world to himself
and sent the Holy Spirit among us
for the forgiveness of sins;
through the ministry of the Church
may God give you pardon and peace,
and I absolve you from your sins in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.