Actually, Kosta, if you had any idea what it takes to be a Presbyterian pastor, you would refrain from making comments like,”the Protestants would never admit that their pastors are simply acting as priests, or that one just can’t read the Bible and understand.” Pastors in the PCA (Presbyterian Church in America) have to read, write, and understand Greek and Hebrew before they are ordained. That is why I will never become one. (It’s all Greek to me :>)
I never wanted to suggest that Protestant ministers (especially those in mainline Protestant groups) are well read, highly educated individuals. I was simply saying that Protestants on the one hand promote the "perspicuous" Bible myth and on the other use priest-substitues to lead the flock. In other words, officially the Portestants are against priesthood but their pastors act as priests.
***Actually, Kosta, if you had any idea what it takes to be a Presbyterian pastor, you would refrain from making comments like,”the Protestants would never admit that their pastors are simply acting as priests, or that one just can’t read the Bible and understand.” Pastors in the PCA (Presbyterian Church in America) have to read, write, and understand Greek and Hebrew before they are ordained. ***
Are you saying that Catholic priests can not read, write and understand Greek and Hebrew? Huh?
***That is why I will never become one. (It’s all Greek to me :>)***
Our current pastor is a retired business executive who, after his wife died, became ordained. He just celebrated three years in the clergy (he’s 73). My wife suggested that I do the same (if in the same circumstances, I think), but she just doesn’t want me out chasing wimmin if she kicks off first.