[kosta50]

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.

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.

[irishtenor]

***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.***

Some parts of the Bible ARE easy to understand, and when a difficulty presents itself, I go to someone who is more learned than I am. Just as you do. Just as everybody does. There is no “myth” about it, but a desire to understand. I read my Bible to know God better, and when I come upon something I don’t understand, I go to someone with more wisdom.