[JHL]

The Catholics have this one right in my humble (Protestant) opinion. They have Scripture on their side, and there’s no use denying it. The little non-denominational church I attend has held to a basically transubstantiationist position for over a century.

[Always Right]

The Catholics have this one right in my humble (Protestant) opinion. They have Scripture on their side, and there’s no use denying it. The little non-denominational church I attend has held to a basically transubstantiationist position for over a century.

True, this is more of a literal vs. symbolic debate, unlike doctrine which seems pulled from thin air. I wouldn't fault either position since Jesus so often taught in parables and never expected non-believers to understand.

[Radl]

The Catholics have this one right in my humble (Protestant) opinion. They have Scripture on their side, and there’s no use denying it. The little non-denominational church I attend has held to a basically transubstantiationist position for over a century.

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I agree with you. My church does not believe it is meant to be the body of Christ, but all you have to do is look at what the people in the region believed after the crucifixion and it’s pretty hard to argue against the Cathollic/orthodox/Copic/syrian/ etc. position. Eventually you get to Europe and the Protestant Reformation and things are considered differently.

[NYer]

The little non-denominational church I attend has held to a basically transubstantiationist position for over a century.

Interesting. Catholics believe in a corporeal, substantial presence of Christ in the Eucharist. It is not just a spiritual presence. The whole Christ is present—body, blood, soul, and divinity. Furthermore, Catholics believe in an objective presence, not one that is available only to those who receive in faith. What does your pastor teach on this matter?