We know that there were many churches in existence in those early centuries that did not agree with Roman doctrine, because they were persecuted by the Romanists and are mentioned in the writings of the “church fathers.”
But ... wait ... didn't he say we should not trust the Church Fathers?!
3 posted on 08/30/2009 2:08:05 PM PDT by NYer
( "One Who Prays Is Not Afraid; One Who Prays Is Never Alone"- Benedict XVI)