[roamer_1]

We often think that the Reformation is when this terrible sin ended, but it really wasn't until Christian churches were separated from the state.

I believe the church, in each case, and as a whole, had nothing to do with it. I think the "fix" was ordained when God went "open source" starting with Gutenberg.

Since then, no one has been able to claim the authority of God, and the so called "heretic" is able to survive. The wheat survives among the tares, as it were.

Thank you for your reply.

[wmfights]

I think the "fix" was ordained when God went "open source" starting with Gutenberg.

Great point.

Once Scripture was available to all it was easy to see the most gross errors.

Since then, no one has been able to claim the authority of God, and the so called "heretic" is able to survive.

We still see some churches that attempt to make that claim. They just don't have the power to enforce their will.

[topcat54]

Since then, no one has been able to claim the authority of God, and the so called "heretic" is able to survive. The wheat survives among the tares, as it were.

But you don't seem to believe there are any real tares among the wheat. Anyone with a Bible is his hand is as credible as anyone else. No?