[Dutchboy88]

"Your opinion about the Catholic Church is just that, your OPNION.

Is there an echo in here? The grave trouble with Rome is that their theology of "traditions" has supplanted the very Scripture that they claimed to have delivered to the world. Of course, the rest of us know this is another self-aggrandizing pipe dream that the men in bathrobes and Prada shoes foist on the public. However, if they would read the Book, they would see that their cult was debunked centuries ago.

[wagglebee]

Is there an echo in here? The grave trouble with Rome is that their theology of "traditions" has supplanted the very Scripture that they claimed to have delivered to the world.

Nonsense. Your interpretation of Scripture might disagree with two thousand years of Church teachings, but this in no way invalidates Church teachings.

Of course, the rest of us know this is another self-aggrandizing pipe dream

What do you mean by "the rest of us"? Protestant groups are every bit as likely to agree with the Church as they are with another Protestant group. The ONLY thing that Protestants really seem to completely agree with each other on is their rejection of the Primacy of Saint Peter.

However, if they would read the Book, they would see that their cult was debunked centuries ago.

Again, that is simply YOUR OPINION based on YOUR INTERPRETATION.

[OpusatFR]

“Is there an echo in here?”

Of course not! It’s only the assent of Catholics who understand their own faith and disagree with those who have formed faulty personal opinions that reflect their bigotry.

[OpusatFR]

“Of course, the rest of us know this is another self-aggrandizing pipe dream that the men in bathrobes and Prada shoes foist on the public.”

You are describing a schvitz, not the Catholic Church. Is there any problem with that? I should know. There have been problems with people who view schvitzing as an ethnic “liability.”

[Petronski]

The grave trouble with Rome is that their theology of "traditions" has supplanted the very Scripture that they claimed to have delivered to the world.

Nope, doesn't describe the Catholic Church.

Of course, the rest of us know this is another self-aggrandizing pipe dream that the men in bathrobes and Prada shoes foist on the public.

Not the Catholic Church either.

However, if they would read the Book, they would see that their cult was debunked centuries ago.

Thank God you're not describing the Catholic Church.

[bdeaner]

The grave trouble with Rome is that their theology of "traditions" has supplanted the very Scripture that they claimed to have delivered to the world.

Can you back that up with evidence? My experience with Protestants is that, when they say these things, dig a bit deeper, and usually this impression is based on a false impression of the Church's teachings. Or there is a genuine ambiguity in the Bible, and the Church's teaching is definitive because it's (arguably) legitimate authority is able to clarify the ambiguity and provide it with certainty that would otherwise be lacking.

I hope this note finds you well, dutchboy! Blessings to you in this Advent season! Let's not forget that when push comes to shove we Christians are allies in a culture war that requires our unity and strength to defeat the Enemy. God bless. With that said, I look forward to some good dialogue. :)