We do not have the distractions and confusions which mans traditions create within the "Body of Christ" as believers. His Word, and this thru and by His Spirit who teaches us and unites us, is the source we have in common and bears witness to each of us that we are His.
Most here are seekers of the truth and many know it. But it is when we see falsehoods and that which opposes what God clearly instructs that you can expect and know it will be challenged...and that in obedience to the calling we have as His sons and daughters.
You are aware this area of debates will get heated and remarks will spark...lively debates are healthy and good to get to the truth when it is being avoided and or opposed....the Apostles did so as did the followers of Christ.
The moderators have been very clear if it is too much for some then the devotional threads are there for them. Perhaps you'd be more comfortable there.
“We do not have the distractions and confusions which mans traditions create within the “Body of Christ” as believers.”
Hence the many divisions in the non Catholic world, the sects that embrace divorce or queer weddings or any number of odd sanctioned behavior. None of those distractions, just a united hatred for what Catholicism represents. Very sad.
“It would be a foolish and dangerous thing to announce ones denomination...”
Really? Why? How are truth and honesty anything except a sign of brotherhood? How can they be “a foolish and dangerous thing”? Am I “foolish” or taking “dangerous” risks by acknowledging my Catholic faith?