[Just mythoughts]

The “catholic church” was founded in the 4th century, by pharisees that wanted to reclaim their power and influence. That is why catholicism is a nearly exact image of pharisaical Judaism, including the departure from scripture with man made traditions, and the thuggery of the false priesthood.

I must say this is the first time I have read these exact words. And this explanation would explain why all the things Jesus said WRITTEN down by Matthew would be so offensive and the legitimacy of Matthew's WRITINGS are called into question.

[editor-surveyor]

Yes, in Matthew’s gospel, Christ denounced every practice of the catholic church as he denounced the Pharisees.

The two are truly one and the same.