“As an Evangelical Christian, I do not believe something because my pastor or church tells me to...”
That’s because your pastor dosen’t have apostolic succession. I resent the snide tone in your post; insinuating that Catholics are too stupid to think for themselves.
That’s because your pastor dosen’t have apostolic succession. I resent the snide tone in your post; insinuating that Catholics are too stupid to think for themselves.
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There wasn’t a ‘tone’ in it. If you read the thread you will see I have been very cordial. My post was by way of explanation as to why I don’t see the world the same.
I’m not sure why you think that I was implying Catholics are too stupid to think for themselves, I never said that, nor do I believe that. Some of my favorite Biblical Studies professors were professing Catholics and we enjoyed many cordial debates. Whatever your issue, I am not in any way hostile to the Catholic church.
BTW, we do have Apostolic Succession, just not the way you see it. Our authority comes from Christ alone through our faith.