[Jvette]

As one who is not new to the RF or this debate, I well understand that many have given more than sufficient answers from Scriptures regarding this topic and a myriad of others. It has not been enough thus far for some here; of whom I am well aware.

Not everyone questions from a sincere desire to know and understand or is disposed to acknowledge the validity of such claims. Even when given Scripture it is dismissed.

Funny, considering the accusation that Catholics do not know and cannot debate from Scripture. It is a lose, lose situation for us and I choose not to play the game with an opponent. I would happily discuss these things with a friend.

I stand ready to give an answer for my beliefs to those who stand ready to listen with an open heart.

[Elsie]

As one who is not new to the RF or this debate, I well understand that many have given more than sufficient answers from Scriptures regarding this topic and a myriad of others.

As one involved this 'debate', I'd say that THOUSANDS of words quoted from church fathers are quite 'sufficient' for Certain Catholics; but they don't impress a knowledgeable Protestant at all.

And a Lurker?

Who knows what they come away with, by seeing all of the contortions that are tossed about, by those wishing to JUSTIFY a practice that is not found simply in Scripture, but spun from fragments and tidbits of verse and men's opinions.

[Elsie]

Not everyone questions from a sincere desire to know and understand or is disposed to acknowledge the validity of such claims. Even when given Scripture it is dismissed.

Dismissed?

I'd say proven inaccurate.

[Elsie]

Not everyone questions from a sincere desire to know and understand ...

Sincere?

I'm afraid Scripture does NOT allow that luxury of picking your audience.

[Elsie]

I would happily discuss these things with a friend.

Oh?

I'm afraid Scripture does NOT allow that luxury of picking your audience.