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I am Protestant to my DNA.
As I wrote before, I respect the RCC. I respect the Pope as head of the oldest and largest Christian church. As such, he is entitled to respect; he has the right to be heard; he has the right to have his views considered seriously and thoughtfully. I have written before that I feel fortunate to have lived during the lives of three great men: John XXIII, John Paul II, and Benedict XVI.
But however respectfully and thoughtfully, I consider their views - or the views of the leaders of my own church, for that matter - their views must stand or fall on their own their own truth and validity. I must be able reconcile their views with Scripture and with reason.
I left the Episcopal Church in large part because of its views on homosexuality generally and homosexual marriage and ordination specifically.
I am satisfied with the views of my current church but I will leave if necessary.

[SoothingDave]

But however respectfully and thoughtfully, I consider their views - or the views of the leaders of my own church, for that matter - their views must stand or fall on their own their own truth and validity. I must be able reconcile their views with Scripture and with reason.

Didn't you say in post 30 that:

I have no intention of educating myself on the doctrines of the Roman Catholic Church, either now or ever.

How do you pass judgment on the "truth and validity" of an idea when you won't even learn what the terms used mean?

[Jim from C-Town]

As is your right. No one is making anyone become or remain Catholic.