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The Church and Scripture do not, CAN not, contradict one another.

RCs are manhandling the English language on this thread, at least in posts to me.

When an RC says "The Church", readers on this forum know the implied meaning is ONLY the Catholic church (Roman rite), Vatican City, Italy, and perhaps all the associated Catholic groups with different rites throughout this planet throughout time.

When an RC posts the word "scripture" or "Scripture" it can refer to whatever writings the poster wishes, not only to the Holy Bible.

Cut 'n' paste of Catholic-only writings is what RCs most often do in response to sincere questions that should make an RC of integrity stop and consider. RCs on this forum defend Catholic churches without ceasing. I contend for the Truth of the Christian faith and battle to defend the Name of Lord Jesus Christ, our only Savior, the Founder of His Church, and Sender of the Holy Spirit Who verifies what is true for all time.

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I put a lot of effort into my “cut ‘n’ pastes” because I don’t want to be spreading the “Gospel of Steve’s Interpretation”.

When I post the word Scripture I refer to the 73 Books of the Bible that were approved for use in the Liturgies of the entire Catholic Church. I can’t think of anything else that any Catholic might consider scripture, certainly not the canons of ecumenical councils (except for the first one) or the writings of the Popes (except for the first one).

When I refer to “the Church” I mean all those Christians in communion with their bishops in communion with the diocese of Rome.