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You had me until you define the church as the Roman Catholic sect. My denomination professes the real presence of Christ’s body and blood in His supper. When inviting folks to the communion rail this is emphasized and those who do not share the belief are asked to refrain. It is a serious thing to share communion with any group. I would not commune at the Roman altar out of respect for you as well as not wishing to join in what I feel are unbiblical beliefs. I would think you would offer my denomination the same respect. That does not make me less a member of the Church. Church does not equal Roman Catholic.

I do not "define the Church as the Roman Catholic sect." Baptism is how one is initiated into the Church. "born again," as Scripture says, "of water and the Holy Spirit." . If you are Baptized "in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit," we recognize your Baptism.

That's not just Mrs Don-o's opinion. That is what the Catholic Catechism, basing itself on Scripture, says about it.

I have always said that; I have always recognized Protestants, Evangelicals, and other non-Catholics as Brothers and Sisters in Christ.

If you did not know that before, you know it now.

You say: "I would not commune at the Roman altar out of respect for you as well as not wishing to join in what I feel are unbiblical beliefs. I would think you would offer my denomination the same respect."

There we agree.