[FatherofFive]

No. Scripture does not say what you claim.

I am quoting Scripture. Scripture says EXACTLY what I say, because I am quoting Scripture

[ealgeone]

I am quoting Scripture. Scripture says EXACTLY what I say, because I am quoting Scripture

Nope. Scripture no where says the bread is ever turned into His body.

Scripture says the Apostles - the first priests of the Church Christ established- have the sacramental powers to turn bread into His Body ("do this in remembrance of Me")

That's why context is your key to understanding the Scriptures.

[Luircin]

I am quoting Scripture. Scripture says EXACTLY what I say, because I am quoting Scripture

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And believe me I appreciate that.

The issue I have is that while the authority to forgive and retain sins WAS given to Jesus’ Apostles (or potentially the Church at large), it does not therefore follow that ONLY Roman Catholic priests have that authority today, as it seemed you were arguing.