[George W. Bush]

Until someone shows me why or how protestantism can legitimately change a foundational teaching of Christian morality, I have no reason to answer any of these other questions that have been posted long after my own unanswered question (though if I feel like it, I might take a stab at it later).

As I stated before in reply to you, opposition to modern notions of recreational sex is Rome's strongest point, currently and historically gong back the the old Roman empire. However, Rome is itself not as serious about abortion and contraception as few of the traditionalist bishops. Like my bishop, Bruskewitz, for instance. I personally suspect that Rome might not have liked what he did but I thought it was the action every ecclesial authority should take with regard to infanticide and sodomy.

I accept your tacit admission that Rome's teachings concerning Mary are scripturally unfounded. Just as GreaserX said. You can just take your pope's word for it. Me and Greaser are not compelled to do so and will not since the scripture does not make even the slightest claim for Mary in the roles Rome demands that all Christendom must accept.

[Brian Kopp DPM]

your tacit admission that Rome's teachings concerning Mary are scripturally unfounded

Hardly. Just like the doctrine of the Trinity is not literally written in scripture, these other Marian doctrines are not literally written in scripture. They are indeed contained in scripture, however. You accept the Trinity yet reject the Marian doctrines. That is the bias of your own personal interpretation of scripture which finds its roots in another unscriptural invention of your reformers, namely sola scriptura.