What "doctrinal statements" do you study?
The creeds (Apostles', Nicene, etc.) ?
Do you realize that holding the true doctrine given by Christ is required by God and that by worshipping with those who you "differ in doctrine," you are contradicting the very Scriptures you profess to uphold?
Not so ... the relevant question at hand is ... how to best comprehend the doctrine of Christ ?
The Protestants contend that there is no clearer presentation of the doctrine of Christ ... than His very own words ... recorded by those who sat at His feet. The very words of He Who is Truth.
The Catholic position is that Jesus' words must be explained ... that there are those who can explain Christ's doctrine better than He, Himself did ... that we must rather listen to these 'interpretations' of Christ's doctrine, ... than to His very words.
If it is so clear, why do you all disagree amongst yourselves so much?
The Catholic position is that Jesus' words must be explained ... that there are those who can explain Christ's doctrine better than He, Himself did ... that we must rather listen to these 'interpretations' of Christ's doctrine, ... than to His very words.
Your opinion is an interpretation too. So is Frank Grisowld's. What makes either of your interpretations valid as the correct one? Nothing!