Not really, think in terms of those that are raised inside an institution where the authorities inside the institution tell them all power and understanding is only invested in them and if you leave, or disobey, you will die. In that environment it truly is surprising any open their eyes and see the error.
WIll all those in this conversation who were ever told that all power and understanding was invested in your institutional authorities please raise your hands?
I'm a convert, wmfights. I converted in middle age. I don't meet your description. I don't think any Catholic or Orthodox person here was told that all power and understanding was invested in their "authorities".
What continues to fascinate me in this conversation is the number of Protestants who "know" things that aren't true not only about either doctrine or praxis in the Catholic Church but also about my experiences!
And then they say WE make stuff up!
Not really, think in terms of those that are raised inside an institution where the authorities inside the institution tell them all power and understanding is only invested in them and if you leave, or disobey, you will die. In that environment it truly is surprising any open their eyes and see the error.
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INDEED.