[hosepipe]

[ I admit, there is a certain superstructure in Catholicism, what we call traditional or magisterial teaching. If one wanted to avoid it and build a sub-faith based on the Bible alone, well, he would have to find "Bible alone" in the Bible if he were a logical man, but that would be an intriguing and perhaps even worthwhile exercise. ]

The yarn that Peter was the first Pope.. is specious..
As are a plethora of things the RCC stole from pagans..
Actually "bible alone" is in the bible.. with eyes to see and ears top hear..

[annalex]

Petrine primacy is in the Bible. The renaming, the grant of keyes, the charge to feed the sheep, the prayer to convern the brethren. Not bad for a humble fisherman. To argue about the rest, define "pope".

The big thing we "stole" from pagans is the calendar. Gee, it works!

Where is Bible alone in the Bible? I am asking this thing like a metronom on this thread. So far, much chest-beating, no answer. Be my guest: chapter and verse please.

[wmfights]

Actually "bible alone" is in the bible.. with eyes to see and ears top hear..

Praise the Lord!

The one thing we have to measure all doctrine against are the Scriptures.