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In all honesty I don’t mean this in a snide way, but I do think it would be more fruitful if you researched the Catholic and Orthodox understanding of the Eucharist before you try to “debate” it. That would save much time, and if you still don’t agree, at least you wouldn’t have to ask “catch-up” questions about the the one of the oldest Christian traditions on the planet. After all, only baptism is older for us Christians (and that’s only because it predates Christianity as we understand it).

In all honesty I don’t mean this in a snide way, but I do think it would be more fruitful if you researched the Catholic and Orthodox understanding of the Eucharist before you try to “debate” it. That would save much time, and if you still don’t agree, at least you wouldn’t have to ask “catch-up” questions about the the one of the oldest Christian traditions on the planet.

Born, baptized, raised Catholic, CCD, confirmed, the whole ball of wax. Discovered scripture at age 24; could not remain a Catholic. I know Catholic teachings well. My line of questioning was meant to expose the glaring contradictions between Catholic teaching and scripture on this subject. NYer and Pyro undoubtably realize this is my goal; we have debated numerous times. As an aside, the antiquity of your Tradition (or anyone else's for that matter) does not impress me. Errors are not fine wines; they do not become better with age.

In all honesty I don’t mean this in a snide way, but I do think it would be more fruitful if you researched the Catholic and Orthodox understanding of the Eucharist before you try to “debate” it. That would save much time, and if you still don’t agree, at least you wouldn’t have to ask “catch-up” questions about the the one of the oldest Christian traditions on the planet. After all, only baptism is older for us Christians (and that’s only because it predates Christianity as we understand it).

What better way to do research into the Catholic position than to engage in conversation with a Catholic?