***protestants are protesting nothing.. ***
The term Protestant was coined by the Reformers to name their position of protest against the Church. Read some history for proof.
***The so-called catholics are not “universal(catholic)” ***
Yes we are. We are open to all who would follow the teachings of Jesus and not substitute their own.
***Jesus instituted a family not an organization.***
Are you saying that the Apostles after Pentecost were disorganized?
***He taught in them but never advocated gathering like that..***
So when the Apostles went about their task of bishops over areas, instituting churches (written about extensively in Acts and the Epistles), they were actually going against the words of the Reformed God?
I don't know what "he's" saying, But I'll say it fer shur!
Organized? Catholics? It is to laugh! ha ha!
I had a meeting with some diocesan guy scheduled for November. (I think this is right, I'm no more organized than the rest of 'em.) So we actually meet in December. He says he'll get back to me in January. So about three days ago he made contact and we're going to meet in mid-to-late March.
Yeah, I'd say the Apostles were disorganized. In fact, for years I've considered this a great sign that the Church is directed by God's Holy Spirit. If this bunch of bozos can accomplish anything, it HAS to be by God's help.
Okay, now that that's off my chest, it's time to think hard about what billion member family is like. It's not for nothing that that guy with the white cassock is called the 'Holy Father'. But when you have a billion brothers and sisters and cousins and aunts, even figuring out who's going to do the dishes can get a tad bureaucratic sometimes ....
But ORGanized? Nah. No fear!
No..... Jesus didnt forbid forming CLUBS.. like Synagogs..
Clubs with officers and secret door knocks, hand shakes and everything..
You know sheep pens.. (John Ch 10)..