[Quix]

I find that perspective essentially groundless.

Of course, I recognize the whiff of the RC magicsterical in it. They have a very long vested interest in maintaining their political power-mongering monopoly over the RELIGIOUS serfs.

Christ was very familiar with such folks in His dusty pathed days.

[pgyanke]

I find that perspective essentially groundless.

Groundless? You may disagree... but groundless?! Give me a break!

Of course, I recognize the whiff of the RC magicsterical in it.

Ipso Facto it is groundless... got it. Once again, the Protestant position is that if the Catholic Church believes it, it must be wrong. How can you possibly say you are open to dialogue?

By the way, it is called the Magisterium. Calling it by its name doesn't make you a believer in its authority, so what's your hangup? I don't have to be a Catholic to object to your childish imprecations.