The thing is, whatever Protestant denomination from which your beliefs stem DID jettison the Church at some point - that is what it is to be a Protestant. Theologically and intellectually, you have jettisoned the Church, since that is your pedigree, so to speak.
I sincerely believe that all followers of Christ will meet up in His kingdom and we will be shown just how foolish arguments like Protestant/Catholic really are.
I don't disagree with you per se - the thing is, how many "churches" claim they are followers of Christ and say abortion is a personal choice or that gay marriage is okay? That is why Catholics fight so hard - it is scary to think what might happen without good teachers, or if people turn their faith solely inward.
“I don’t disagree with you per se - the thing is, how many “churches” claim they are followers of Christ and say abortion is a personal choice or that gay marriage is okay?”
I do not personally know of any church that ok’s those two things.
“That is why Catholics fight so hard - it is scary to think what might happen without good teachers, or if people turn their faith solely inward.”
Ah it’s not that scary, we have the Bible. We ought never turn our faith solely inward with the Word of God within easy reach.