I gave it some thought and also received some private feedback, and I think that this topic is badly suited for an “ecumenical” thread.
My original thought was that others could offer their views on what the Church of Christ is and what is the fate of those outside of it. However, the Catholic ecclesiology in itself deserves a full focus because so many people misunderstand it, and it is a complex and seemingly contradictory teaching. Such focus it cannot receive unless it is also open to criticism.
Please remove the [Ecumenical] designation. I am pinging those whose posts violated the format and as soon as the designation is removed, I invite them to re-join the discussion. As always, I urge the posters to stick to the topic on hand.
This thread is now “open.”