[OLD REGGIE]

Catholics also have a long history and a rich tradition. The Bible asks us to respect this. "Stand firm and hold fast to the traditions that you were taught, either by an oral statement or by a letter of ours." 2 Thessalonians 2:15

Other references: John 21:25, 2 Pet: 3:15-16, 1 Cor. 11:2, 2 Thess. 3:6

You will note that the "traditions" referenced in Scripture are purely present and past tense. Nowhere will you find a provision for the acceptance for any "post Apostolic" tradition.

Are you prepared to prove that all your "rich" tradition came from Scripture and/or an Apostle?

[mgist]

Are you prepared to prove that all your "rich" tradition came from Scripture and/or an Apostle?

God has blessed the Roman Catholic Church as being the largest branch of Christianity (although we don't consider ourselves "a branch of Christianity") - there are over 1.086 billion baptised members around the globe. Our traditions as a people are both religious and cultural. I can't vouch for the traditions of all those people around the world

Although a Catholic teaching may not be plainly stated in the Bible, like "The Trinity", nothing that the Catholic Church teaches contradicts the Bible. There are however many so-called teachings that others attribute to the Catholic church that are false.