Don't be downhearted about this. The villains in this thread are in the minuscule sub-minority of Christianity.
gracias Petronski
I must be the villain you're talking about...I believe there is only one formula that leads to Salvation...And I am convinced it has nothing to do with your religious institution...And that is a personal relationship with Jesus Christ which is the result of one trusting wholly in the death of Jesus for their Salvation apart from any works they think they can do to merit Salvation...
I am in unity will Millions of Christians thru-out the World who are wrapped up in 60 some thousand or so denominations based on one thing...
We are counting on the shed blood of Jesus and His shed blood ALONE for our Salvation...If there are any Catholics who believe that, then I am in unity with them as well...
However, bowing down to or acknowledging your pope or praying to Mary will never happen...
If any Catholic wants to ecumenical base on that, I am more than happy to oblige...