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You keep referring to material prosperity of some Protestant countries as if that proves superiority of Protestant theology, whereas the gospel teaches just the opposite. If, however, you no longer think that material prosperity is damaging your chances of salvation then I am glad you are coming around.

"You keep referring to material prosperity of some Protestant countries as if that proves superiority of Protestant theology..."

The strange thing is that out of the top 10 per capita incomes only 3 are majority Protestant.

1) Qatar - Islam

2) Luxembourg - Catholic

3) Norway - Lutheran

4) Singapore - Buddhist

5) Brunei - Islam

6) US - Protestant plurality, religion has more than 50%.

7)Switzerland - Catholic (too bad that Calvin thing didn't catch on better, huh?)

8) Hong Kong - Buddhist

9) Netherlands - Catholic

10)Ireland - Catholic.

There are only 10 of the top 50 that are majority Protestant and 2 of those have a minimal majority.....kind of blows a hole in her assertion doesn't it. Perhaps her world view is limited to northern European countries.

You keep referring to material prosperity of some Protestant countries as if that proves superiority of Protestant theology, whereas the gospel teaches just the opposite

Secondary to the glory of our salvation, true Christianity brings about tangible good in this life (mental well-being, spiritual strength, compassion, generosity, cheerfulness) in that a hundred Christians produce more good fruit than one Christian and a thousand Christians more than 10.

Do Christians experience set-backs, pain, illness, uncertainty, disappointments and hardships? Certainly. But with Christ "all things" can be overcome because "all things work for the good of those who love God who are the called according to His purpose."

"For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God." -- 2 Corinthians 3:15

Meanwhile, predominantly Roman Catholic countries do not produce this increase in good fruit.

"Material prosperity" does not "damage my (or anyone's) chances for salvation." Money is not the root of all evil; the "love of money" is the root of all evil.

But on the outside chance that money actually impedes salvation, Rome is in more trouble than any of us.

Should Roman Catholics expect a rebate in the mail anytime soon?

If material prosperity damages one’s chances of salvation, what are you doing with a computer?

That’s hardly a necessity.

I’d ask what the value of your house is. If you buy new or used cars. Have a boat? Vacation home? Go on vacations?

Any number of things....

But that’d be making it personal so I won’t ask you. I’ll just stick to wondering why you have a computer and would risk your salvation like that?