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?
> “Meanwhile, predominantly Roman Catholic countries do not produce this increase in good fruit.”
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Exactly, they’re just like all the other pagan, idolatrous hell holes that make up most of this world.
And look at the splendor that the Vatican Royalty live in, compared to their parishoners in Bolivia or El Salvador.
They need to sell all that real estate and give the cash to the poor, just like the real apostles did.
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Did you fail to read post #386? It is all verifiable data and not opinion.
Prosperity is not a good, unless it is given away and Christ is followed instead (Luke 18:22). Nowehere in the Gospel do you find "increase" or "abundance" refer to material goods approvingly. In 2 Corinthians 3:15 it is grace that abounds, not "tangible good".
You are a Protestant. Therefore you read one thing and think another, and believe the liars that lead you so much you even think your quotes support your delusions.