I would have to agree, annalex is a pretty accurate guide to Roman teaching. He is to be commended for his service to the inquiring. But I do think also that he accomplishes a different purpose than he himself intends. For example, in my case he has increased my appreciation of Martin Luther’s analysis and refutation of so much of Roman teaching (but not all!). Luther had Rome dead to rights vis-a-vis the plain meaning of the Holy Scriptures. So, thank you, annalex, for validating Luther for me so often.
Yep, his intentions are to build up the RCC. But he accomplishes SO MANY other things he doesn’t even realize. Weird but true in the way that works:)
Well, I don't cease to point out that Luther developed his system in contradiction of the scripture, and I bring up the scripture that he contradicted constantly. If that validates him, your criteria of validity must be quite peculiar.