RnMomof7 wrote:
“The burden of proof lies with the RC .. What proof do THEY have that the traditions they promote are FROM God?”
This is, first, a very important point. The burden of proof does lie with Rome. Just as the Bereans did not accept without consulting the Holy Scriptures of the OT what Paul was teaching. When they found that his teaching about the Christ was in perfect agreement with the Law (read: Torah of Moses) and the Prophets, they welcomed him for who he was. There is much to learn in this incident.
Second, this is a very good question. The very best proof, indisputable among Christians, would be agreement with the plain meaning of the Scriptures. Since what Rome calls “apostolic tradition” is so often in conflict with the plain meaning of the Scriptures, they are simply not believed.
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Second, this is a very good question. The very best proof, indisputable among Christians, would be agreement with the plain meaning of the Scriptures. Since what Rome calls “apostolic tradition” is so often in conflict with the plain meaning of the Scriptures, they are simply not believed.
ABSOLUTELY INDEED.