[annalex]

That they do interact, we discussed in full on this thread. The mechanism of interaction is, of course mysterious like all miracles wrought by Christ. It is not a contradiction to know one thing but not the other.

Luther’s initial objections were plausible enough to discuss, but from the vantage point of history we see that the Protestant heresy was the work of Satan to scatter the faithful, and for about 500 years the Protestantism was fracturing itself. At this point there is barely a trace of authentic Christianity in all these sects.

[Elsie]

That they do interact, we discussed in full on this thread.

'WE' discussed nothing of the sort!

'I' read a LOT of hopeful words bandied about the subject; but circumstantial occurrences are NO 'proof' of anything that you wish it to be.

[Elsie]

... from the vantage point of history we see that the Protestant heresy was the work of Satan to scatter the faithful...

And Satan used the RCC to DO it??

Do you HEAR what you are postulating?

[Elsie]

At this point there is barely a trace of authentic Christianity in all these sects.

It appears that you've spelled Catholic ritual improperly.

[jodyel]

“but from the vantage point of history we see that the Protestant heresy was the work of Satan to scatter the faithful, and for about 500 years the Protestantism was fracturing itself. At this point there is barely a trace of authentic Christianity in all these sects.”

You keep right on believing that and I know where you will be making your toast, annalex.