Protestant services likewise do not quote the Scriptural basis for the phrases used in prayers, hymns and such. And the services can be - often are - much longer than a Mass. The pastors themselves often speak a familiar verse without quoting it. In Morris' sermon I was only looking for the actual quotes of Scripture.
To be compared fairly, one cannot look at the entire Mass but only the Sermon portion of a Protestant Service. And if you take the entire (what might be several hours long at Gateway) Protestant Service in consideration to gather up Scripture references as well as quotes, the result would weigh very heavily in favor of the Protestant side.
well that was what I was hoping for,that someone like yourself or a group could do that.
I wont go into how badly some on the forum reacted to my mentioning it, maybe because it came from protestants giving testimony about what their experience was in a Mass versus their own experience as church going protestants in their own services.
It sounds interesting and if it increases the awareness Catholics for protestant scripture in their services and protestant awareness of Catholic scripture at Mass then it may be a good thing.
Plus Jim wins hopefully either way.
AMDG