[UnbelievingScumOnTheOtherSide]

>”I stand on the foundation laid by Christ and built through His Apostles, Martyrs, Saints and Doctors of the Church.”

That’s rather general. But let’s say that I say it is a metaphor and you say it means there is a literal transubstantiation. On what basis can you say I’m wrong? I would only say that neither you nor any other human being can prove it, and what difference does it make?

[pgyanke]

But let’s say that I say it is a metaphor and you say it means there is a literal transubstantiation. On what basis can you say I’m wrong?

I would point you back to the words of Christ, St Paul (1 Cor 11), and the many popes and doctors of the Church. The Church was given authority by Christ and the Church has held the truth of transubstantiation from the beginning (though the word took a while to define).

I would only say that neither you nor any other human being can prove it, and what difference does it make?

Is that you, Hilary? Just kidding. Getting punch-drunk from fatigue.

The question of authority is essential because without it we have no unity. We are mean to be one in faith (John 17:21). Please read the following prior posts on the subject of authority... it is important and makes all the difference.

On the Authority of the Church
More on the Authority of the Church
Even more on the Authority of the Church