And you’re still ranting.
I just explained how it all came about. That is far from "ranting".
But you are continuing to speak empty words, void of truth, avoiding your own culpability in all of this...
In years past on this forum metmom has made occasional mention of the bondage which she and more than a few others see that many [Roman] Catholics apparently suffer from (or within).
A few [Catholics] appear to not so severely suffer from the same mental & religious bondage.
I do believe those latter persons are free by the word of God also, themselves taking His promises at face value, accepting within themselves forgiveness of sin, which forgiveness itself is basis for and integral to the furthering of their own increasing sanctification.
Freedom.
It is a wondrous, marvelous beautiful gift which He brings and gives freely (of Himself) to us, to set us free from our burdens.
as an old "Protestant" hymn would have worshipers sing. It's true.
Another old hymn, similar to that, in a bit more modern take, one which I've linked to before