I know you don't think any Church ---"yours," "mine," Christ's --- has any authority with a dime, despite what the Apostles and Christ Himself told you, in the Church's Book in which you beloieve.
However, I will not argue. I entered this doomed thread on invitation, in answer to a question, as a consultant: not as a combatant.
Peace be with you
Like the vast majority of catholic apologists, you have purposely conflated the Spiritual Church, the Ekklesia Jesus is building, with the man-constructed institution. We could call it catholiciism, Lutheranism, Methodism, no matter, all of these are man-made institutions NOT THE BODY OF CHRIST. Your post 424 is a deception of craft ...
Conflating the Spiritual Church Jesus is still building, with the man-made institutional church is a form of deception.
Dear Mrs. Don-o
I just want to let you know that your response was very helpful to me. I had a general idea of what the Catholic teaching is, but your response provided a thorough explanation. Thank you for answering the question.
Peace,
Rich
Who invited you?