“It is based on the history of Christianity going back to the earliest Christians. Admittedly, much of that history has been lost, but there remains sufficient extant material to form a foundation of belief.”
It is an honest answer, which I appreciate.
I do point out that most of the things that define modern catholicism are absent from Scripture, not taught by any Apostle, and not found anywhere in before 100ad.
“Several evangelicals have come to believe the truth of Catholic teaching.”
True. And tens of millions who have left Catholicism in South America alone.
“On the other hand, there are several Catholics, including family members of mine, who could not accept the teachings of the Church.”
“My family focuses on those beliefs that we hold in common. And they are many.”
What else can you do? Family remains important. There is much Christians of any denomination hold in common.
I do point out that most of the things that define modern catholicism are absent from Scripture, not taught by any Apostle, and not found anywhere in before 100ad.
So noted.