[Onelifetogive]

Matters of faith were already settled over the centuries...

Isn't the whole point that this matter is not settled for many (if not most) Catholics.

I return to my initial post that according to Luke in Acts, it was noble to verify the teachings of the Church leaders against the scriptures. Acts 17:11.

[heyheyhey]

-- Isn't the whole point that this matter is not settled for many (if not most) Catholics.

This is the false impression one gets from watching and listening to "Catholics" presented in the massmedia -- nothing is ever settled for them because they are carefully selected for the show from among the heathens. The true Catholics are very happy with the Church; they can be seen in the churches on Sundays or on EWTN [Eternal Word Television Network a.k.a. Mother Angelica's TV].

-- I return to my initial post that according to Luke in Acts, it was noble to verify the teachings of the Church leaders against the scriptures. Acts 17:11.

Agreed.
Again, all the Catholic teachings I know are based solidly in the Scriptures.