Ed,

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There is nothing which prevents me from reading the Bible and coming to my own conclusions regarding a passage of scripture. What is prohibited is that I sit down and come up with some sort of esoteric interpretation which opposes 2000 years of teaching, much as Luther, Calvin, and the other deluded Reformers did, and then try to insist that my interpretation and not that of the Church is correct.

Deluded Reformers indeed! You sir are the one who is deluded. Apparently you have not understood nor embraced the Reformation. Unfortunately you are among people here on the Highway who embrace it and thank God for it.

It doesn't matter how many thousands of years the Catholic church has been in darkness the length of time doesn't make them right. The important thing is that the errors which bound the church in former times have been broken when God revealed through Luther and Calvin that salvation is by grace alone through faith alone. Not of works lest any man could boast.

The Catholic church has denied that Scripture is alone God's revelation to man but has added traditions and practices which deny this truth. You will not find people here on the Highway who will tolerate this nonsense for very long.

May I suggest that you take to heart what Kyle has written here and in other threads to you. He and others have refuted every argument you've had and provided you with truth. If you refuse to accept their admonitions you sir are the poorer for it. May God have mercy on your soul.


Wes