Fred , you are quite right when you say the Puritans had an historical issue with the RC's.<br><br>But you are quite wrong when you take their (puritans) severe comments in stride and in the historical context in which they were made.<br><br>What is the difference between Rome then and Rome today ? - NOTHING !<br><br>We should be continuing the fight Luther and the reformers began . Anything less is not Protestant. <br><br>howard