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Even were the office of head of the Church conferred in Matt. XVI., 18, surely it was withdrawn in Matt* XV L, 23, where Christ said to Peter, “Get thee behind me. Satan I”

The fact that the office was not withdrawn is clear from the later words of Christ to Peter, “And do thou, being converted, confirm thy bretliren.” Lk. XXII., 32; and again, from the commission to feed the whole flock given to Peter after Our Lord’s resurrection, as recorded in Jn. XXL, 15-18. Prompted by love […]

Even were the office of head of the Church conferred in Matt. XVI., 18, surely it was withdrawn in Matt* XV L, 23, where Christ said to Peter, “Get thee behind me. Satan I” Read More »

That Protestantism commends itself more to men is evident from the fact that it is not attacked as is Catholicism.

The world is not afraid of Protestantism, which has always been ready to water down Christian obligations to suit it. But instinctively the world hates and fears the Catholic Church, which will make no compromise, but insists upon the fullness of Christian doctrine, comfortable or uncomfortable. She insists upon the intellectual obedience of faith; disciplinary

That Protestantism commends itself more to men is evident from the fact that it is not attacked as is Catholicism. Read More »

But surely I can do that without adopting a particular form of religion. If I adopt a particular Church I antagonize my fellow men, so I keep neutral and bear ill-will to none.

Once you find that God has revealed a particular form of religion you must accept it. You will not assume any obligation to bear any ill-will towards others. Rather you will have an additional obligation to avoid it. But you are not justified in refusing to adopt that particular form of religion because you will

But surely I can do that without adopting a particular form of religion. If I adopt a particular Church I antagonize my fellow men, so I keep neutral and bear ill-will to none. Read More »

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