The Pope is the Vicar of Christ. He is the visible head of the Church.
Oh I know they assert that, I just believe the Roman Pontiff Traditionally held a position of highest honor as head of the most important Church, being in the Imperial Capital, without holding Universal Jurisdiction. First-among-equals, not first-without-equal.
I’m still in Communion with the Roman Church for the first Thousand Years, so it’s not like I reject their Primacy-of-Honor. I just don’t believe their current claims of things like Papal Supremacy and Infallibility are consistent with the Catholic Faith.
I’ve always been a pre-Christian, until I was Baptized. My family had no ties to Traditional Christianity until my adult life.
Pre-christian? what is that?
Do you follow Jay Dyer?
I haven’t paid much attention to him. I understand he’s got some good observations about satanic practices among celebrities; that said, I already figured all that so I haven’t really “needed” it.
I was essentially pagan, seeking Truth. I’d been warned away from Christianity, and arrived at Faith when I realized it had been Christ I was looking for the whole time.
I'm sure you've heard of the Dimond Brothers. If not, they present pretty good arguments. I don't totally agree with everything they say, but they have pretty good material.
They have a whole series on the Eastern Church.
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