re: Pope (emeritus) Benedict has died

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Such as?

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Beliefs pertaining to apostolic succession, baptismal regeneration, infallibility of ecumenical councils and the church itself (rather than sola scriptura), denominationalism, Deuterocanonical being scripture, primacy of Rome, real presence in Eucharist...just to name a few.

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This makes no sense. He probably wouldn’t see us as any different than him based on the core beliefs that we cling to

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I disagree since he supported Romes' view on a lot of the things I mentioned above...but I know what you're saying and I also do agree at the same time. Thats where the fullness of the faith discussion comes into play.

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Catholicism and it’s monstrous catechism includes a billion additions to the simple faith of the apostles. Protestants preach truths that are consistent with apostolic Christianity where Rome adds and binds, adds and binds.

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It doesn't add anything. The CCC simply explains in a ton of detail what the Church teaches and why. Again, how can you truly believe this when the apostles of the apostles preach things mentioned in my first point above that align with the RCC teachings?

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To the point that you can purchase an indulgence to lessen time of a loved one in purgatory.

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The RCC has never supported the "buying" of indulgences. That is a myth.