what is wrong with the Catholic Church<\/a>. It seemed to me that what was answered was mostly bashing the Catholic Church, more than just informationally answering the question. Now, if I can inquire, what would the purpose serve in bashing the Catholic Church?<\/p>\nThank you, and I sincerely am not trying to start an enormous theological debate but only trying to fill my curiosity and I hope that you have an answer for me.<\/p>\n
God bless.<\/p>\n\t
Answer:<\/h2>\n
Since the answer in question calmly lists out the differences between Roman Catholicism and the New Testament, differences that the Roman Catholic Church acknowledges in many cases, I must conclude that you see any disagreement with your chosen religion as “bashing.” I can’t help that having those differences documented makes you uncomfortable.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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