You clearly represented the foundational problem with non-Catholics, who attempt to find more ways to discredit the authority of the Church, namely, the claim to magically possess the "authority" to interpret God's Word! Where is the proof of their claim to be THE authority found in the Sacred Deposit of our faith - Scripture and Tradition? No where! Mr Winger is one of the thousands of people who boast to be an authority, and to be honest, must be avoided like the plague. The authentic authority and all the Truth needed by mankind for their salvation has been handed on to the Catholic Church when Jesus handed Peter the keys of the Kingdom. As Catholics, we believe that Peter was our first Pope, and with each succeeding Pontiff, the keys are continued to be passed on. No other man, woman or child can honestly say that they, too, possess this legitimate authority.
Thank you for sharing your perspective! I appreciate your passion for the authority of the Catholic Church and the role of Peter as the foundation of its teaching. As Catholics, we cherish the Deposit of Faith entrusted to us through Scripture and Tradition, and it is this rich heritage that helps us navigate challenging conversations like these.
When engaging with those outside the Church, such as Mr. Winger, I think praying for them is important, even when we deeply disagree. We always seek opportunities to share the beauty and truth of our faith with charity and clarity. After all, the truth is most compelling when accompanied by love. If we love those who persecute us, we can have confidence that God will do the rest.
Thank you for your thoughtful comment, and may we continue to grow in our understanding and witness to the Gospel!
You clearly represented the foundational problem with non-Catholics, who attempt to find more ways to discredit the authority of the Church, namely, the claim to magically possess the "authority" to interpret God's Word! Where is the proof of their claim to be THE authority found in the Sacred Deposit of our faith - Scripture and Tradition? No where! Mr Winger is one of the thousands of people who boast to be an authority, and to be honest, must be avoided like the plague. The authentic authority and all the Truth needed by mankind for their salvation has been handed on to the Catholic Church when Jesus handed Peter the keys of the Kingdom. As Catholics, we believe that Peter was our first Pope, and with each succeeding Pontiff, the keys are continued to be passed on. No other man, woman or child can honestly say that they, too, possess this legitimate authority.
Thank you for sharing your perspective! I appreciate your passion for the authority of the Catholic Church and the role of Peter as the foundation of its teaching. As Catholics, we cherish the Deposit of Faith entrusted to us through Scripture and Tradition, and it is this rich heritage that helps us navigate challenging conversations like these.
When engaging with those outside the Church, such as Mr. Winger, I think praying for them is important, even when we deeply disagree. We always seek opportunities to share the beauty and truth of our faith with charity and clarity. After all, the truth is most compelling when accompanied by love. If we love those who persecute us, we can have confidence that God will do the rest.
Thank you for your thoughtful comment, and may we continue to grow in our understanding and witness to the Gospel!