How does anyone genuinely defend the catholic church?
>>18722718spite, retardation, etc.see also: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irish_people
>>18722718Because it's trad and based o algo
>>18722718The same way people defend capitalism and democracy. Because despite the extremely obvious shortcomings, they're good in their net effect.
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>>18722718The modern Church is actually extremely easy to defend>doesn't tkae money for indulgence anymore>the most ecumenical>promotes evolution>promotes the empty hell theory>accepts minor heresies within itself>still holds the Apostolic succession (was created by Christ)
>>18722718Protestantism was (is more) politically based than Catholicism.Though its not as theologically grounded in relation to the bible and the church fathers like Catholicism is.THOUGH Protestantism is a product of modernity and Catholicism has been lost to modernity.One of the only remaining authentic Christian traditions is orthodoxy now
>>18722718Being a Catholic is very easy. You just turn your brain off and believe whatever the Pope says. Protestantism forces you to, first of all, have beliefs, and second of all, justify them.
>>18722718Maybe reform the church from within instead of being a schismatic.
>>18723101Idk my friend from the theology produced by protties and catholics I'd not hold my breath for the latter having their brains turned off.
>>18723014Stop posting pictures of Satan's Host.
>>18723019Why would any religion that calls certain people "Church Fathers" be recognized as the True Church of the one who told people to call no one father?
>>18723195They can't even obey a simple instruction from him yet claim to be his representatives on earth.
>>18723014>*rapes children and cover it up for decades*