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The Papacy
As far as the Pope is concerned, it is true that in the Church he has the
first role as leader and in it he possesses a very special grace and
fullness of blessing in order to be first guardian of the Church. But it is
also true that he is only entitled to powers over the bishops, if one
bishop or several of them teach or act against the teaching of CHRIST
and the Apostles. Otherwise he is certainly the first, but among equals.
– Guardian in the name of Peter!
Despite the unmistakable teaching of CHRIST and the Apostles, man
simply cannot and does not want to give up ruling, exercising power in
office, enacting laws; and all this in a feudal way! The worst of it is that
everything happens in the Name of JESUS CHRIST!
CHRIST taught quite differently!
Yes, papacy is absolutely necessary, but in Peter’s way! Only then is it
according to Scripture! Only then is it true that the Church is
Christian and apostolic!
Everything else is a lie, not Christian and not apostolic!
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