(June 10, 2012 at 9:25 am)Rhythm Wrote: To show that your beliefs have been "kept on track" you'd have to demonstrate that such a track exists in the first place, which I'm guessing that you wont/can't. Don't tell me you can "certainly demonstrate it", do so. I have an aversion to platitudes, you seem to think your statements mean something when they clearly don't. If the longevity and integrity of any given thing is a testament to it's being "on track" then my rocks are superior to your "rock". Since we were playing word games I figured I'd show you how it's done.
In Christianity, there is absolutely a "track", and it is the Marks of the Church, contained within the Nicene Creed and the oldest Tradition and Scripture held in common by all Christians. Age is not a "testament" its the connection to the Apostles, which should be obvious enough. Geez.
Your willful misunderstanding and equivocation with respect to the phrase 'on track' can only get you so far, Rhythm, and it certainly doesn't make a good argument.
Anyone can be "on track":"Proceeding as planned, as expected, or in a manner consistent with an established pattern"
What part of that do you not understand, Rhythm? Are you trying to deny that the Catholic Church has established beliefs? Reaally?
And I have no idea what forgery you are talking about. Like I said there is zero credible evidence or even real academic theories posited that assert Matthew 16::18 is a "forgery",and I am not doing your homework for you either.
Mary Immaculate, star of the morning
Chosen before the creation began
Chosen to bring for your bridal adorning
Woe to the serpent and rescue to man.
Sinners, we honor your sinless perfection;
Fallen and weak, for your pity we plead;
Grand us the shield of your sovereign protection,
Measure your aid by the depth of our need.
Bend from your throne at the voice of our crying,
Bend to this earth which your footsteps have trod;
Stretch out your arms to us, living and dying,
Mary Immaculate, Mother of God.
Chosen before the creation began
Chosen to bring for your bridal adorning
Woe to the serpent and rescue to man.
Sinners, we honor your sinless perfection;
Fallen and weak, for your pity we plead;
Grand us the shield of your sovereign protection,
Measure your aid by the depth of our need.
Bend from your throne at the voice of our crying,
Bend to this earth which your footsteps have trod;
Stretch out your arms to us, living and dying,
Mary Immaculate, Mother of God.
