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Originally posted by Superman
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Protestant religions after all, have about one fourth that experience. And as far as I know, two thirds of the Christian world is still Catholic. America is the land of the fast food burger, and the pick-and-choose faiths.
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Dude...
That's such a tired arguement. I've heard this one before supporting the conclusion that Catholicism is "better" (in some way or another) because they're older and have more knowledge... Lets not forget that was an extra 1500 years to start the crusades, sell "indulgences", perpretrate land grabbing, mis-interpret MANY passages, declare that Catholics couldn't marry non-catholics, etc...
While I agree there is a vast knowledge-base in the Catholic church, there is also a history of over-interpretation, creative expansion,etc.. that goes along with it. Lets not forget why Luther decorated the door.