So stop twisting my words

You do reject a lot more popes than the regular sedevacantists, CM, so it is understandable that someone might think you reject more popes than you actually do. Do you think the anti-popes go all the way back to Leo XIII? That would make twice as many anti-popes as in the regular sedevacantist theories.

 I wonder if he thinks he's Pope like CM does?

When did CM say he was Pope?  If it's in a post, would be kind enough to direct me? I must have missed it.

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My mistake then. Considering you originally got banned before I signed up here, I haven't seen many of your posts. It was another member here who told me you said Pius V was an anti-pope. I've also heard you think you are Pope. Is that true?

Cheryl,
Spiritus said it.  I was asking CM if it was true .

Thanks!  I thought yet again, I was a day late and a dollar short.

Whoops, I missed the commotion in here.  I am a Catholic layman, nothing more.

All Catholic laymen must know the Faith well enough to separate themselves from heresy (St. Matthew 15:14, 1 Corinthians 10:20-21, 1 Corinthian 5:11, Galatians 1:6-10, Titus 3:10-11, 2nd St. John 1:10-11, etc.), and yet the serious and important questions in this regard are scarcely addressed.

The first and most important question is that of foundation.  What is the foundation you base your beliefs on?  Is it one of hay or stubble, or that which Jesus Christ Himself established?

I believe that my answer to this first question is that I do stand upon the rock that Jesus built upon. To date, nobody has ever offered a solid reason for me to change my understanding of that rock, and the principles upon which it is founded.  These principles guide my understanding of theological matters.  RC, I wonder if you would venture to read the link and give me some feedback; let me know if you agree or disagree.

As for retractions:  I am a man, limited experience, incapable of ever reading all the works of theology, or all papal teachings, etc.  Despite following the aforesaid principles in all things, I cannot know if I have missed an important period or writing in Catholic history in which to apply those principles until I become aware of such a period or writing.

Nevertheless, the positions I see espoused by so many who call themselves Catholic do not stand up to scrutiny.  A battery of questions, left unanswered or answered with contradictory responses, shows that such people do not have the faith.

I was trying to find the faith and nobody could give me the straight and simple answers, let alone quote the authorities they claimed to be obeying, that I might measure what they say against such quotes.

It is my feeling of empathy for those who truly are confused about the crisis of faith in the world and who do not know what to believe that lead me to publicly share what I have learned.

It is my feeling of empathy for those who truly are confused about the crisis of faith in the world and who do not know what to believe that lead me to publicly share what I have learned.

Admirable sentiments --- but you better be sure you are not adding to the confusion and leading anyone astray.

- but you better be sure you are not adding to the confusion and leading anyone astray.

a bit too late! also, now that CM is back, wonder how this will bode for Raoul....