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.