QuestionγHOW TO RESPOND TO A PROTESTANT, WHEN THEY SAY π
βThe Catholic Church was created by the Emperor Constantine when he made Christianity the official religion
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ANSWER γAlthough Constantine is often credited with being the first Christian emperor, he didnβt make Christianity the official religion. What he did, together with his colleague and rival, Licinius, was issue the Edict of Milan in A.D. 313, which proclaimed religious toleration for Christianity among the other religions in the empire.
He also didnβt create the Catholic Church, which already existed in his day. Indeed, it had already been known by that name for more than 200 years. The Catholic Church was Founded by JESUS CHRIST our LORD upon St.Peter the rock... Matthew 16:16-19
And interestingly, the word Catholic is actually found in Acts 9:31 in the Greek.
Acts 9:31: βThe church throughout all [Greek: αΌΞΊΞΊΞ»Ξ·ΟΞ―Ξ±,ΞΊΞ±ΞΈβ,α½ Ξ»Ξ·Ο ,ΟαΏΟ ] Judea and Galilee and Sama'ria had peace and was being built up. And walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it multiplied.β
St. Ignatius of Antioch : βWherever the bishop shall appear, there let the multitude also be; even as, wherever Jesus Christ is, there is the Catholic Churchβ (Letter to the Smyrneans 8).
βLet no one do anything of concern to the Church without the bishop. Let that be considered a valid Eucharist which is celebrated by the bishop or by one whom he ordains [i.e., a presbyter]. Wherever the bishop appears, let the people be there; just as wherever Jesus Christ is, there is the Catholic Churchβ (Letter to the Smyrneans 8:2 [A.D. 110]).
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So Prots... The fact that St.Ignatius of Antioch introduces the phrase βCatholic Churchβ without stopping to explain it indicates it was already in use, and he could expect people in the distant church of Smyrna to understand what it meant. This wide circulation therefore must have begun in the second half of the first century. Numerous other sources which I have stated also show that the Catholic Church is Way older than Constantine .
So stop being Stubborn and come home to Rome.
Tertullian also Mentions to the Catholic Church π
βWhere was [the heretic] Marcion, that shipmaster of Pontus, the zealous student of Stoicism? Where was Valentinus, the disciple of Platonism? For it is evident that those men lived not so long agoβin the reign of Antonius for the most partβand that they at first were believers in the doctrine of the Catholic Church, in the church of Rome under the episcopate of the blessed Eleutherius, until on account of their ever restless curiosity, with which they even infected the brethren, they were more than once expelledβ (Demurrer Against the Heretics 30 [A.D. 200Even St.Cyprian of Carthage Referss to the Catholic Church π
βYou ought to know, then, that the bishop is in the Church and the Church in the bishops; and if someone is not with the bishop, he is not in the Church. They vainly flatter themselves who creep up, not having peace with the priest of God, believing that they are secretly in communion with certain individuals. For the Church, which is one and catholic, is not split or divided, but is indeed united and joined by the cement of priests who adhere to one anotherβ (Letters 66[67]:8 [A.D. 253]).
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For everyone losing their minds over the Pope blessing ice:
"The block of ice that accompanied the conference and was blessed by Pope Leo XIV slowly melted over the three days. As a result, participants collected blessed water to take home to their communities around the world."
https://laudatosimovement.org/news/pope-leo-xiv-opens-the-raising-hope-conference-what-remains-to-be-done-after-laudato-si-2/
"The block of ice that accompanied the conference and was blessed by Pope Leo XIV slowly melted over the three days. As a result, participants collected blessed water to take home to their communities around the world."
https://laudatosimovement.org/news/pope-leo-xiv-opens-the-raising-hope-conference-what-remains-to-be-done-after-laudato-si-2/
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Protestants can NEVER ever interpret scripture Correctly as these Interpretations are factually Incorrect, Subjective ,biased and contradictory .
Let's assume for example the Pentecostal/Baptist Church
β’β’> Pastor "X" from Church 1 says the Meaning of this Verse is "ABC" .
β’β’> Pastor "Y" from Church 2 Says that the Verse actually means "XYZ"
So because Two mutually exclusive things cannot be true as all 2 pastors are explaining complete contradictory different interpretations pertaining to the Same Verse . This Violates the Law of Non Contradiction because their Claims are Faulty, Flawed and are opposite to each otherπ .
Now Reality is there are 10,000+ Protestant Denominations all Spreading their Contradictory False Beliefs based on their Personal Interpretations.
In a Rare case Scenario if the Protestant Interpretation(s) Turns out to be correct by Sheer Chance..... It would only true because The Prots Directly or Indirectly Repeat what was already Taught by the Catholic Church. In this way they are therefore Unknowingly or Knowingly dependant on the Catholic Church which originally First Taught the ideas.
Thus The Protestant View here even though it may be Partially correct.. It Simply isn't giving us the Complete view. Most of the Time Protestants are Wrong unfortunately.
β’β’Question>>
That Begs the Questionπ
Would God Create 10000+ Churches that Disagree and Freely contradict each other preaching Sinful, Evil and Contradictory things?
β’β’ANSWER>> The Bible Is Clear THAT Christ established Only One Church....The Catholic Church.
God's Church can Never be Divided... So this Church here isn't referring to the 10000+ Protestant denomination Churches out there.
So why depend on really Terrible and Flawed Interpretations of Protestants when You Have the Catholic Magesterium to Guide you . The Magesterium does not teach Error and the Holy Spirit Guides itβ€οΈ .
What would you Choose?
β The Holy Spirit's Guidance in the Catholic Church to Interpret scripture.... A Church Founded by Christ and even Hell's Gates shall never Prevail against it... Never shall this Church end , it is Built by Christ and so will not End.
OR
β A random stupid Pastor following the Traditions of men and His pride and ego. This Church will shut down when the Heretic Pastor dies .
Let's assume for example the Pentecostal/Baptist Church
β’β’> Pastor "X" from Church 1 says the Meaning of this Verse is "ABC" .
β’β’> Pastor "Y" from Church 2 Says that the Verse actually means "XYZ"
So because Two mutually exclusive things cannot be true as all 2 pastors are explaining complete contradictory different interpretations pertaining to the Same Verse . This Violates the Law of Non Contradiction because their Claims are Faulty, Flawed and are opposite to each otherπ .
Now Reality is there are 10,000+ Protestant Denominations all Spreading their Contradictory False Beliefs based on their Personal Interpretations.
In a Rare case Scenario if the Protestant Interpretation(s) Turns out to be correct by Sheer Chance..... It would only true because The Prots Directly or Indirectly Repeat what was already Taught by the Catholic Church. In this way they are therefore Unknowingly or Knowingly dependant on the Catholic Church which originally First Taught the ideas.
Thus The Protestant View here even though it may be Partially correct.. It Simply isn't giving us the Complete view. Most of the Time Protestants are Wrong unfortunately.
β’β’Question>>
That Begs the Questionπ
Would God Create 10000+ Churches that Disagree and Freely contradict each other preaching Sinful, Evil and Contradictory things?
β’β’ANSWER>> The Bible Is Clear THAT Christ established Only One Church....The Catholic Church.
God's Church can Never be Divided... So this Church here isn't referring to the 10000+ Protestant denomination Churches out there.
The Bible Itself tells us that This Church is the Catholic Church (Acts 9:31 αΌΞΊΞΊΞ»Ξ·ΟΞ―Ξ± ΞΊΞ±ΞΈαΎ½ α½ Ξ»Ξ·Ο = Ekklesia Katholes aka the Catholic Church) and Furthermore God Himself Promises that the Catholic Church Shall Never teach Error...(Matthew 16:18 And I tell you that you are Peter,[a] and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades[b] will not overcome it. )
So why depend on really Terrible and Flawed Interpretations of Protestants when You Have the Catholic Magesterium to Guide you . The Magesterium does not teach Error and the Holy Spirit Guides itβ€οΈ .
What would you Choose?
β The Holy Spirit's Guidance in the Catholic Church to Interpret scripture.... A Church Founded by Christ and even Hell's Gates shall never Prevail against it... Never shall this Church end , it is Built by Christ and so will not End.
OR
β A random stupid Pastor following the Traditions of men and His pride and ego. This Church will shut down when the Heretic Pastor dies .
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Letβs go deeper into the traditional hierarchy of papal documents, including the Papal Bull, Brief, and others β and how they fit in with modern forms like Apostolic Constitutions and Encyclicals.
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ποΈ 1. Papal Bull (Bulla Apostolica)
π What it is:
A formal papal document sealed with lead (the βbullaβ), used for important or solemn pronouncements.
The term comes from the bulla leaden seal attached by cord β not from the content.
π―οΈ Historically used for:
Defining doctrine
Canonizations
Major Church laws or decrees
Founding dioceses or universities
Declaring jubilees or crusades
π Examples:
Ineffabilis Deus (1854) β defined the Immaculate Conception dogma.
Unam Sanctam (1302) β Boniface VIIIβs teaching on papal authority.
Exsurge Domine (1520) β condemning Lutherβs propositions.
βοΈ Modern status:
Today, βPapal Bullsβ are rare; theyβve been replaced in function by Apostolic Constitutions and Apostolic Letters.
The βBullβ now mainly appears in canonization decrees or solemn legal acts.
β Level of authority: Very high (doctrinal or juridical, depending on content).
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βοΈ 2. Papal Brief (Breve Apostolicum)
π What it is:
A less formal papal letter, written on parchment and sealed with red wax instead of a lead bulla.
Used for more ordinary communications or administrative matters.
π―οΈ Historically used for:
Diplomatic letters
Appointments
Indulgences
Instructions on lesser matters
βοΈ Modern equivalent:
Replaced mostly by Apostolic Letters.
β Level of authority: Moderate.
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βοΈ 3. Apostolic Constitution
Now the modern equivalent of the Papal Bull in solemnity.
Used for promulgating laws, doctrinal definitions, or reforms.
The most authoritative modern papal document.
β Level of authority: Highest today.
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π 4. Encyclical
A teaching document to the universal Church on faith, morals, or society.
Not sealed like bulls; itβs a letter, not a decree.
Second-highest authority in modern magisterial teaching.
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π¬ 5. Apostolic Exhortation
Encourages or guides pastoral life; issued after synods or to inspire holiness.
No doctrinal definitions β more spiritual and motivational.
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βοΈ 6. Apostolic Letter (or Motu Proprio)
A legal or pastoral act written on the Popeβs own initiative.
Can establish minor laws, commissions, or permissions.
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βοΈ 7. Rescripts, Decrees, and Instructions
Issued by:
The Pope directly or through the Roman Curia (Vatican dicasteries).
Concern administrative, disciplinary, or liturgical matters.
β Level of authority: Lower, but still binding depending on subject.
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ποΈ 1. Papal Bull (Bulla Apostolica)
π What it is:
A formal papal document sealed with lead (the βbullaβ), used for important or solemn pronouncements.
The term comes from the bulla leaden seal attached by cord β not from the content.
π―οΈ Historically used for:
Defining doctrine
Canonizations
Major Church laws or decrees
Founding dioceses or universities
Declaring jubilees or crusades
π Examples:
Ineffabilis Deus (1854) β defined the Immaculate Conception dogma.
Unam Sanctam (1302) β Boniface VIIIβs teaching on papal authority.
Exsurge Domine (1520) β condemning Lutherβs propositions.
βοΈ Modern status:
Today, βPapal Bullsβ are rare; theyβve been replaced in function by Apostolic Constitutions and Apostolic Letters.
The βBullβ now mainly appears in canonization decrees or solemn legal acts.
β Level of authority: Very high (doctrinal or juridical, depending on content).
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βοΈ 2. Papal Brief (Breve Apostolicum)
π What it is:
A less formal papal letter, written on parchment and sealed with red wax instead of a lead bulla.
Used for more ordinary communications or administrative matters.
π―οΈ Historically used for:
Diplomatic letters
Appointments
Indulgences
Instructions on lesser matters
βοΈ Modern equivalent:
Replaced mostly by Apostolic Letters.
β Level of authority: Moderate.
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βοΈ 3. Apostolic Constitution
Now the modern equivalent of the Papal Bull in solemnity.
Used for promulgating laws, doctrinal definitions, or reforms.
The most authoritative modern papal document.
β Level of authority: Highest today.
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π 4. Encyclical
A teaching document to the universal Church on faith, morals, or society.
Not sealed like bulls; itβs a letter, not a decree.
Second-highest authority in modern magisterial teaching.
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π¬ 5. Apostolic Exhortation
Encourages or guides pastoral life; issued after synods or to inspire holiness.
No doctrinal definitions β more spiritual and motivational.
---
βοΈ 6. Apostolic Letter (or Motu Proprio)
A legal or pastoral act written on the Popeβs own initiative.
Can establish minor laws, commissions, or permissions.
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βοΈ 7. Rescripts, Decrees, and Instructions
Issued by:
The Pope directly or through the Roman Curia (Vatican dicasteries).
Concern administrative, disciplinary, or liturgical matters.
β Level of authority: Lower, but still binding depending on subject.
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Gavin claims the papacy didnβt exist in the first millennium, but I donβt think he realizes Vatican I was literally quoting the Council of Ephesus lol.
Council of Ephesus (431 AD) -
There is no doubt, and in fact it has been known in all ages, that the holy and most blessed Peter, prince (αΌΞΎΞ±ΟΟΞΏΟ) and head of the Apostles, pillar of the faith, and foundation (θΡμΞλιοΟ) of the Catholic Church, received the keys of the kingdom from our Lord Jesus Christ, the Saviour and Redeemer of the human race, and that to him was given the power of loosing and binding sins: who down even to today and forever both lives and judges in his successors. The holy and most blessed pope CΕlestine, according to due order, is his successor and holds his place, and us he sent to supply his place in this holy synod, which the most humane and Christian Emperors have commanded to assemble, bearing in mind and continually watching over the Catholic faith.
Council of Ephesus (431 AD) -
There is no doubt, and in fact it has been known in all ages, that the holy and most blessed Peter, prince (αΌΞΎΞ±ΟΟΞΏΟ) and head of the Apostles, pillar of the faith, and foundation (θΡμΞλιοΟ) of the Catholic Church, received the keys of the kingdom from our Lord Jesus Christ, the Saviour and Redeemer of the human race, and that to him was given the power of loosing and binding sins: who down even to today and forever both lives and judges in his successors. The holy and most blessed pope CΕlestine, according to due order, is his successor and holds his place, and us he sent to supply his place in this holy synod, which the most humane and Christian Emperors have commanded to assemble, bearing in mind and continually watching over the Catholic faith.
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