Why Do You Reject the Papacy? Mary, Eucharist, and Authority

“Why do you reject the papacy?” This question opens a discussion on authority within the Church, touching on the necessity of a papal figure and the implications of such leadership. Other topics include the role of Mary and the Eucharist, as well as concerns about the treatment of statues and experiences with controlling religious groups.

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Questions Covered:

• 04:00 - Pope Leo on Nations
• 07:15 - The original precepts of Catholicism are fine by me, but I don’t agree with the “fine print.” For example, I agree with the idea of a need for authority and headship, but I don’t see the need for a papacy and all the things that go along with that.
• 20:57 - I don’t agree with the idea of Mary being protected from being able to commit sin. I also feel like the filioque rejects the Trinity. Also my problem with the Eucharist is how could it be him if he instituted it when he was still alive?
• 29:05 - I feel like Catholic treatment of statues is kind of like worshipping the golden calf.
• 40:19 - It doesn’t seem right for people to be bound by a particular opinion of the pope. That prevents people from thinking and coming up with an answer that makes sense.
• 47:32 - I got involved with this group and felt like I was being fed spiritually. They claimed to be baptist. But it got more and more controlling. Once they told me I am no longer myself and I was someone else. Once they laid me down and there was some kind of thing sucking out of my mouth and a electric feeling on my forehead. It got more controlling. They told me where to work. Have you ever heard of this? Is it a cult?