[sinkspur]

I've almost considered converting to some protestant religion.

Why on earth would you do that? Go from one embarrassing religion to another embarrassing religion?

The hierarchy and clergy are NOT the Church. You and I are. Besides, I'm not allowing ANYBODY or ANYTHING to drive me away from Jesus in the Blessed Eucharist.

[jjm2111]

That's why I said "almost considered", I figured without good people the Catholic church, and with the grace of God I consider myself a (relatively) good person. Might as well stay and fight the bastards. :)

[SoothingDave]

Besides, I'm not allowing ANYBODY or ANYTHING to drive me away from Jesus in the Blessed Eucharist.

Well said. It is not the faithful who need to go.

SD

[Renatus]

The hierarchy and clergy are NOT the Church. You and I are. Besides, I'm not allowing ANYBODY or ANYTHING to drive me away from Jesus in the Blessed Eucharist.

The hierarchy and clergy are the Church together with you and me. Remember that bishops and clergy are baptized also. It's just that the hierarchy and clergy are consecrated so that you and I might be able to receive Jesus in the Blessed Eucharist. There is no Eucharist or Sacrificial offering for sin without the ministerial priesthood. Sinkspur, you need to speak more clearly concerning the priesthood and the Church