What? He would have turned into a Protestant? Maybe you might pause to reflect that the Pope knows a good deal about Scripture. Have you ever actually read any Papal documents? They're thick with Scripture citations.
Ah, but we should place our hopes only in Jesus Christ, for men will ever let us down.
That's funny, because Scripture says (Hebrews 13:17) that we are to obey our leaders and submit to them, not ignore them, toss them aside, and declare them irrelevant "for men will ever let us down".
Perhaps you should consult Scripture before making your pronouncements.
I have stated he has great intelligence. He just has had questionable handling of a few scriptural issues, of which would have ended my personal following of his leadership.
1. Stating that Christ is not the only way to salvation. (Ecumenicalism)
2. Homosexuality pervading his church, and not nipping these guys bud, so to speak.
3. Pandering to scientists, in contradiction to the Word of God. (Giving room for his congregation to latch onto Theistic Evolution, which necessitates death before Adam, making death a natural occurrence rather than a choice of man, which eliminates the need for the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ).
4. Allowing Mary's status to be similar to Christ's.
5. Not having clarity in regarding standing against evil. (Sadam, Muslim terror).
That's funny, because Scripture says (Hebrews 13:17) that we are to obey our leaders and submit to them, not ignore them, toss them aside, and declare them irrelevant "for men will ever let us down".
I am all for respecting authority, but to me he is like a foreign prime minister having no juridiction in my spiritual walk. I have consulted my Pastor on many spiritual issues, and fully respect his spiritual discernment, however, to avoid slipping back into the dark ages, I recognize that I can personally consult the Holy Spirit via the Word of God, and in prayer.
Descisions for the church that God has raised my pastor up to head, are fully in his authority. His leadership in the church is final as long as he is adhereing to the scriptures. If not his loving brothers will tactfully point out any infraction. Accountability at all levels is a key to a successful family, church and nation.
1 Tim 2:5
5 For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;
Not Mary, the Pope or my Pastor.