[P-Marlowe]

When it comes down to it, the claim to apostolic succession is no more valid or meaningful than that of the Pharisees and Sadducees of "We have Abraham as our father!"

Excellent point. And what was Jesus' reponse?

(Matthew 3:9 KJV) And think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.

God has raised up stones in all corners of the earth. There is no "Apostolic Succession". There were 12 apostles. They are the foundation stones. The rest of us are simply building blocks raised up by Christ.

Thanks for the excellent analogy Fru. Sometimes God blesses you with flashes of brilliance.

[xzins]

Thanks for the excellent analogy Fru. Sometimes God blesses you with flashes of brilliance.

Sometimes???

I've found that Fru is ALWAYS an absolutely formidable debater.

[irishtenor]

***There were 12 apostles. They are the foundation stones.***

Um, 14 altogether were named apostles.