“But rejecting the traditions that violate both the word and spirit of the Scriptures doesn’t throw me into a “sola Scripture” camp either.”
Your honesty and open-mindedness is appreciated.
As a former Protestant I can tell you that I hate a lot of fear regarding Catholic beliefs. Once I did my own research and verified audacious claims with the Catholic Catechism, I saw my fears were unfounded.
Many so called “Catholic beliefs” were lies and myths born out of ignorance.
I don’t have fears regarding Catholic beliefs, I just can’t accept what I find Scripture does not support.