[daniel1212]

This is the problem of analyzing a text with only the text as reference. You are left solely with the authority of the text as a Rosetta Stone for itself. Catholic and Orthodox praxes did not create themselves by misinterpretation of the text. Rather the text’s meaning was manifested through the praxes of a church created by those who lived the text.

Which does not go far enough. Would not your ultimate argument be that being the instruments and stewards of Holy Writ means they are the infallible authorities on what it is and means, and thus are to be submitted to?

[CynicalBear]

>>and thus are to be submitted to?<<

The Catholic Church requires submission of "intellect and will" as I've shown in previous posts.