Since The Truth is not in you, how would you know if we are offering to you truth for the saving of your immortal soul?
I and all Catholics as members of the Body of Christ have the authority of the Catholic Church passed down through the Apostles and their successors and authorized by Jesus Christ and guaranteed by the Holy Spirit.
As stated in a previous post, non Catholic scholar Newman’s research. Newman was not a Catholic when he started the book, but his research convinced him of the truth of the Catholic faith, and as the book was finished he converted. Fundamentalist leaders make no effort to trace their version of Christianity century by century.
What do you have? Personal opinion.
Perhaps you should examine the dogma of the Catholic Church more thoroughly for the Truth and for your benefit. I realize when one is 71 years old, then it can be difficult to change. You have tried to challenge me to accept your truth and I have tried to challenge you to see the wisdom of the Catholic doctrine.