Can Christianity survive without the Pope?

[LittleLambofJesus]

The pope still exists, though. The question isn't about whether you personally can live/exist, but whether Christianity can survive.

Exactly

 

[98cwitr]

Pope's only a man...just like the rest of us...but is usually really old and wears a funny hat.

 

[AdamKane]

Christianity would be better without the pope.

 

[98cwitr]

Christianity would be better without sodomy (and the cover up there of)

 

[Standing Up]

Greetings. I see the peter and pope threads are being discussed ad-nauseam again so I would like to make a simple poll for ALL denominations to answer. I am not talking about if he was simply a Bishop of Rome and only for that city but a Grand Pope of all Christianity.

So this poll is quite simple "CAN CHRISTIANITY SURVIVE TODAY WITHOUT THE POPE/PAPACY OF ROME"

You mean to say that it hasn't

 

[GigageiTsula]

Pope's only a man...just like the rest of us...but is usually really old and wears a funny hat.

And he rides around in his fancy Pope mobile, wearing royal robes and really big rings.

 

[pdudgeon]

with due respect for my brothers and sisters in Christ who do believe that a pope is necessary, i would not wish to do without the office, because i believe that doing so would be harmful to their faith.

I myself don't find it necessary to have a pope, but i wish to place no stumbling stone in their path that would cause them to doubt.

 

[ProScribe]

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[bbbbbbb]

Catholicism without a Pope would be like politics without a Prime Minister or President.

 

[Fireinfolding]

And he rides around in his fancy Pope mobile, wearing royal robes and really big rings.

Our blessed apostle Peter sure wasnt laden with silver or gold either

Acts 3:6 Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.

Theres been quite a change since then


James 2:2-4 For if there come unto your assembly a man with a gold ring, in goodly apparel, and there come in also a poor man in vile raiment; And ye have respect to him that weareth the gay clothing, and say unto him, Sit thou here in a good place; and say to the poor, Stand thou there, or sit here under my footstool: Are ye not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts? :o

Busting on that one, just seem to fit in a strange sorta way

Peter didnt like folks falling down at his feet and worshipping him

Acts 10:25 And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped him. But Peter took him up, saying, Stand up; I myself also am a man.

 

[chestertonrules]

Greetings. I see the peter and pope threads are being discussed ad-nauseam again so I would like to make a simple poll for ALL denominations to answer. I am not talking about if he was simply a Bishop of Rome and only for that city but a Grand Pope of all Christianity.

So this poll is quite simple "CAN CHRISTIANITY SURVIVE TODAY WITHOUT THE POPE/PAPACY OF ROME"

The gates of hell will not prevail against the Church. Jesus will be with the Church until the end of the world.

When the pope goes, we all go.

When the last pope gives back the keys, the world will be over.

 

[ProScribe]

Our blessed apostle Peter sure wasnt laden with silver or gold either

Catholicism teaches that St. Peter the Apostle was the first Pope and Bishop of Rome. The Catholic papacy began in the early stages of Patristic Christianity and thus, the necessity and position of the Pope.

Also, in the Coptic Orthodox Church there is a Coptic Pope.

 

[simonthezealot]

Christianity does NOT have a Pope.

Christ said call no man Father.

Catholicism has a Pope in contradiction to scripture.

 

[chestertonrules]

Christianity does NOT have a Pope.

Christ said call no man Father.

Catholicism has a Pope in contradiction to scripture.

 

[Montalban]

Christianity does NOT have a Pope.

Christ said call no man Father.

Catholicism has a Pope in contradiction to scripture.

Do you have Father's Day?

 

[Fireinfolding]

Catholicism teaches that St. Peter the Apostle was the first Pope and Bishop of Rome. The Catholic papacy began in the early stages of Patristic Christianity and thus, the necessity and position of the Pope.

Also, in the Coptic Orthodox Church there is a Coptic Pope.

Thanks for the info ProScribe, yeah, I been here for years myself and pretty much get the jist of how catholics see the Peter position but I'm not sure what your post has to do with my post to another, you lost me there.

 

[GigageiTsula]

Christianity does NOT have a Pope.

Christ said call no man Father.

Catholicism has a Pope in contradiction to scripture.

That is absolutely correct. Christ is the head of the Church, not the pope.

 

[Fireinfolding]

That is absolutely correct. Christ is the head of the Church, not the pope.

Romans 15:12 Esaias saith, There shall be a root of Jesse, and he that shall rise to reign over the Gentiles; in him shall the Gentiles trust.

Rev 22:16 I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.

Romans 11:18... thou bearest not the root, but the root thee.

Even as he is the head

Col 2:19 And not holding the Head, from which all the body by joints and bands having nourishment ministered, and knit together, increaseth with the increase of God.

 

[chestertonrules]

That is absolutely correct. Christ is the head of the Church, not the pope.

Obviously Christ is the head of the Church.

Who did he give the keys to the Kingdom to?

Who has the authority to speak for Christ on earth?

Do you? You seem to be claiming that authority.

 

[98cwitr]

^^^

1. Peter

2. Those possessing the HS

3. No one here now speaks for Christ, they speak of Him.