Let’s continue the discussion about the start of the Catholic Church, since that is where the separation between Catholics and Non-Catholics is sourced…
I guess everyone knows that Paul’s letters comprises most of the New Testament scriptures…but had anyone ever wonder “where” Paul came from? And where did Peter (the Rock) go?
Peter was the leader - established by Messiah before leaving - and yet we find that most the Catholic Church tradition developed from teachings and traditions given by Paul.
Again, where was Peter concerning these matters (of faith)? Of course, he has his books in scripture, but as we’ve all heard (and must accept) the Catholic Church Authority determined what books were to be added to the final collection…and as many of us have admitted, many more writings were not added to the final collection.
So the big questions is Where did Paul come from and how did he take control?
Peter’s Group: The community of believers Messiah first established was spreading, but they never considered themselves Catholics…they didn’t even consider themselves Christian. They still considered themselves Jewish, but with the testimony of the awaited Messiah.
**Paul’s Origin: ** Paul was a Pharisee (and son of Pharisee),who violently persecuted Peter’s Group because they were heretics. Paul was also a Roman citizen, who was very familiar with Roman social hierarchy and Pegan religious hierarchy.
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One day Paul meets Peter and James - introduced by another disciple and spends 15 days with them. Paul tells his story of seeing a personal vision of the Messiah [even though Messiah had already left the responsibility of to his disciples, Paul *somehow converted on his own (strange)].
So they accept him, and Paul leaves on his personal mission to spread the Gospel to the Gentiles (strange he was ready though he only knew Peter for 15 days). In his travels he establishes churches and tells gentiles that they do not need to follow Jewish law (the Original tradition for worship, found in old testament). Paul also establishes a single leader; “head” of each area, similar to how Rome’s Pagan and Societal system was setup - He called them Bishops.
Prior to this, Peter & James (original 12) established a council (a “group” of leaders) in Jerusalem (not Rome), as they believed there was only one head (Messiah). And they continued to spread the gospel to other areas.
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One day, Paul, Peter, and James joined leaders of the council to address the problem of gentiles not following The Law. Paul knew he was right, claiming this new religion should clearly be separate from the old in every way, including NOT following old law. James (one who actually walked with Messiah) argued against this, claiming Messiah never looked for separation but unity…and also that Messiah (himself) said He hadn’t come to change the law.
The council eventually decided that gentiles didn’t need to follow the law when it came to circumcision, but that the rest of the law is The Law.
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Paul (one who never walked with Messiah…one who was a Pharisee who persecuted the new believers…one who was a citizen of the pagan city of Rome) left and continued to spread his message of Christ to churches; establishing Bishops and religious infrastructure…until one day, Paul returned to the council and confronted and accused Peter, claiming Peter (The Rock), the handpicked foundation of the Messiah’s believers - one of whom actually received the Holy Spirit of God as a tongue of fire - was wrong in his actions concerning gentiles. And yet, a completely different account of the Incident in Antioch is recorded by Peter in the “Acts of the Apostles” (stranger).
It’s awfully odd that we don’t have more letters from the actual Patriarch of the Church (Peter). We clearly have evidence that he also wrote, and yet Paul - a virtually newbie - seems to steal the new testament. Something doesn’t seem add up…
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The church in Rome is established (Paul’s homeland)…Paul returns to Jerusalem…and is welcomed by James, but then is arrested and sent to Rome. But where is Peter?
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The Temple in Jerusalem is destroyed and all Jewish bishops are repleaced with gentile bishops…By now, the Roman pegan hierarchy (one leader per diocese/area) is established and the religion has forever separated its identity from Judaism (because it no longer follows the old law (ten commandments, circumcision, etc). The head church is assumed to now be in Rome since it’s leaders are now living in Rome; Paul is under house arrest, and it would seem that Peter is in Jail.
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A city-wide fire errupts in Rome and Nero blames the newly labeled Jewish Christians for superstition and conspiracy, which legalizes the brutal persecution of all church leaders. Paul is tried and beheaded, while Peter is crucified upside-down, with arms outstretched. All Jewish Bishops are replaced with gentile bishops…and the new religion continues to develop…and since the head church is considered in Rome, the Bishop of the Head church is considered the Head of all churches.
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Emperor constantine sees a vision and decides to unite all his land under this new church. Giving money and support, he suggests that the Pope also change the day of worship from Sabbath to Sunday so that all in Constantine’s land will worship on the same day: The Sungod for Pagans and Iesus for Christians.
A new council is established to address unity amungst all churches (born are the creeds). The Trinity is established as canon…The books of the bible are chosen.
