SemperReformanda,

Thank you for your referrences, Ma'am. I know all the arguments against Peter the Rock, and they fall flat.

In regards to 33,000 denominations, that's the current number that's given to Catholics. I'm not so naive as to rule out the possibility that the figures are inflated for propaganda purposes, but I am certain that denominations splintering is out of control. It's getting easier and easier to start your own denomination if you have a beef with the one you are in. <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/mad3.gif" alt="" />

But most importantly, concerning Peter's misconduct in Antioch, I think you are overlooking an obvious factor here. There can be no doubt that this was Peter's private misconduct and not an infallible act. For if it was an official teaching, we would not only be allowed, but indeed charged with the duty to imitate his behavior. The same principle applying panscriptura would have us committing murder and adultery like David, getting drunk like Noah, lying like Abraham, and committing idolatry like Solomon.

So yes, Ma'am, this is clearly the private misconduct of Peter, and we are to regard in only as an example of what not to do. But his official acts, the sermon's and discourses, are infallible, and we are to heed them.

"Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ"

catholicsoldier <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/takethat.gif" alt="" />