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Originally Posted by Solon
I agree with this definition.
Although the Roman Catholic Church would argue that their priesthood has remained intact, in a line of traceable succession, back to Peter.
Today's LDS apostles also claim a line of priesthood authority back to Peter, but they reassure us that the apostasy won't happen again. I'm sure St. Eleutherius (Pope #13) would also have also dismissed any suggestion of widespread Christian apostasy.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12272b.htm |
The Catholics lose me when their authorities can't really say who the first pope was, Leo or Clement.
But the thought all good was lost is the primary thought which ultimately conveyed by many Mormons when they use the term "Great Apostasy."