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And according to 2012 Pew Research Center survey, within the next four decades, Christians will remain the world’s largest religion; if current trends continue, by 2050 the number of Christians will reach 2.9 billion (or 31.4%). By 2050, the Christian population is expected to exceed 3 billion.
Philip Williams
Henry Chadwick, ‘The Early Church’
Wayne Scott
I recommend Justin Martyr’s “First Apology” and “Dialogue With Trypho.” I’ve read the first more than once and am now reading the second. But I have to warn you: We have drifted so far that it is like reading a cult.
Brady Hall
Do you think Catholics are our brothers in Christ?
Jon Ruthven
Ruthven, Authentic Christianity (forthcoming)
Varnel Watson
Philip Williams do you have a recommendation
Philip Williams
Catholicism developed as a means of protecting the Bible against Gnostic Scriptures. It worked even if it created traditions not supported by the Scriptures. But it’s true that Catholics have more honored the text and canon from the Apostles than have Protestants.
The apostate hiher criticism did not originate with the Catholics.
Varnel Watson
you meaning Augustinian catholicism right?
Philip Williams
Troy Day nope. the Fathers.
Varnel Watson
which ones 🙂 was Augustine then a mother?
Philip Williams
Cyprian and Augustine invented sacramental salvation.
Philip Williams
Troy Day he is referred to as a Doctor, I believe. The Fathers were from the Early Church which ended with Constantine.
Varnel Watson
OK so what book(s) would you recommend ?