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Listen up, because I’m about to drop a truth bomb that’ll rattle your Reformation-loving cages: the Bible you clutch so tightly?
Yeah, it’s a Catholic creation.
That’s right—while your 40,000 Protestant denominations bicker over who’s got the “real” faith, let’s rewind the clock 2,000 years to Pentecost, where the Church was born with Mary, the Apostles, and the Holy Spirit lighting the faith of the apostles. Catholicism didn’t just stumble onto the scene—it is the scene, and your late-to-the-party sects showed up a whopping 1,500 years later, led by a guy who had the audacity to rip seven books out of God’s Word. Buckle up, because this isn’t your pastor’s Sunday sermon—it’s a history lesson with a side of holy fire.
Pentecost: The Church’s Big Bang
Picture this: Jerusalem, 33 AD. The upper room’s buzzing with wind and tongues of flame. Mary’s there, the Apostles are there, and the Holy Spirit ignited the the fire to our Lord Jesus' followers to strengthen them in their faith to God. This isn’t some quaint origin story—it’s the birth of the Catholic Church, straight from Acts 2:1-4:
“When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place… All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit.”
No Luther, no Calvin, no megachurch pastors—just Christ’s chosen crew, laying the foundation for a faith that’s stood the test of time. That’s 2,000 years of unbroken legacy, folks. Meanwhile, your Protestant splinter groups didn’t even exist until the 16th century. Fifteen hundred years of silence—where were you?
The Bible: A Catholic Masterpiece
Now, let’s talk about that book you wave around like it’s your invention. Newsflash:
the Bible didn’t fall from the sky in King James English—it was compiled, preserved, and canonized by the Catholic Church. For centuries, Catholic monks hand-copied scriptures, guarding every word. It was the Councils of Hippo (393 AD) and Carthage (397 AD)—Catholic councils, mind you—that nailed down the canon, including the seven deuterocanonical books Protestants later tossed out. Tobit, Judith, Wisdom—these weren’t “extras”; they were sacred, inspired texts, part of the Septuagint Jesus Himself quoted from.
Then along comes Martin Luther in 1517, a full 1,500 years after Christ, deciding he knows better. He slashes seven books from the Old Testament because they didn’t fit his theology—books like 2 Maccabees, which supports praying for the dead (12:46), a practice he rejected. That’s not editing; that’s butchering. The Catholic Church gave you the Bible, and your founder repaid the favor by tearing it apart. Who’s the real rebel here?
40,000 Denominations vs. One Church
Fast forward to today, and Protestantism’s a chaotic free-for-all—40,000 denominations and counting, each claiming they’ve cracked the code to salvation. Baptists, Pentecostals, Methodists, Presbyterians—pick a flavor, any flavor!
But here’s the kicker:
for 1,500 years, there was one Church, universal and united, tracing its roots to Peter, the rock Jesus built it on (Matthew 16:18).
You didn’t see splinter groups popping up in 500 AD or 1000 AD. So why the sudden rush in the 1500s? Was God just twiddling His thumbs for a millennium and a half, waiting for Luther to “fix” things?
The Catholic Church didn’t need a reboot—it was thriving, spreading the Gospel, and shaping civilization while your ancestors were still figuring out feudalism. Your denominations are the new kids on the block, not the other way around. And yet, you’ve got the gall to call us the imposters?
The Anti-Catholic Rant Is Old News
I’ve heard it all—the tired, bigoted Protestant jabs about idolatry, purgatory, and “invented” traditions. It’s the same ignorant playbook, recycled for centuries, ignoring the inconvenient truth:
Catholicism isn’t just older; it’s the root.
You’re branches—lots of them—sprouting from a tree you refuse to acknowledge. Luther didn’t start a revolution; he started a fracture, and 40,000 pieces later, you’re still picking up the shards.
So next time you thump that Bible, remember who gave it to you. Next time you scoff at the Church, recall who stood at Pentecost while your founders were 1,500 years from being born.
Catholicism isn’t perfect—God knows we’ve got our scars—but it’s the original, the unbroken line, blessed by Christ Himself. You want to talk faith?
Let’s talk facts. God bless.
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