The Catholic Church Is The One True Church?

[WinePusher]

Obviously, many contemporary christian denominations rose from the reformation, thus it cannot be disputed that the Catholic Church was the first Christian Church. However, the Church also claims it to be the one true church, with Peter as its first pope.

1) Is the catholic church the true church?

2) Can salvation be found outside of the church?

3) Is scripture the only source for truth? As Martin Luther suggested Sola Scriptura.

4) Is faith the only means neccesary to get to heaven? As Martin Luther suggested Sola Fides, or are good deeds also worth merit.

5) What objections are there to Roman Catholic Theology?

[Gracchus]

S-word: You have attributed to me questions posted by Winepusher, to wihich I gave answers.

You and I do seem to agree on the major points and disagree on some minor points.

Except of course, that I don't believe in any "true church".

There are those who deal fairly, love mercy and walk humbly, and those who do not. You don't really have to believe in anything. You just have to do. Of course, what you do may be based on what you believe, but it may also be based on what your neighbors believe. You do have to pay some attention to that, even if you believe they are wrong, but I know some very fine people who believe utter nonsense. I believe that actions speak louder than words.