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Journey Back to Catholicism
- S.J. Thomason shared her journey from Catholicism to Protestantism, then back to Catholicism after exploring early Church doctors and traditions.
- Her research into figures like Jerome and St. Catherine of Siena guided her reconsideration of Catholic beliefs.
Finding Need for Central Authority
- After experimenting with various churches, S.J. Thomason and her son settled into a Baptist church due to personal circumstances.
- She noticed that atheists criticized so many denominations, making her reconsider the need for a central authority, like Catholicism.
Authority Through Apostolic Succession
- Apostolic succession provides historical continuity and authority in the Church, distinct from sola scriptura.
- Jesus granted authority to the apostles, particularly Peter, establishing a living teaching authority rather than just scripture.