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 Finally, the whole conclusion:

I can't stand the illogical leap and forgetfulness of the author! Geez... 

1. As a Christian, I think it's one of the basic tenets to believe that we, as believers in Jesus, are granted eternal life. 
2. Since we are granted life by the grace of God, and since Peter saw given the type of steward, why is he (Peter) not STILL in that appointed position even now? 🙄

This is one thing that I think the orthobros have got a heck of a lot better handle on than you catholics, even if some of their ideas make me uncomfortable having been raised as a protestant. 

To summarize and conclude: I think that is logical and likely that Jesus appointed Peter to be the eternal steward of His Church, therefore, the papacy is exactly equivalent to the Kings of Israel, and yes, obviously God can use that system to His own end, it was NOT WHAT HE INTENDED FOR HIS PEOPLE, and, in fact, has brought about many troubles and evils to them and the rest of the world. 

Yes, I think the catholic church has been a net evil on the world, especially after the infiltration of gnostic and worse occult BS throughout its structure. No, I don't think even most catholics are bad people, I just think that much of their faith is misplaced and very incorrectly acted out. 

🤷‍♂️ I don't expect to change anyone's mind, but... Gosh that article is frustrating.