By Rosanna Evans
Conclusion Conclusion
When the journey for truth began within this paper, the statement was made that many within Christendom have desired to “reenter turbid waters long since polluted by man’s heresies, without first cleaning them,” in the hopes that they might “more successfully evangelize the world for Christ.” This thesis was put forth, in order to challenge the beliefs held by the bulk of Christendom today, that many of the heretical acts and attitudes of the Roman Catholic Church in times past have either been purged from its organization or were never as horrendous as they were made out to be.
These presuppositions were challenged, through the examination of the history, doctrines, and personalities surrounding the papal office of the Roman Catholic Church itself. Once it was shown that the Roman Catholic Church has not really changed the essence of its teachings, in spite of the outward appearances, the subject of ecumenism was broached and its history and present state were looked at. From there, the question regarding the validity of the Ecumenical movement was tabled and answered.
In conclusion, this author would like to warn her brothers and sisters in Christ not to ally themselves with the Roman Catholic Church, even though it may appear to be innocuous in nature. Until a real change is effected within its structures, this organization and its leader should be avoided, rather than joined; it should be evangelized, rather than encouraged. Biblical separation should be practiced by believers. Anything less would be tantamount to attempting to serve two masters
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