""many people draw comfort from guidance and a reassurance from the fact that there are people in charge who can show the way"".

Is that what really gives them comfort in the rc church, or is it something else?

From what I understand what Joe has often said when folks question the popes statements, few rc's actually adhere to what the RC pope says anyway?


So, If one sets aside the directives of magisterium from of the RC church, what makes it any different than any other Chriatian church that adheres to the teachings of Christ as presented in the New Testament?

Many people in the UK seem to feel comfort that the Monarchy exists, with the Queen "kinda" in charge of "showing the way" But, she has little actual role in governing or giving direction and I suspect few people pay much attention to what she, or her family says on issues.