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If using the Webster's definition of tradition, then YES.

Re: Is Roman Catholicism the Christian Tradition at its Best?

I think I fixed the sentence.

Doesn't mean it is Biblically correct. There are lots of Christian traditions that wouldn't hold up to Biblical scrutiny - yet they are held by Christians. Having a church building isn't found in scripture, they met in houses; yet it's viewed as OK. Having a lead pastor in a church is not found in scripture, but that's what most of us do. These are just two examples and there are many others. But these seem to be generally accepted since they don't violate or change any doctrine of scripture.For Catholics, they have traditions that are not in the Bible at all - praying to saints, the rosary, confession to a priest, annulments, indulgences, lighting candles, etc. They are all traditions of a Christian church, but in my opinion, quite wrong and deceptive.

What prompted the question in my mind was listening to the Lee Chapel eschatology service that was linked here recently. A Lee professor referred to the Christian tradition, at its best... and then would quote or refer to the experiences of Aquinas or some other Roman Catholics.

I only have been able to watch the first 40 minutes so far, OTCP. I believe the first speaker was Dr. Christopher Stephenson.

I am not Catholic. I am a COG bishop. I occasionally wear a collar when I teach at Lee and preach. I wear the crucifix every day.My comments about “the Christian tradition at its best” referred to the three main points/”disbeliefs.” When at its best, the Christian tradition denies 1) that life after death does not include the body; 2) that only the body is resurrected; and 3) that death in and of itself is victory.The figures I listed (but did not name) were in reference to the kind of “selves” that will be resurrected—eight examples total.Four are pre-Reformation figures that belong to the heritage of all Western church traditions. One is a late medieval/early modern figure most closely associated with the Catholic tradition. Three were contemporary examples.

I have no idea.I know very little about the Catholic Church but I know four Catholics who have Exacting Christian Values, and display Christ in their lives.The question in the OP and dress of ministers and priests have no bearing on my life.To be honest, I guess the question in the OP is above my head. Some facts but mostly just my [email protected]://shipslog-jack.blogspot.com/