<"We're theological and biblical illiterates.">

A jolly good reason for having an infallible and indefectible teaching Magisterium under the guidance of the Holy Spirit and invested with Christ's authority.

<"It's been only in recent decades that Lutherans and Catholics (and, more recently, Reformed Protestants and Catholics) have agreed that salvation is solely dependent on God's grace, not a bit on our works or merit."</i>

And that rather bold assertion needs considerable unpacking!