interesting theory, but in that case, why did jesus directly establish the church upon peter? why was the final prayer before crucifixion of jesus for unity in his church? it's because jesus knew that a church was necessary to hold the faithful together. this is why he said to peter "i give you the keys to the kingdom of heaven. whatsoever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatsoever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven."
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