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Col 1:18 - Christ is the head of the body of Christ
1 Cor 12:20-27 - We are all parts of the body of Christ
Ephesians 5:30 - We are all members of the body of Christ
Romans 12:4-5 - More proof of the body of Christ
1 Cor 6:15 - More proof of the body of Christ

Catholic view: All people are members of the body of Christ
Protestant view: All people are part of smaller bodies with Christ as its head
Individualistic view: All people are individuals who are in turn subject to Christ