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To: jo kus
Now your getting it! Check the title of this thread "What is the Magesterium and WHY DO WE NEED IT?"

You've answered the question.

You are even trying to twist my reply...

If your Magesterium with it's infinite wisdom told you that your church was 'the way, the truth and the life, and no one comes to the Father but by your church', you'd be smart to ditch the Magesterium...

64 posted on 07/28/2006 10:43:47 AM PDT by Iscool
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To: Iscool
I wrote :Now your getting it! Check the title of this thread "What is the Magesterium and WHY DO WE NEED IT?" You've answered the question.

You responded :You are even trying to twist my reply...

Not at all. You said that anyone can twist the meaning of the Bible. God, who desires that all men come to the knowledge of God, has established a teaching authority to guard the deposit of faith BECAUSE people can twist the meaning of the Scriptures... This teaching authority delves into the Word of God (written and oral) to respond to current situations that enable men to do God's Will. For example, the Magesterium allows us to take a proper stance on cloning, or stem-cell research. Naturally, we don't find any concordance listing these topics. But with an authorized teaching group in place, one duly-appointed by Christ Himself, we can rest assured that we are doing the Will of God.

Those without this Magesterium rely on their own intellect. I suppose you might stumble on the correct stance on certain issues by following one of the thousands of denominations of Protestantism. Good luck. I don't place so much confidence in myself.

Regards

68 posted on 07/28/2006 12:33:53 PM PDT by jo kus (There is nothing colder than a Christian who doesn't care for the salvation of others - St.Crysostom)
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