That first part sounds like a bit of double talk.
But there cannot be denial, contradiction, or abrogation of doctrine.
Yet there has been. In fact, there has been a creation of doctrine on many of the topics.
My pastor and my bishop both know where I stand, and have expressed confidence in my ability to teach Catholic doctrine correctly. I value their confidence because I consult them honestly in carrying out my duties in the parish.
Yet you didn't recognize, or want to acknowledge, what O'Brien was saying until I gave you several other examples showing his writings were correct.
He's not some obscure, unknown RC priest. Perhaps to you, but not to others.
I have found that many of the RCs on these threads....you included I might add, are not as familiar with some of the finer details of the writings of many RCs.
And it's in those details that much of the false doctrine of Roman Catholicism is found....when compared to Scripture.
Well, it's late and it's been a long day.
Hope you have a good evening.
I really do enjoy these conversations. I do learn a lot from them.
Well, like this, on a different thread.. Some people think St. Peter was a widower at the time that Jesus cured his dying mother-in-law. Some people think contrariwise, that he had his wife with him the whole time until they were both martyred, as the historian Eusebius said, in Rome.
Catholic could have either opinion. It's not de fide, a doctrine of the faith.
As for creative restatement, that's what this whole Religion Forum is about! And most of the content of Christian blogs and Christian bookstores. That's what all the Sunday sermons are all about: creative restatement of known truths.
Or do you think we should write and say nothing whatsoever except Scripture quotes verbatim? I'm writing kiddingly, I know you don't think that. It's 10:30, and I gotta be up early. Good night and God bless.