That is a myth. I am not allowed to interpret scripture. (I had it out with one of our RC brothers about that) Scripture interets Scripture? How is that possible you will say. Try this. It is written: "There is no God." If I interpret scripture, I would say, well there you have it, there is no God. Insted, I must look at the balence of scripture and I would see, in this very tiny example, The fool says there is no God.
A lot of churches, including those with false doctrine start out by taking one little piece of scripture and building their entire theology off of it. It might intrest you to know that my entire denomination is built on the writings of some of the most brilliant Christian minds ever. In other words, we arn not making this up as we go along.
the unfortunate result or fortunate depending on your perspective, is the case we are witnessing in the Episcopal Church. Frank "The Heretic" Griswold interprets the Levitical Laws concerning homosexuality one way (I would say incorrectly) while a more Orthodox Primate (say the one in Nigeria) interprets it another way (I would say correctly). But ultimately that leads to confusion, and I will quote a Freeper who commented about this, "God is not the author of confusion." So, I guess all I am saying, is that sometimes, Tradition is necessary to assist one in the interpretation of scripture.
All I can say is satan know scripture as well. This guy was elevated to a position of power by those in the visable church who are not in the invisable church. BTW, each denomination has evil doers inside it's walls. Mine, your's, everyone's. It has nothing to do with scripture, but with sin.
Scripture and Tradition together enhancing one another and strengthening the faith. I realize that that is probably the typical Catholci answer and does not put you at ease. Ultimately all I can say, is that there is truth outside of scripture, even scripture attests to that (Jn 21:25, Jn 20:30, I Corinthians 11:2, II Thessalionians 2:15 Acts 2:42). Ultimately, I don't see Catholic belief in the perpetual virginity of Mary as contradictary to scripture. Well that was a long-winded rambling answer, feel free to respond, and I'll reply when I get back from class and stuff this evening. God Bless
I think I touched on that. But we bwlieve that tradition must come from scripture. Christ did slam folks for clinging to the wrong tradition. And if I might gently remind you, there were some teachings in the RC church during the time of luther that were clearly wrong, but held as tradition. Had it not been for those, the reformation would not have happened.
Also, you see a lot of proddies arguing here. Don't confuse an intermural debate with what we agree on, Christ Saves.
God Bless
Right back at you! ;-)