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**They may only accept the private interpretation of the pope .** Where did you get this? Source??

From every Catholic that says men have no authority to interpret the bible for himself

I think Poly called it "Your own private interpretation "

The council of Trent declared only the church can interpret scripture.The Pope being the head of the church is the last authority responsible for the exposition of the word .

At any time he can have a revelation and then proclaim it as doctrine .

He can excommunicate anyone that teaches or preaches contrary to "official" interpretation .

The buck stops in Rome

170 posted on 01/04/2004 12:47:17 PM PST by RnMomof7
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To: RnMomof7
At any time he (the Pope)can have a revelation and then proclaim it as doctrine .

You dear, are a first class liar. You know full well that your statement is utterly false.

The Catholic Church believes and teaches that all revelation ended with the death of the last apostle. No one, not even a Pope can propose, let alone dogmatize a private revelation. No Pope throughout the history of the Church has proclaimed his private revelation as dogma, except for one. That would be St. Peter, whose two Epistles are included in the Bible.

May God have mercy upon you.

171 posted on 01/04/2004 4:00:01 PM PST by pipeorganman
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To: RnMomof7
At any time he can have a revelation and then proclaim it as doctrine.

The particular religious leader who claims the dubious distinction of being able to do that lives in Salt Lake City, not Rome. I would say "nice try," except that it's not.

181 posted on 01/05/2004 4:07:28 PM PST by Campion
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