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To: Tantumergo

The logic of the immaculate conception is not compelling, imo.

Nor is the hemeneutic compelling.

We, therefore, have a combination of assumptions being combined to create a doctrine. Since premised on assumptions, it cannot be binding. It certainly is not authoritative.


25 posted on 09/21/2004 9:21:51 AM PDT by xzins (Retired Army and Proudly Supporting BUSH/CHENEY 2004!)
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To: xzins

"We, therefore, have a combination of assumptions being combined to create a doctrine."

No, the facts of the case and hence the doctrine existed prior to the assumptions. The assumptions are merely explanations of the doctrine.

"It certainly is not authoritative."

Correct - for you! But as you are extra ecclesiam, you hold an a priori rejection of external authority anyway. Do you believe that anything is binding?


34 posted on 09/21/2004 9:41:47 AM PDT by Tantumergo
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