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To: BenKenobi

>> So because human nature is fallen Catholic teachings are false?

Actually ... yes, in a mannter of speaking.

Maybe not in exactly the manner that you’re referencing — but, personally, the biggest reason that I am not Catholic is the doctrine of infallibility. If we are all fallen, none beyond Christ Himself can be infallible, doctrinally or otherwise.

SnakeDoc


155 posted on 12/17/2010 2:05:32 PM PST by SnakeDoctor ("They made it evident to every man [...] that human beings are many, but men are few." -- Herodotus)
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To: SnakeDoctor

“If we are all fallen, none beyond Christ Himself can be infallible, doctrinally or otherwise.”

Ok. That point I can understand.

However, here’s the problem. Do you believe that Scripture has perfect accuracy with respect to what Christ taught? Scripture is the work of men, of the copyists and of the original authors, whom God worked through to provide the copy that you have in front of you today.

The point is that God can work through someone to ensure perfect transmission of his Word. The same way in which Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are considered to be inspired by God, is the same by which the Pope operates when he speaks from the chair. The exact same manner.


158 posted on 12/17/2010 2:09:58 PM PST by BenKenobi
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