[RnMomof7]

This explains the false doctrine that has entered Rome’s teachings

[wideawake]

This explains the false doctrine that has entered Rome’s teachings

First, you have no objective standard by which to judge the truth or falsity of anyone's teachings. All you have is your personal interpretation of the Scriptures, which were given to you by means of the Church.

Second, the article hinges on the assumption that the Magisterium - the teaching authority of the Church - is a concept newly invented with John Henry Cardinal Newman, and that prior to his writings the Church believed that the only authentic teaching was based on patristic consensus.

This was not and has never been the case, as Paul himself clearly taught: the Church is "the pillar and ground of truth."

It is the Church, guided by the Holy Spirit, that authenticates the canon and approves the doctrine of the Fathers and Doctors, not the reverse.

Webster is arguing that the pre-Newman Church was effectively "Protestantism plus the Fathers" - which is a nonstarter as a position.

[CynicalBear]

>> This explains the false doctrine that has entered Rome’s teachings<<

And it also explains how the faith was carried from then till now. It, the RCC, has not always been as apostate as it is now. They now try to retrofit and it’s not working with those who truly want to find truth.

Thanks for posting this RnMomof7

[boatbums]

It definitely does!