No it doesn't. Scripture stands as the final authority because it's the word of God and means what it means. The fact that people interpret it differently does not affect it's inherent integrity or validity. It's not a reflection of the doctrine but a reflection of the people who are doing the interpreting.
By that standard, there is not a thing on this planet that does not fail because EVERYTHING is subject to a person's interpretation, therefore everything fails; including tradition, the magisterium, the creeds, the catechism, because ALL of it is subject to an individual's interpretation. Therefore by your standard, since different individuals misinterpret those, the doctrine of tradition etc. also fail because of that.
Anyone incapable of correctly interpreting Scripture under the leading and guiding of the Holy Spirit is certainly not more capable of correctly interpreting anything else without the Holy Spirit's guidance.
Does that mean we have to read it in Aramic? Because whatever version you are reading has been translated from Aramaic to Greek to Latin to English. Over a thousand years.
My issue with the argument of God’s word, is that it is defined by a bunch of guys in Rome, Constaintinoble, Berlin, and London.
Not exactly a clear route.
I couldn't agree more. Humans in general have that tendency; it is a miracle to me that the Church and her teaching proclaiming Christ have survived. I take this as a confirmation of my faith in Christ establishing His Church and the gates of hell not prevailing. I am extremely grateful for this in every way I can think of. I wish everyone on earth was.
Thanks for your reply.