[Hermann the Cherusker]

If God wants us to Study the scriptures for ourselves, he should do His omnipotent part in keeping them free of error.

So all the contradictory translations and redactions of the Bible, the contradictory Canons of books - all this is infallible in each instance?

Catholics wisely do not go so far. We proclaim the Vulgate edition is free of all doctrinal and moral errors, and we have defined what the Canon of books is. But we would hardly claim it to be spot on in all ways, because it is always possible older manuscripts will surface that will newly clarify an old controverted translation or variant reading. At this late date, it is difficult to take seriously the assertion that God protects the making of all these translations.

[Blessed]

Catholics wisely do not go so far. We proclaim the Vulgate edition is free of all doctrinal and moral errors, and we have defined what the Canon of books is. But we would hardly claim it to be spot on in all ways, because it is always possible older manuscripts will surface that will newly clarify an old controverted translation or variant reading. At this late date, it is difficult to take seriously the assertion that God protects the making of all these translations.

I think you have finally hit the crux of the matter.It takes faith to believe in a God that can preserve his word through time.It takes faith to accept Jesus as your Lord and savior.He simply says trust in me not in a man made system of do's and don'ts.