But their close, Pio.
For the spirit of Christ has not refrained from using them as means of salvation which derive their efficacy from the very fullness of grace and truth entrusted to the Catholic Church".66 Section IV Dominus Ieusus August 6, 2000
That statement could be read to mean that there is no salvation without the Church.
Their = They are. Uuuuurgh!
For the spirit of Christ has not refrained from using them as means of salvation which derive their efficacy from the very fullness of grace and truth entrusted to the Catholic Church".66 Section IV Dominus Ieusus August 6, 2000
That statement could be read to mean that there is no salvation without the Church.
True..this is written in classic modernist style...it's got a little bit in there for everyone..so when you make a point about the document the defender of the document can cry foul and say, "but you're taking it out of context."
It is written so the Protestant can walk away mollified, the liberal can be quietly triumphant, the neo-Catholic can be assured and the traditionalist walks away furious.
Good thing it was only written by a Cardinal.