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To: boatbums
Actually, no.
1. we've pointed out that the dogma does not contradict scripture. you or others say it's not in scripture, not that they contradict scripture. There is a difference

2. The infallibility as we've said before is on matters of dogma strictly. Most Protestants follow some if not all of the infallible teachings of it's predecessors, the Councils, especially on Christological matters

3. Furthermore, every denomination outside the Church still has a council, a synod, a set of ruling elders and catechism that describes what they believe in -- this is the basis of having a coherent faith. I may not agree with say the LCMS or the PCA but they keep a coherent list of what they believe in -- this is necessary as there are so many little questions, like Genesis 1, etc.

4. It's not an effort to supersede Scripture -- Scripture is the final, gold standard. That is why I insist on the word "contradict" -- if something contradicts scripture, it cannot be true. But if it is not in scripture and does not contradict it, that does not necessitate it's verity or falsity
981 posted on 01/18/2011 10:03:11 PM PST by Cronos (Bobby Jindal 2012)
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To: Cronos
But if it is not in scripture and does not contradict it, that does not necessitate it's verity or falsity

That's just giving loads of wiggle room for anyone to claim what they want...and say it's from God or truth "in another sense"....and that thinking is why there are so many false religions and nutcases out there as well.

984 posted on 01/18/2011 10:15:12 PM PST by caww
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