And so it happens that there are Christians who expand the authority of Scripture beyond its proper scope and who then end up endorsing slavery and denying evolution. As it happens, in addition to Scripture, God also provides us with reason and the capacity to learn from experience. Why should these be denied any role in matters of faith and moral reasoning?
Um...say what? Denying evolution is counter to scripture in your view? Surely you can't be serious. Believing in evolution is counter to scripture.
>>Why should these be denied any role in matters of faith and moral reasoning?<<
Because man's heart is corrupt that's why.
Jeremiah 17:9 "The heart is more deceitful than all else And is desperately sick; Who can understand it?
Mark 7:21 "For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed the evil thoughts, fornications, thefts, murders, adulteries, 22 deeds of coveting and wickedness, as well as deceit, sensuality, envy, slander, pride and foolishness.
Man's "reason" is why America is in the deplorable situation it is in today.
who expand the authority of Scripture
Like the catechism does?
You do realize that our flesh is weak, so we must rely totally on the Holy Scriptures or we end up with man’s add on like you said. Short list catechism, book of mormon, seven day adventist, david koresh, and etc...
Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
As far as evolution there is absolutely no proof of that either from the Bible or secular. The few bones the secular scientist call proof is such a joke that CSI wish it was that easy.
But I guess you have to follow the magisterium and since the Pope believes in evolution and global warming you are mandated or somehting to that effect.