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To: LibertyGirl77
Well, "most" doesn't mean "all." I fully realize that I read the Word in the context of my faith.

I am truly glad to hear this. It is a vital step in realizing the full economy of salvation, the entire gift which God has left us.

If someone were to convince me successfully that the Catholic Church was the authoritative interpreter of Scripture, then I would have to change my context. No one has convinced me yet.

Rather than looking out at the Catholic Church, perhaps at this point you would do best to look in at what formed and motivates this faith you have, which provides the context to your Scripture reading. Where did it come from? How was it formed?

Always" is an exaggeration. And even in the Bible, the individual Christians disagreed often. Even Paul and Peter disagreed with one another.

The early Christians were able to come to a consensus. It is this lack which I cite among sola scriptura Christians today.

SD

183 posted on 11/19/2002 10:35:31 AM PST by SoothingDave
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To: SoothingDave; LibertyGirl77
The early Christians were able to come to a consensus.

Regarding the "consensus" in the RCC, is there consensus in practice? Is there consensus in fundamental beliefs? Where is this "consensus" you speak of?
203 posted on 11/19/2002 11:18:17 AM PST by OLD REGGIE
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