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1 | Sola Scriptura supported by bible? | Bible general Archive 1 | Brian.g | 48322 | ||
Steve A more complete definition of infallible includes: "not liable to mislead, deceive, or disappoint" (Merriam-Webster), which means we, the faithful, will accept without judgement. There are some teachings in which the use of your shortened definition list is appropriate, such as when the Pope does confirm that Jesus is God, the Churchs position on the Trinity and so on. I think we all agree with those infallible teachings of the Catholic Church. But, there are other proclamations, announcements, decisions - which, I will accept from the Pope and I will not judge him to be right or wrong. I will accept that the Pope has prayed on it, sought counsel and is being guided with truth and honesty. Now, you and I are not obligated to accept the leadership of the Pope, but I choose to. So, now that the full definition of the word is now known, you can see that both you and dschaertel are correct. Brian |
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2 | Sola Scriptura supported by bible? | Bible general Archive 1 | srbaegon | 48338 | ||
Hello Brian The M-W definition certainly softens the word. But I maintain my position. "Liable" implies a possibility or probability of incurring something because of position, nature, or particular situation. I must conclude that the pope IS liable because even the best popes historically made (and continue to make) declarations based on Roman Catholic tradition rather than Scripture. Frankly, I don't trust my wife as much as you trust the pope. Steve |
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