Comments on: And Some Say There Is No Politics in Roman Catholicism http://www.thecapranica.com/index.php/2007/06/26/and-some-say-there-is-no-politics-in-roman-catholicism/ Reflections on Theology & Life From an Ordinary Pastor Mon, 12 Dec 2011 20:10:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Jodi http://www.thecapranica.com/index.php/2007/06/26/and-some-say-there-is-no-politics-in-roman-catholicism/comment-page-1/#comment-3431 Jodi Thu, 28 Jun 2007 00:47:54 +0000 http://www.thecapranica.com/index.php/2007/06/26/and-some-say-there-is-no-politics-in-roman-catholicism/#comment-3431 I have to say the picture for this blog is going to give me nightmares.....scary. Not him in particular, just that picture of him. Way to post a picture that is going to give your readers nightmares Bret! ;) I have to say the picture for this blog is going to give me nightmares…..scary.

Not him in particular, just that picture of him.

Way to post a picture that is going to give your readers nightmares Bret! ;)

]]> By: Bret Capranica http://www.thecapranica.com/index.php/2007/06/26/and-some-say-there-is-no-politics-in-roman-catholicism/comment-page-1/#comment-3423 Bret Capranica Tue, 26 Jun 2007 23:41:26 +0000 http://www.thecapranica.com/index.php/2007/06/26/and-some-say-there-is-no-politics-in-roman-catholicism/#comment-3423 <p>I know, I know. I expected the comment on my papal spoof. I do in fact know and understand what Papal infallibility refers to. I just think it is interesting that the RCC made up a doctrine that allows itself to choose what they will and won't hold as infallible.<br /> Great little article on infallibility that proves my point. Here's a money quote: "The infallibility of the pope is not a doctrine that suddenly appeared in Church teaching; rather, it is a doctrine which was implicit in the early Church. It is only our understanding of infallibility which has developed and been more clearly understood over time. In fact, the doctrine of infallibility is implicit in these Petrine texts: John 21:15–17 ("Feed my sheep . . . "), Luke 22:32 ("I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail"), and Matthew 16:18 ("You are Peter . . . "). " - wow - this is poor exegesis, poor reasoning, poor history . . .</p> <p>I realize, I just spoke about papal infallibility the way most Catholics misrepresent the biblical view of justification by faith alone and grace alone through Christ alone. Touche'</p> <p>Now, really, Jennifer, you aren't suggesting that the majority of Catholics in America don't pick and choose what they believe are you?</p> I know, I know. I expected the comment on my papal spoof. I do in fact know and understand what Papal infallibility refers to. I just think it is interesting that the RCC made up a doctrine that allows itself to choose what they will and won’t hold as infallible.
Great little article on infallibility that proves my point. Here’s a money quote: “The infallibility of the pope is not a doctrine that suddenly appeared in Church teaching; rather, it is a doctrine which was implicit in the early Church. It is only our understanding of infallibility which has developed and been more clearly understood over time. In fact, the doctrine of infallibility is implicit in these Petrine texts: John 21:15–17 (“Feed my sheep . . . “), Luke 22:32 (“I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail”), and Matthew 16:18 (“You are Peter . . . “). ” – wow – this is poor exegesis, poor reasoning, poor history . . .

I realize, I just spoke about papal infallibility the way most Catholics misrepresent the biblical view of justification by faith alone and grace alone through Christ alone. Touche’

Now, really, Jennifer, you aren’t suggesting that the majority of Catholics in America don’t pick and choose what they believe are you?

]]> By: Jennifer http://www.thecapranica.com/index.php/2007/06/26/and-some-say-there-is-no-politics-in-roman-catholicism/comment-page-1/#comment-3422 Jennifer Tue, 26 Jun 2007 22:45:37 +0000 http://www.thecapranica.com/index.php/2007/06/26/and-some-say-there-is-no-politics-in-roman-catholicism/#comment-3422 Before commenting on papal infallibility, you should really understand what it is. It doesn't mean a pope is perfect in everything he does. It means that any doctrine declared by the pope and magisterium in regard to the Church's teachings is true. It isn't about they way a pope is elected which is not an issue of doctrine. Here is further information regarding papal infallibility. http://www.catholic.com/library/Papal_Infallibility.asp And if you want to discuss changing the rules... look at all the many protestant denominations that get to pick and choose what they believe - quite convenient, I think. Before commenting on papal infallibility, you should really understand what it is. It doesn’t mean a pope is perfect in everything he does. It means that any doctrine declared by the pope and magisterium in regard to the Church’s teachings is true. It isn’t about they way a pope is elected which is not an issue of doctrine. Here is further information regarding papal infallibility. http://www.catholic.com/library/Papal_Infallibility.asp

And if you want to discuss changing the rules… look at all the many protestant denominations that get to pick and choose what they believe – quite convenient, I think.

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