What do others think, here is my opinion:
The Church is the "rock" of faith. For me that is what attracted me to Catholicism. You must understand that I had become extremely disillusioned with the constant changing of theological positions in my previous church. This, I believe, is typical of Protestant churches, in that, they are just more worldly, adapting to the changes in secular morality instead of holding firm to the teachings of Jesus and the apostles. A few examples would be ordination of women, homosexuals and embracing of new gospels such as the prosperity gospel which in my opinion is ........
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2007-11-21 04:55:54 · 13 answers · asked by cristoiglesia 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
A book , even an inspired one,really cannot interpret itself
Sola Scriptura has not brought unity, consensus of understanding of interpretation or even agreement on how to interpet the Bible.
2007-11-21 06:08:28 · answer #1 · answered by James O 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
No, the cause is the prideful, imperfect, stubborn nature of the human being. If your previous church kept switching theological positions, then my question would be: Why were these unstable people trying to teach anyone? Another question comes to mind: Did what the bible says change, or did what they wanted to believe change? I would also like to say that your church hardly seems like the place to go and get all the disagreements straightened out. I mean, what is more voluminous and complex, harmonizing the teachings of Jesus, Paul, and James on justification or the code of canon law? If the Catholic Church is the rock of faith, and gets to define religious dogma infallibly, then why can she not infallibly define what all of her infallible definitions are? No one can come up with a definitive list of infallible dogmas, so your infallible authority is not of much help is it? All that happens when you assert that we need the church to properly understand the scripture, is that you move the question back another step. Who helps us understand the church? The church? Why then can she not produce the aforementioned list of infallible teachings? What is the cause of changing Roman Catholic theology anyway? Protestants used to be heretics and now they are "separated brethren". Did the magesterium get it wrong the first time or the second? Either way you are in a difficult spot, and you should either move out of your glass house or quit throwing stones.
2007-11-21 05:37:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
as a corrollary to your hypothesis, most non-Catholic Christians join churches for selfish reasons... to be entertained, amused, or to "feel good" rather than to worship God in and through Jesus Christ in the fellowship of the Holy Spirit.
I went to a non-Catholic service that was held in a converted movie theater. It did not resemble a solemn service and worship of the Lord, but was just a free-for-all type of dancing... with people running around in the aisles, shouting, and others bouncing around like savages. On occasion, someone (I presume to be the Pastor) shouted in the microphone "allelujah, praise the Lord." I know that Scripture says we are to praise God with dance, song, and joy, but where was God's Word in all of this chaos? Where was the preaching of the Gospel? Where was the instruction to the faithful? Where were the Sacraments. How can anyone pray in such a noisy atmosphere. ("Be still, and know that I am the Lord.") Don't get me wrong. There is a time and place for dance, joy, and praise, but not in a solemn liturgy.
2007-11-21 05:45:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Of course not.
The cause of the changing Gospel in Protestant theology is the claim that the Bible is self-interpreting, which of course really means that the reader can draw connections between the scriptures of his choice to make it say what he wants.
The Gospel will never be clear if you don't have a solid body of tradition by which to interpret it--and one that is accepted in its entirety by its adherents. Catholics have one. Orthodox have one. Confessional Lutherans have one. Does anyone else?
2007-11-21 07:55:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous Lutheran 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Gospel does not change because Scripture does not change.
You would find this in confessional Lutheran Churches also. (The RCC would be my second choice after Confessional Lutherans).
Other denominations change because they are more humanistic, and less Christian.
Mark
2007-11-21 11:17:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
haha, oh i'm sorry, pgd made me laugh.
It's called the "spanish" inquisition for a reason
the majority of scientists didn't agree with Galileo either
individual parishes protected the molesters
but nice try.
anyway, yes. if everyone can interpret the bible any way they see fit, a new church comes with a different interpretation
lost.eu/21618
2007-11-21 05:13:13 · answer #6 · answered by Quailman 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It is not the Bible's fault but the fault of the people that try to interpret the Bible. The scripture is not of private interpretation. You must ask for understanding and allow the Holy Ghost to open the eyes of your understanding to know what the scripture is teaching.
That is why we need modern prophets and revelation. That is why God brought about the restoration of the Gospel in our time via Joseph Smith.
2007-11-21 05:07:49 · answer #7 · answered by rac 7 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Man's views are always changing but God and God's word are constant. If theology has changed then it is because of Man's opinion and not because God's revelation to us has changed.
Hope that helps.
2007-11-21 05:00:52 · answer #8 · answered by gilliamichael 3 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Individual interpretation will always lead to splintering.
2007-11-21 04:59:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Calvin,Luther and several others that was burned at the stakes, was the beginning of the end of the Roman Empire Church. REC=RCC.
And then Came Joseph Smith family, they knew what was about to happen.
Joseph Smith was and is the biggest reformer we have ever seen.
He put the Church of Jesus Christ in order.
And was killed with his brother Hyrum as a martyrs for faith and devotion.
As you know Jesus Christ story, the same happened to him.
But Christ is our resurrected Son of the Living God.
And Joseph Smith his brother and servant.
2007-11-21 05:04:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 7⤋