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jayb
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Can anyone tell me the difference between infallibiltiy and innerancy? And in what may they be alike.
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sires6
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in·fal·li·ble
adj.
n.
Freedom from error or untruths; infallibility: belief in the inerrancy of the Scriptures.
catholic.com/thisrock/1994/9401clas.asp
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adj.
- Incapable of erring: an infallible guide; an infallible source of information.
- Incapable of failing; certain: an infallible antidote; an infallible rule.
- Roman Catholic Church. Incapable of error in expounding doctrine on faith or morals.
n.
Freedom from error or untruths; infallibility: belief in the inerrancy of the Scriptures.
catholic.com/thisrock/1994/9401clas.asp
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JimG
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A person can be infallible.
A book can be inerrant.
A book (i.e., the bible) can’t be infallible because it doesn’t teach anything. Only persons teach.
So, while a book may not contain any error, there is nothing it can do (as an inanimate object) to keep you from misinterpreting it.
A person (i.e.the pope) can be infallible in his teaching, with respect to matters of faith and morals (because protected from teaching error by the Holy Spirit.)
A book can be inerrant.
A book (i.e., the bible) can’t be infallible because it doesn’t teach anything. Only persons teach.
So, while a book may not contain any error, there is nothing it can do (as an inanimate object) to keep you from misinterpreting it.
A person (i.e.the pope) can be infallible in his teaching, with respect to matters of faith and morals (because protected from teaching error by the Holy Spirit.)
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