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[Churchman25]

How should I approach people who tell me things but have no way of knowing whether or not they are in error the other thing I have to say is should Catholics generally be skeptical of things they hear before they can prove it to themselves?

 

[kdbueno]

How should I approach people who tell me things but have no way of knowing whether or not they are in error the other thing I have to say is should Catholics generally be skeptical of things they hear before they can prove it to themselves?

Catholics do understand themselves, but can have a wrong representation or interpretation. But they are baptised and ready to defend the faith,

 

[CB_Catholic]

How should I approach people who tell me things but have no way of knowing whether or not they are in error the other thing I have to say is should Catholics generally be skeptical of things they hear before they can prove it to themselves?

Ask the person for their reference, so that you can further look into the matter. If they can’t give one, ask them where they got their idea so you can learn more about it.

I think skepticism is a good thing when you hear something strange. You should always check things out if they don’t seem right or you’ve not heard of it before, or you think the person is putting one over on you. But you should be polite about things, always.

 

[HelenRose]

Ask the person for their reference, so that you can further look into the matter. If they can’t give one, ask them where they got their idea so you can learn more about it.

I think skepticism is a good thing when you hear something strange. You should always check things out if they don’t seem right or you’ve not heard of it before, or you think the person is putting one over on you. But you should be polite about things, always.