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Elzee
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Can someone explain this? Thank you!
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DavidFilmer
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The Church does not make a formal distinction, and will use the terms interchangeably.
Many scholars will use the term “dogma” to refer to teachings that have been promulgated infallibly (de Fide), and “doctrine” for teachings that do not have such status.
Some people mistakenly believe that “doctrine” is optional - we can choose to reject it. While it is true that “dogma” requires the highest level of assent, we are not free to dismiss “doctrine.” Both are binding upon all Catholics, and the distinction is mainly of interest only to scholars.
Many scholars will use the term “dogma” to refer to teachings that have been promulgated infallibly (de Fide), and “doctrine” for teachings that do not have such status.
Some people mistakenly believe that “doctrine” is optional - we can choose to reject it. While it is true that “dogma” requires the highest level of assent, we are not free to dismiss “doctrine.” Both are binding upon all Catholics, and the distinction is mainly of interest only to scholars.
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MarcoPolo
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My :twocents:
Etymologically, the term “doctrine” means this:*late 14c., from Old French doctrine (12c.) “teaching, doctrine,” and directly from Latin doctrina “teaching, body of teachings, learning,” from doctor “teacher”*So really, anything that is a “teaching” is a doctrine. It’s something that is “taught.” As David says, we should give the assent of faith to all doctrines taught by the Church.
A dogma is also a doctrine. The difference is that a dogma is recognized with the highest certification of the Church. There is no degree of uncertainty in a dogma.
For example, that Jesus was fully God is a dogma. It is certain. We must give our assent to that teaching absolutely.
That we each have one guardian angel is a doctrine. This is a common teaching in Church history and we should give our assent to that teaching, even if the Church has not made a dogmatic pronouncement on the matter.
Etymologically, the term “doctrine” means this:*late 14c., from Old French doctrine (12c.) “teaching, doctrine,” and directly from Latin doctrina “teaching, body of teachings, learning,” from doctor “teacher”*So really, anything that is a “teaching” is a doctrine. It’s something that is “taught.” As David says, we should give the assent of faith to all doctrines taught by the Church.
A dogma is also a doctrine. The difference is that a dogma is recognized with the highest certification of the Church. There is no degree of uncertainty in a dogma.
For example, that Jesus was fully God is a dogma. It is certain. We must give our assent to that teaching absolutely.
That we each have one guardian angel is a doctrine. This is a common teaching in Church history and we should give our assent to that teaching, even if the Church has not made a dogmatic pronouncement on the matter.
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Verbum
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Hi Elzee,
A dogma is a doctrine that is solemnly proclaimed by a council with the pope or by the pope alone. Example : the Assumption of Mary into heaven.
If you deny a simple doctrine, you are sinning against faith. If you deny a dogma, you are putting yourself outside the church.
Verbum
A dogma is a doctrine that is solemnly proclaimed by a council with the pope or by the pope alone. Example : the Assumption of Mary into heaven.
If you deny a simple doctrine, you are sinning against faith. If you deny a dogma, you are putting yourself outside the church.
Verbum
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Hamlet123
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…hope to hear more on this discussion…Hi Elzee,
A dogma is a doctrine that is solemnly proclaimed by a council with the pope or by the pope alone. Example : the Assumption of Mary into heaven.
If you deny a simple doctrine, you are sinning against faith. If you deny a dogma, you are putting yourself outside the church.
Verbum
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