As stated above, I don’t accept papal infallibility. But I do think it has created stability, united belief in doctrine, cohesion, for many centuries. (I think it is a medieval construct that grew out of the theology, events and direction of the Roman Catholic Church at that time - be it’s God work or man’s) To dismiss it now (besides I feel like it is dissolving of its own accord at this point in time with AL) would really stir the pot. Everything is up for grabs. Just like the Protestants or Orthodox Churches. I am afraid hell will break loose with or without it.
It’s toast either way.
As stated above, I don’t accept papal infallibility. But I do think it has created stability, united belief in doctrine, cohesion, for many centuries. (I think it is a medieval construct that grew out of the theology, events and direction of the Roman Catholic Church at that time - be it’s God work or man’s) To dismiss it now (besides I feel like it is dissolving of its own accord at this point in time with AL) would really stir the pot. Everything is up for grabs. Just like the Protestants or Orthodox Churches. I am afraid hell will break loose with or without it. It’s toast either way.
1st** lets define the term to make sure we have a common understanding of it**
“INFALLIBILITY. Freedom from error in teaching the universal Church in matters of faith or morals. As defined by the First Vatican Council, “The Roman Pontiff, when he speaks ex cathedra – that is, when in discharge of the office of pastor and teacher of all Christians, by virtue of his supreme apostolic authority, he defines a doctrine regarding faith or morals to be held by the universal Church, by the divine assistance promised to him in Blessed Peter, is possessed of that infallibility with which the divine Redeemer willed that his Church should be endowed in defining doctrine regarding faith or morals; and therefore such definitions are irreformable of themselves, and not in virtue of consent of the Church” (Denzinger 3074).
The bearer of the infallibility is every lawful Pope as successor of Peter, the Prince of the
Apostles. But the Pope alone is infallible, not others to whom he delegates a part of his teaching authority, for example, the Roman congregations.
The object of his infallibility is his teaching of faith and morals. This means especially revealed doctrine like the Incarnation. But it also includes any nonrevealed teaching that is in any way connected with revelation.
The condition of the infallibility is that the Pope speaks ex cathedra. For this is required that: 1. he have the intention of declaring something unchangeably true; and 2. he speak as shepherd and teacher of all the faithful with the full weight of his apostolic authority, and not merely as a private theologian or even merely for the people of Rome or some particular segment of the Church of God.
The source of the infallibility is the supernatural assistance of the Holy Spirit, who protects the supreme teacher of the Church from error and therefore from misleading the people of God.
As a result, the ex cathedra pronouncements of the Pope are unchangeable “of themselves,” that is, not because others in the Church either first instructed the Pope or agree to what he says. (Etym. Latin in-, not + fallibilis; from fallere, to deceive: infallibilis, not able to deceive, or err.)”
FROM FR. HARDON’S CATHOLIC DICTIONARY
If, my friend your understanding of Papal Infallibility was different than this, you need to reread carefully ALL the conditions Infallibility requires.
2nd It is of critical importance to know that Church authority to “Bind and to Loose” in Mt 16:19 refers to the Authority to Teach and Mandate acceptance of those teachings on FAITH & Morals that Do bind all. UT only on Faith & Morals!
The foundations for this Dogma is biblical: **use this site to look these up **
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Mt 10: 1-5
Mt 16:15-19
JOHN 17:17-20
Mt 28:18-20
Eph 2: 19-22
Eph 4: 1-7
In its clearest expression it is John 17:17-20 that lays the foundation for this Dogma
17 Sanctify them in the truth; **thy word is truth. **
18** As thou didst send me into the world, so I have sent them into the world.**
19 And for their sake I consecrate myself, that they also may be consecrated in truth.
20 "I do not pray for these only, but also for those who believe in me through their word”
Verse 18 & 19 is teaching
That GOD has chosen to empower his Church [compare Mt 10:1-8 to Mt 28:19-20] with HIS Power [Mt 10: 1-5 & Jn 17: 18] and His Authority.
Further Jesus / GOD gives HIMSELF as the Personal warranty of His Church teaching ONLY HIS Truth on all matters of faith and morals. NO OTHER CHURCH, NO OTHER FAITH CAN MAKE & SUPPORT THOS CLAIM! Verse 19.
Now combine this with the above passages, and you have a SOLID Foundation for this Dogma.
**3td. **Is the critical question: WHO IS IN CHARGE? US OR OUR GOD? And the responsibility is not shareable.
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Thanks for sharing,
GBY
Patrick
It’s like we have come into a period of time when the word “NO” is forgotten.
in whom also believing, YOU**** were signed with the holy Spirit of promise
Its ALWAYS truthful; but not always factual:thumbsup: