Wednesday, March 26, 2008

Can Anyone Interpret Scripture?


If I've ever heard a good argument for the Church teaching and interpreting scripture this news article is it.
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Titus said...

Don't be going all Roman on me Politeia. Martin Luther nailed his treatise to that Wittenberg wall so that all would have the freedom to experience a personal relationship with Christ...personally, not through some robed mediator.

This is not an argument for Catholic-like interpretation of scripture, it is an argument for more attentive parenting. Don't you think?

That said, I am sure these poor parents meant all the best for their kids. What a tragedy.

March 26, 2008 at 7:19 PM
Politeia said...

Haha, I thought I might get a response on this post.

I didn't say the Roman Catholic Church should be teaching but that a church should be. You probably noticed the parents didn't even attend church they had a small group bible study. In China that may be all that's possible but in America with a church around every corner there's not really an excuse.

My problem is with the mindset that I should pick up the Bible and figure it out on my own. Let's face it, neither one of us learned the Bible that way. Even today when I don't understand something I'll ask an authoritative person who does understand(either in person or in a book).

Having said all that, it really is a sad story. My heart and prayers go out to this family.

March 27, 2008 at 4:11 AM
Atticus said...

It appears Titus might be a bit sensitive concerning a "Catholic-like interpretation of scripture." The "95 Theses" that Luther "nailed..... to that Wittenberg wall" railed against the pope concerning indulgences and pardons and never quoted Scripture (except for a reference in #78 to Gifts of the Spirit).
The Bible is not meant as a self-help instruction manual. The Great Commission says "....teaching them to observe all that I commanded you." Where are the faithful churches that provide this critical leadership?

March 30, 2008 at 3:16 PM

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