tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612844.post115875997090491960..comments2023-10-02T04:25:26.717-04:00Comments on Prophet or Madman: The Pope Said ... What?! (Part II)Brainwisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05365589218358614091noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612844.post-1158772212924206682006-09-20T13:10:00.000-04:002006-09-20T13:10:00.000-04:00But my statement about being the representative of...But my statement about being the representative of Christ is correct, yes?<BR/><BR/>I took a quick look at what New Advent had to say about <A HREF="http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/07790a.htm" REL="nofollow">Papal Infallability</A> while I threw my thoughts together. I just wanted to point out that if it is considered impossible for the Pope to err in judgement or action, then my musings stand. Otherwise ... it's just a mistake writ large on the world stage.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for posting the additional URL. I do like your correction of my statement ("He is considered to be the only person who is in direct contact with God the Father.") And your clarification that "[The Pope] is the only one guaranteed to be prevented from teaching error by the Holy Spirit."<BR/><BR/>So, where do you stand on the wider plan idea?Brainwisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05365589218358614091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612844.post-1158771456828917932006-09-20T12:57:00.000-04:002006-09-20T12:57:00.000-04:00A few comments:Here's a good explanation of papal ...A few comments:<BR/><BR/>Here's a good explanation of papal infallibility:<BR/><BR/>http://www.catholic.com/library/papal_infallibility.asp<BR/><BR/>Papal infallibility deals with issues or morals or doctrine - not any speech or comment that he makes. <BR/><BR/>Also, you said "He is considered to be the only person who is in direct contact with God the Father." That statement isn't really accurate. We believe God communicates with us (and vice versa) in many ways, prayer being the most common. So, the Pope is not the only one in contact with God, but he is the only one guaranteed to be prevented from teaching error by the Holy Spirit. The rest of us, while believing we are teaching God's Truth, could go astray. <BR/><BR/>Hope that makes sense - anyway, read the document referenced above for a better discussion of the Catholic perspective on infallibility. <BR/><BR/>So, to answer your question - Yes, the Pope could have just made a mistake in his recent comments, or it could be part of a wider plan on his part.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com