Consistent with what has been presented, one can understand how, according to the author, any belief or profession of faith whether in God or in Christ cannot but impede one's personal access to truth. The Church, making the word of God in Holy Scripture into an idol, has ended up banishing God from the temple. She has consequently lost the authority to teach in the name of Christ. With the present Notification, in order to protect the good of the Christian faithful, this Congregation declares that the above-mentioned positions are incompatible with the Catholic faith and can cause grave harm.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The Vatican condemned de Mello's views, arguing beliefs impede truth and the Church lost authority by making Scripture an idol.
- In plain terms
- The Vatican banned de Mello for saying faith blocks truth and the Church made God an idol.
- What can you take from it?
- De Mello faced condemnation for challenging church dogma and idolizing scripture.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can belief impede truth?
- How should scripture be treated?
Another view
It presents one side of the Vatican's position without full context.
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