Nemo sane christifidelium eat infitias, ad Ecclesiae Magisterium interpretationem legis moralis naturalis spectare.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- No faithful person can deny that the Church has the authority to interpret natural moral law.
- In plain terms
- Church members accept that the Church interprets moral laws.
- What can you take from it?
- The Church claims authority over moral interpretation.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who should interpret moral laws?
- Does authority require obedience?
Another view
It assumes unquestioned acceptance of Church authority.
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