(February 29, 2016 at 12:54 pm)God of Mr. Hanky Wrote:(February 29, 2016 at 12:39 pm)Catholic_Lady Wrote: We believe HIS Church comes before HIS book.
But who wrote HIS book? Not the Pope himself, no that was God, right? Or was it? If it was your god, then how can you believe it's best to put a mortal dude in a dress above God's own words? If it wasn't God, then why bother with that book at all - how do you know if any of it is any good?
You bring a good point. I would like to see a good proper answer to this.
I've heard from some Christians that God is not the author but that scripture is inspired by God. That it's also not infallible but fallible.
I just don't get why from this perspective, God would not reveal more books or if he would end the books, would make sure it's protected from corruption.
Of course, it would be important for infallible interpreters of the book to safeguard it from misinterpretation, but in case people follow their desires, then the book should be written in a way that it safeguards it's own verses and God would be able to do that.
Also, while an infallible representative of God is to be followed absolutely, it still follows people during and after his time can attribute many falsehoods to that person.
The book of God would be a way for God to make sure that many of the vital important things are not corrupted but remain in safeguarded due to the book.
It would also be a way for humans to know those who God appointed even if people deviated from those he appointed.
