Theft of Theology! -
08-19-2010, 04:58 PM
In spite of their high regard for the Holy Bible as a source of supreme authority, t is interesting to note that many things the protestant sects believe today are not themselves found in scripture.
Foremost among these is the doctrine of the Trinity: three persons in one Godhead.
Now I believe in the Triune God as steadfastly as any protestant, but let us be honest about one thing. It is NOT found in scripture, but is, in fact, a doctrine of the popes.
Many liberal protestants will happily admit that their faith is directly derived from the Holy Catholic church, from which they broke away. Yet others - including I think many on this forum - will not admit to such a thing. Why not?
FACT: The doctrine of the Trinity as we know it did not evolve until the 5th century. The Athanasian Creed (which dates from early 6th century) was the first to formulate it in the terms with which we are familiar.
FACT: The very scripture that is used today to support the Trinity (by protestants!) was itself consolidated by the Holy Catholic Church (!) at the Synod of Hippo in 393 A.D.!
So if you are going to steal our theology, please at least be prepared to admit its source (i.e., the popes).
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