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Old 07-09-2007, 03:50 AM
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Originally Posted by armourbearer View Post
Rome's tradition is not bound to Scripture but allows extra-biblical and even anti-biblical dogma. Protestant tradition is self-consciously bound to Scriptural interpretation and application.
Being an Anglican I have read some of the Tractarians and Newman's The Development of Christian Doctrine is excellent especially in regards to his interpretive gymnastics.

The RCC, because they allow unwritten Traditions to interpret Scripture, err greatly.
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