The Definition of Infallible
According to Webster's dictionary, the word infallible means "not liable to mislead, deceive, or disappoint." Church scholars provide a wealth of information on the infallibility of religious documents, and the word "infallible" has even been used to describe the perfect character of God Himself.
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Infallibility and the Bible
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Christian religions follow the teachings of the Bible as a guideline for social relationships, dietary habits and spiritual practices. The writing of the Bible spanned over 1,500 years, and the most current version of the book is over 2,000 years old--Christians rely on these facts to prove that the Bible is, in fact, the infallible word of God, as told to the Book's writers.
How to Prove Spiritual Infallibility
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Jesus Christ stated in the New Testament (Matthew 4:1-11, John 10:31-38) that the Bible is flawless in its own right, and should not be added to or changed in any way. The Bible also states that anyone who claims that any part of the Bible is untrue is actually stating that the entire book is not true and is therefore denying the power and perfection of God.
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Infallible Bible Principles
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One of the most widely preached principles in the Bible is love---love for enemies, love for family and friends, and love for God; these teachings are the basis for all the other instructions in the Bible, and help people to follow the example of Christ. Working to make Bible teachings a natural part of daily life is a lifelong process and should be treated as such to prevent having a distorted view of infallibility.
Infallibility and the Catholic Church
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Most Catholics say that the pope is "infallible," but this does not imply that he is perfect; in fact, the pope goes to confession several times a week. Papal infallibility, however, does not refer to the lifestyle and conduct of the pope---when the pope speaks "ex cathedra" or "from the chair," the word that he gives concerning church doctrine is believed to be true and complete.
Clergy not Infallible
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While the teachings in the Bible are correct and untainted, this does not indicate that the people that are put in place to enforce these rules are without flaws. Pastors, bishops and esteemed church members are humans as well, and are bound to make mistakes---idolizing these people will only make the principles contained in Holy Writings harder to follow.
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