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>>>No. Scripture rules.
I’m still unclear on the catechism here. Is it accepted that catechism = right interpretation of scripture? Is is possible for someone to find an error in the catechism based on scripture?
Or is this essentially saying they no longer hold the same beliefs as those of churches who accept the catechism? I.e., they need to change where they belong.
***Is it accepted that catechism = right interpretation of scripture?***
I answered that above, perhaps your Catholic paradigm is the barrier here.
Think of the Westminster Confession of Faith and the Shorter and Larger Catechism as a summery of the faith, not an interpretation. (This goes for the Three Forms of Unity used by our Continental Reformed brothers and Sisters as well)
They form a protective sandbag wall around Scripture. Our friend Bob has to chip away at the Confessions to prove his point. It is conceivable that he may have a valid Biblical point that was missed by the Devines, and if that happens the confessions would be changes.
Theses documents aren’t comprehensive to cover all aspects of life. For example, the Muslim issue. I know that the Catholic Catechism addresses homosexuality. Ours doesn’t. We have position papers on that issue that are separate documents that address this and other social issues.