Absolutes Quote by Galileo Galilei
“Holy Scripture could never lie or err...its decrees are of absolute and inviolable truth.”
About This Quote
Source Letter: Correspondence with Cardinal Bellarmine, 1615
He claims Holy Scripture is infallible and its decrees are absolute truth.
In simple terms: Asserts Scripture never errs and is absolutely true.
Key Takeaway
Question the claim of scriptural infallibility.
Themes
faith
authority
truth
Mood
historical
controversial
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- religious studies
- debate
- historical analysis
Key Concepts
theology
philosophy of religion
interpretation
Practical Applications
- Modern scholarship often sees scripture as interpretive, not literal.
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the implications for religious pluralism?
A Different Perspective
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