UnlikelySaint Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 I often see this phrase common opinion of theologians on moral theology works. I was always wondering if the word opinion is meant to be taken literally or not. When something is a common opinion of theologians, is it infallible? Is one obliged to adhere to these opinions? What exactly is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatherineM Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 It is not infallible. Many moral issues today involve things that weren’t around in St. Thomas Aquinas’ time. Some weren’t around even 5 years ago. It takes the Church longer than that to evaluate new things. So respected theologians give opinions. Sometimes they agree. Sometimes they don’t. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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