The concept of the Development of Doctrine is frequently misunderstood today. Activists often claim it means that Church teaching can change over time to suit their interpretation of morality. Soon-to-be Doctor of the Church St. John Henry Newman wrote extensively on the Development of Doctrine, we discuss what he said with Eduardo Echeverria.

Further Reading

Development of Doctrine or Change in Teaching?

Newman on True vs. False Development

The Difference Between Development and Change

Book: Jesus Christ, Scandal of Particularity

Book: Pope Francis: The Legacy of Vatican II

Book: Are We Together?: A Roman Catholic Analyzes Evangelical Protestants

Guest Info

Eduardo Echeverria holds a Licentiate in Sacred Theology from the University of St Thomas in Rome. He is the author of several books on theology including Jesus Christ, Scandal of Particularity: Vatican II, a Catholic Theology of Religions, Justification, and Truth.

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