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Accusations are made directly to Rome about theologians from persons who are not theologians. Some of these accusations
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"Accusations are made directly to Rome about theologians from persons who are not theologians. Some of these accusations are anonymous. The local bishop should be the one to relate to theologians to determine orthodoxy"

- Godfried Danneels

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This quote by Godfried Danneels recommends that when accusations are made against theologians, the local bishop needs to be the one to investigate and identify whether the allegations hold true or not. This is due to the fact that the bishop is the one who is most acquainted with the theologians and their mentors, and is for that reason in the very best position to make a judgement. Furthermore, Danneels suggests that even if the accusations are confidential, the bishop should still be the one to investigate. This is since the bishop is the one who is accountable for making sure that the teachings of the theologians are in line with the teachings of the Church. By having the bishop investigate the allegations, it ensures that the Church is able to maintain its orthodoxy.

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This quote is written / told by Godfried Danneels somewhere between June 4, 1933 and today. He/she was a famous Clergyman. The author also have 11 other quotes.

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