Shameless Popery #107 3 Things Gavin Ortlund Gets Wrong (About Essential Doctrines) - Joe Heschmeyer
Sep 24, 2024
Gavin Ortlund, an academic discussing essential Christian doctrines, joins Joe Heschmeyer, a notable speaker and writer, to tackle misconceptions in theology. They dive into the nuances of essential doctrines between Catholicism and Protestantism. Heschmeyer challenges the idea that Catholics disagree as much as Protestants do, emphasizing the importance of authoritative teachings. The conversation also highlights the struggles Protestants face in settling theological disputes without a unified authority, spotlighting the complexities of infant baptism and the role of scripture.
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Catholic Agreement Misconception
- Dr. Gavin Ortlund claims Catholics lack agreement on essential doctrines more than Protestants do. - This claim is challenged as inaccurate by Joe Heschmeyer based on Catholic dogmatic clarity.
'You Too' Fallacy Explained
- The 'you too' fallacy wrongly deflects critique by pointing out the critic's own faults. - Joe Heschmeyer explains this does not invalidate arguments about Protestant doctrinal confusion.
Perspicuity Problem in Protestantism
- Protestant doctrine of Scripture's perspicuity says essentials are clear to all. - Thus, Biblical disagreement implies laziness or wickedness, which is problematic practically and logically.