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The essay critiques the Roman claim that a single, living ecclesiastical authority is infallible in matters of faith, arguing that such a conclusion rests on speculative assumptions about what God must have provided rather than on evidence. It surveys biblical and theological arguments asserting Scripture as the ultimate standard, treats tradition as a useful but subordinate aid, and rejects appeals to presumed divine necessity for an infallible arbiter. The author urges reliance on Scripture, reasoned argument, prayer, and a holy life as proper means for resolving doctrinal uncertainty, and cautions against surrendering individual judgment to an assumed human infallibility.

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John Sinclair

John Sinclair was a writer and thinker known for his work in religious and philosophical discourse. His notable work, "An Essay on Papal Infallibility," explores the complexities and implications of the doctrine of papal infallibility within the Catholic Church. Sinclair's writings contribute to the broader conversation on faith, authority, and the intersection of religion and reason, reflecting the intellectual currents of his time.

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