In the Church's history there have arisen certain definitions. Some are said to be "of the faith," and so beyond denial. Might it be better to say that at moments in its course the Church has indicated that particular things seem most reasonable, that at that time and with the understanding that prevailed something seemed beyond serious question; but with time and an evolution in understanding such articulations of truth could again be open to debate and expansion, to re-formulation or even exclusion of them from consideration. In this way definition reflects the Church's thought and belief at one time, but not necessarily for all time.
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