In a statement, the bishops’ Committee on Doctrine said the notification by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith was issued «in order to clarify any misconceptions, to affirm our support for the decision of the Holy See, and to reassert the importance of authentic theological inquiry.»
«It is essential that we, as the authentic teachers and guardians of the Apostolic Faith, ensure that the faithful throughout our country, be confirmed in their faith, and not become confused by ambiguous or erroneous theological speculation,» said the statement, approved Monday.
«Authentic doctrine, contained in the Scriptures and in the Apostolic Tradition and defined by the Councils of the Church, must be the explicit and unambiguous foundation not only for catechetical instruction, but also for theological teaching and inquiry.»
In its notification, the Vatican’s doctrinal congregation, after a lengthy process, found that Father Haight’s book contained serious doctrinal errors contrary to Scripture and the ecumenical councils of the Church, particularly the Council of Nicaea.
