Reglamento de la sociedad bíblica de Colombia

Abstract

This image contains news about the founders of the Colombian Bible Society who have responded to the criticism they have received, emphasizing that their objective is to standardize the morals of the people through the divine teachings of the Scriptures. They consider that they have provided an important service to Colombia, whose inhabitants, although heroically devoted to the Gospel, have only had access to small catechisms and arbitrary interpretations of the Christian faith. The society has been established as a national, independent organization, governed by 22 rules. Here the foundations of the Colombian Bible Society are presented, enough for any sensible person to dismiss as slander the pamphlets and pamphlets that have attempted to discredit it. These critical documents are based on false principles in order to discredit this beneficial establishment. One of the main arguments against society has been the Church's prohibition on translating sacred books into vulgar languages. However, respected figures such as Father Socio have translated the sacred texts into vernacular languages ​​with the approval of the Apostolic Chair, arguing that these prohibitions are matters of economy and prudence, not absolute or related to the sanctity or usefulness of the texts. The zealous parish priest of Facatativá has accused the Bible Society of trying to wage war on the Church, seducing and deceiving with the appearance of goodness, comparing them to Luther. However, the third of the rules accepted by society refutes this slander. This pious apostle also fears the misuse that the faithful could make of reading the Bible. The Bible Society of Colombia will present a dissertation to defend its honor and satisfy the public, demonstrating that its intentions are holy and useful, and not contrary to the principles of the Church. News published in the newspaper El constitutional, No. 43, June 23, 1825.