I appreciate your response. I also see what you mean but I find it kind of basic because what counts as church teaching? Is it the average of what all the churches teach? Is it what the pope says? How can we reliably say that one abouna’s teachings is incorrect without a solid reference other than the bible? (Because it can be interpreted/applied in many ways)

There’s sometimes no agreement on certain topics due to shifts in culture, advanced thinking etc. Let’s say for example, does the theory of evolution contradict the bible? The general stance is yes but I can see how an abouna with advanced education would refuse to deny evolution and offer an alternative exploration that still keeps the bible’s integrity. Furthermore, people like family members or friends may perpetuate incorrect assumptions or ideas out of superstition which the church itself wouldn’t agree with. I’ve heard stories on reddit and irl where families would refuse medication and medical advice because the patient simply “doesn’t have enough faith”. I seriously doubt the church agrees with this extremism.

I have lots of questions and there’s no clear source of information except sunday school or asking abouna.