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7. I'm less concerned about its numbers than I am its message.

Reply to hrmjustin (Reply #6)

Wed Apr 23, 2014, 09:27 PM

Apr 2014

The crack in the old theology came with the 1930 Lambeth Conference which was the first time a mainstream established Christian Church approved contraception. It began a re-examination of sexuality and theology that I think will come to a head in every major denomination before its centenary.

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Did Pope Francis really tell a divorced woman to take Communion? [View all] hrmjustin Apr 2014 OP

I hope they find out the facts behind this. This would be a big deal. rug Apr 2014 #1

I agree. a lot of people could go to communion then. hrmjustin Apr 2014 #2

It's the same rationale for barring from Communion gays who are in a commited relationship. rug Apr 2014 #3

Agreed! I hope that the curia doesn't put up road blocks. hrmjustin Apr 2014 #4

The issue can't be evaded much longer. rug Apr 2014 #5

No especially if they want to bring people back. hrmjustin Apr 2014 #6

I'm less concerned about its numbers than I am its message. rug Apr 2014 #7