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now I got you
actually you could say "slow as a rock"
the type that gathers lots of moss.
posted by
Xeno-x
on July 13, 2004 at 1:42 PM
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huh?
trying to figure out the slow as molasses comment.
also trying to figure out how I Corinthians' "agape feasts" -- looks like a full dinner to me -- like potluck and all that -- evolved into a flat, sterile, white crisp of a wafer.
Not that the wafer does not hold meaning --
ok I'll go a head and make a new post on this blog.
posted by
Xeno-x
on July 13, 2004 at 8:10 AM
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simply to repeat a wonderful line of gomey's
"slow as molasses"
hahahahaha
I love it when people tell the truth
SLOW AS MOLASSES!!!!!!!!!!
(scroll down to his comment if you are so inclined...
SLOW AS MOLASSES!!!!!!!!
posted by
JustJilly
on July 13, 2004 at 12:35 AM
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Why can't we share...
When our Lord set the table He didn't place any restrictions on who was invited. The invitation that Jesus extends to everyone is "Come unto me..."
Be at peace.
posted by
Ricci
on July 11, 2004 at 5:05 PM
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An example of why I would not attend a Catholic church...but if I did, you
| better believe I would take communion and challenge anyone to a debate on it if they took offense. |
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posted by
Labguy
on July 11, 2004 at 7:50 AM
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i was hoping she (I think) would
posted by
Xeno-x
on July 10, 2004 at 5:00 PM
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westwend --- AMDG would be the person to ask on this one.
where I am struggling with fading memories he is current on this issue I am sure.
posted by
gomedome
on July 10, 2004 at 9:34 AM
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thank you gomedome
at least something from someone who's informed and knows
posted by
Xeno-x
on July 10, 2004 at 6:35 AM
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westwend -- there is a bit of confusion about this.
roofpig13 is correct but the meaning has changed over the years. We were taught that the bread and wine did actually change into the body and blood of Christ. By partaking in it one was in unity with his God. That to me is the meaning of the word communion. Communion with one's God. Now I see it referred to in this day and age as a sign of unity amongst catholics denoting unity amongst them as a group. That line of thought goes against everything I was taught. To receive communion one had to be absolved of all sins or had just gone to confession, had to be a member of the catholic church, had not eaten for 3 hours previous and could only receive it once a day maximum.
Today there is also movement from within the Catholic Church to extend communion to all who attend mass. Again completely contradictory to what I was taught growing up. This doesn't surprise me however. Even the catholic church has to change with the times albeit as slow as molasses.
posted by
gomedome
on July 9, 2004 at 3:44 PM
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Catholics believe in the transfiguration of the bread and wine in the body and blood of Christ. Not just symbolic of it, but that it actually changes. If you don't believe that, you're not allowed to take communion anymore.
Correct me if I'm wrong on that point, but I'm pretty sure that's what a hardcore Catholic friend once told me.
posted by
roofpig
on July 9, 2004 at 8:26 AM
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My understanding of the difference is that Catholics pray to Mary,
revering her as the Mother of God; whereas, Protestants pretty much overlook Mary, treating her like a baby making machine for the Holy Spirit, who is supposed to have done all the work. If I were Catholic, I might exclude the insolent bastards myself!
posted by
TARZANA
on July 9, 2004 at 8:17 AM
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