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beemer27

(460 posts)
4. 1870 is about right.
Fri Jul 8, 2016, 11:45 AM
Jul 2016

When a person talks to some of today's "Christians", it is hard to tell if they have even read the New testament. It seems as if they are stuck in the Old Testament and want everyone to think as they do. As society in general is changing, the Church too must adapt. The basics will always be there. The Ten Commandments, The Golden Rule, The Trinity, Salvation. What must be looked at are the rules and customs that have been passed down over the years. Many of these were made in response to a need at some time in the past. It is not up to us to pass judgment on these rules, but it is up to us (The Magisterium) to review them and make changes as needed. There are many who will fight any change to the death. That is their choice, but not changing some of the old rules will result in a dying Church. The Church is not here to perpetuate the Hierarchy, It is here to serve the needs of the people. What I just said is heresy to many, but it is the Truth, and must be discussed if the Church is to survive and fulfill the mission that Christ gave it.

They got to do what they got to do. beemer27 Jun 2016 #1
1870s, that is. 47of74 Jul 2016 #3
1870 is about right. beemer27 Jul 2016 #4
Brings to mind Acts 15 47of74 Jul 2016 #5
Oh well... 47of74 Jul 2016 #2
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