Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity

beemer27

(458 posts)

2. You are right.

Reply to 47of74 (Original post)

Sun Jul 9, 2017, 08:05 AM

Jul 2017

This is not surprising. The only thing that is surprising is that it is being reported. For centuries, the hierarchy of the Church has had a policy of "do as I tell you, not as I do". The rules were for the parishioners, not the priests. The priests and bishops were much too educated and learned to have to obey the many rules and regulations that the Laity had to.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

2 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Vatican police break up party at Cardinal's apartment. [View all] 47of74 Jul 2017 OP

Honestly, none of this surprises me in the least. BigmanPigman Jul 2017 #1

You are right. beemer27 Jul 2017 #2