To: Canticle_of_Deborah
If the Holy Spirit proceeds from God the Father then it also proceeds from the Son, if the Son is God.If that is understood, then the words "and the Son" are superfluous, are they not?
To: FormerLib
It depends. Removal of it could construe a change of belief for Catholics. Given the turmoil in the West, changing the words could be a very bad thing for us. It would be tantamount to denying the divinity of Christ (for us). However, if both East and West agree theologically then I don't see why we can't maintain the current status, superfluous words or not.
I agree with your post #9. Nicely stated.
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11/22/2003 6:25:44 PM PST by
Canticle_of_Deborah
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