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To: Campion

I think it is called acceptance. Sometimes the conversion process includes looking at religious practices in a new light, “with a contrite spirit and an open heart.” I understand the confusion of some wrt this, but then I have seen many accept the ‘new’ (to them), devotional practices that they then see can work. I vividly remember the condemnation of ‘worship of idols’ in the Church of my youth, but now see the icons as windows into heaven, and a demonstrable presence of the saints. YMMV


38 posted on 04/14/2017 5:59:54 AM PDT by firebasecody
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To: firebasecody

Sure, but I don’t think you’re claiming that your views “haven’t changed,” like Hank apparently is.


39 posted on 04/14/2017 6:03:47 AM PDT by Campion (Halten Sie sich unbedingt an die Lehre!)
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