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To: ItIsATigerIMarried
Respectfully, I disagree with you.
The term Catholic refers to the Universal body of believers in Jesus the Christ.
Thus, even our Protestant brothers & sisters are actually Catholic. Mr. Gibson does celebrate Holy Mass in accordance with Roman Catholic tradition. It is not a post-Vatican II Mass, I understand that.
While I may not agree with the group's beliefs, I would not say that their celebration of Holy Mass is not Catholic.
19 posted on 08/19/2004 6:36:34 AM PDT by Volunteer (Just so you know, I am ashamed the Dixie Chicks make records in Nashville.)
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To: Volunteer; brigada

Well, you may be technically correct, but I believe the Church in Rome has the right to make the final decision. ;)

For all intents and purposes, the term "Catholic" only applies to one branch of Christianity. Which brings up an interesting question - what's the genesis of the term? I mean as it applies to the Holy Church. Was it something they created after the Reformation to distinguish themselves from all the other churches calling themselves Christians, or was Catholic a label they wore from the start? I'm genuinely ignorant on this point, and am very curious.

As for this article, brigada, either give us access to an unedited version (not "quotes and comments") or retract your accusation of a "SLAM." I see nothing in here that isn't at least respectful, and your having made the charge means that the onus is on you to prove that the newsstand edition is substantially different in content and tone.


20 posted on 08/19/2004 6:44:05 AM PDT by horatio
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