"two non-Catholics are mistakenly given Holy Communion at a Catholic funeral Mass."
Mistakenly given?
I am not Catholic, but did attend a Catholic funeral a few weeks back. Those participating in Holy Communion had to step up to the alter to receive the Eucharist.
If this is the normal practice of the Catholic Church, in my view, it was not mistakenly given, it was "dishonestly taken".
Good point. I used to be Catholic, am now Jewish. Last time I went to Mass as a participant, you had to go to the altar. If, as a Jew, I now attended someone's funeral Mass, I would know better than to go to the altar and take Communion.
Many Jews wouldn't attend a Mass at all, and those who might attend a funeral Mass would certainly know better than to participate by taking Communion.
Since I ddin't see the show, perhaps I should keep my opinions to myself, but what fun would that be? If they actually depicted a consecrated host being thrown down the toilet, the creators/writers of this show need their heads handed to them on a platter. I agree w/previous posters who've stated that it is open season on Christians. I'm sure if there was some similar Muslim ritual, you'd never see it being made fun of on TV.
Exactly!