[don-o]

The church (should that be capitalized?) has been doing this since day one. It's where the great dialogues and amazing writings came from and the church has modified it's position on any number of issues, over time.

Sadly, few Christians take the time and effort to learn of our heritage. The Ecumenical Councils (Orthodox claim 7 - Rome has more) are fascinating and vital reading to get a grip on what the Christian faith is.

Take the Arian heresy. Almost overtook the Church. Had the East in thrall. (Jesus was a created being.) That's still an alive belief - JW's I know. Maybe the LDS (not sure on that). But, in 325 at the Council of Nicea, that nonsense was anathematized.

There is a deep history that one can learn of. Don't need to take someone elses word for it. Close as your favorite search engine, as a matter of fact.

There are "issues" that can be a matter for debate. Have been settled. Ordaining women to preisthood is not one of those. Never will be.

[eeevil conservative]

marking this spot...need a bite to eat...

[AliVeritas]

We had one JW convert received in this vigil... a feat before angels and man.