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To: ellery
If it's true that the Pope backs such measures, I wonder what the reasoning is? Can anyone shed some light on this?

It is sound Biblically, if being an alter boy (or alter server) is supposed to be sort of a pre-cursor to the vocation of the priesthood. Women are not supposed to be in pastoral positions in the church body. Woman are allowed to minister to other women, but not to men. To me, having girl alter servers is the first step to accepting women priests. Incrementalism, as practiced by the Fabian socialists. To me, it's part of the whole "goddess" movement.

374 posted on 09/26/2003 4:43:23 PM PDT by FrdmLvr ("No more is the image of America one of strong, yet benevolent peacekeeper.)
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To: FrdmLvr
Makes sense...it does seem to be a step toward women as priests. What about clapping/dancing -- I didn't realize that was a disputed issue?
376 posted on 09/26/2003 5:02:48 PM PDT by ellery
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