[ninenot]

Ping.

Of course, some may disagree with his thoughts and conclusions. But G-2 (intelligence on the enemy) is important.

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[NeoCaveman]

Hasn't he done enough already?

Rembert is a great antecdotal example of the high correlation betweenh heterdoxy and homosexuality.

[Askel5]

Nice of Commonweal (of all publications) to offer everyone a "consider the source" moment.

[Notwithstanding]

Apparently Rembert has either not seen "The Passion of The Christ" or else he finds it to be "kitsch".

[TradicalRC]

I do not have the time to go point by point how wrong the author is; I will say that the alienation he feels from Rome is the alienation I feel from American bishops like this.

The structure of the Church was based on the cross itself. And Europe at the time of the young Catholic Church was just as diverse culturally as the world is today. There is nothing new under the sun.

[johnb2004]

After working twenty-five years under these limiting structures, I have reached the following conviction: Because the church around the world is highly diversified, some form of legitimate decentralization must take place, and soon. Any restructuring must give local churches the freedom they need to employ all the faithful - clergy and laity alike - in finding solutions to their problems, taking into account the cultural milieu in which the faithful live and work.

So, basically he wants to see more young men wearing pink dresses and have endless discussions about social justice and homosexual "rights".

[gal522]

Rev. Weakland, of course you can ask for and receive forgiveness. Where I part ways with you is the fact you did not gracefully resign your post but continue to act as a leader of the church. Forgiveness does not mean the church should keep you in any position of power; sin has consequences, and although restoration is always possible over time, the consequences were not realized in your case.