[madprof98]

Reflecting the views of Catholics across the continent, many Irish complain that church services tend to be repetitive and uninspiring, and that church teachings are falling out of touch with the modern world.

The teachings are "falling out of touch"??? Sounds like the movement has been elsewhere.

[NYer]

The teachings are "falling out of touch"???

When one imbibes a constant diet of mainstream media news and programming, then sure, the Catholic Church is 'out of touch' with the reality of the world that surrounds us. The Church is developing rapidly in those 3rd world nations and amongst those natives who are not subjected to a steady stream of pro-abort, gay loving 'Katie Courics'. She and her counterparts believe they sway public opinion. It's a brutal war of doctrinal teachings vs secularism.