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To: NYer

I am a bit confused about this.

Is the article for or against joint Anglican/Lutheran and RCC communion?


5 posted on 10/12/2005 10:47:31 AM PDT by redgolum ("God is dead" -- Nietzsche. "Nietzsche is dead" -- God.)
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To: redgolum

I don't think it has to be for or against Anglican/Lutheran and Roman Catholic communion. The Norwegian Lutheran observer noted that there were inconsistencies in applying doctrine. Catholics and A/L do not agree on the nature of the Eucharist. I am sure the Catholic apologists can explain their position more clearly, but we Lutherans believe that the elements (the bread and wine) are BOTH the Body and Blood of Christ and also bread and wine at the same time--consubstantiation. Catholics believe the elements are transubstantiated to one nature alone.

Because of that issue more than any other issue, there should be no communion between the two churches, for how can you agree if there is no common notion of what you are doing? (This does not mean the churches don't share points of doctrine or liturgy, however).



6 posted on 10/12/2005 11:25:25 AM PDT by GAB-1955 (Proudly confusing editors and readers since 1981!)
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To: redgolum
Is the article for or against joint Anglican/Lutheran and RCC communion?

It is neutral. The subject of inter-communion is being discussed at the Synod. The theme of the Synod is Year of the Eucharist (actually, the synod will wrap up that year). Representatives from major religions were invited as guests. They have been accorded an opportunity to deliver a presentation in which to voice their feelings. Next week, the bishops will be voting on recommendations. The guests have no voting privileges.

7 posted on 10/12/2005 12:20:24 PM PDT by NYer (“Socialism is the religion people get when they lose their religion")
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