Fer cryin' out loud, somebody needs to crack down, but fast.
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Why? The recent synod was very favorable toward inculturation, within certain limits.
"Fer cryin' out loud, somebody needs to crack down, but fast."
- Why is this so outlandish? The Romans adapted many of Mithraism's rituals and practices into Christianity when it formed the Roman Catholic Church, in effect making Christianity an easier pill to swallow for the masses.
When Patrick brought Christianity to Ireland he adopted/assimilated many of the local pagan beliefs. Pagan festivals and holidays were adapted into Christian holy days, and many of the local god and goddess stories converted into tales of Irish saints.