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So the theological decisions of the bishops are subject to the approval of the laity? In the Catholic Church it is the other way round! This is a notable difference.


116 posted on 08/08/2009 9:47:55 AM PDT by Vera Lex
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To: Vera Lex
So the theological decisions of the bishops are subject to the approval of the laity?

By all means. The bishops also have to be approved by the laity.

In the Catholic Church it is the other way round! This is a notable difference

As we say "pray, pay and obey."

128 posted on 08/08/2009 1:59:53 PM PDT by kosta50 (Don't look up, the truth is all around you)
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