“One last time, do you have anything additional which is relevant and substantive to add to this thread subject of the Mormon and Catholic Churches working together to advance the conservative social agenda?
“If so, I’d be happy to hear your thoughts.”
Thanks!
Here are my thoughts, CUH...
I am astounded these to very different groups are working
together to advance the conservative social agenda!
Why, you ask?
Simply because they are very, very different in their
beliefs. Without this substantial difference, the story
wouldn’t be astounding in any way, would it? It would
just be anther same old, same old story.
Now, we know this is unusual for the following reasons:
1. They haven’t done it in the past
2. Roman Catholics don’t recognize mormon baptism
3. Mormons don’t believe Catholics have the true gospel
These are just a handful of reasons why this ecumenical
story is astounding, in my own opinion... and worthy of
note.
Don’t you think these are some of the major reasons why
the story is unexpected?
Do you have other thoughts as to what makes the story
so very unexpected?
best,
ampu
Regrettably, I find nothing remarkable about your post. Your portrayal of the combined efforts of the Catholic and Mormon Churches to work together to advance the conservative social agenda as being unprecedented falls flat.
The Catholic and Mormon Churches have a long-standing history of working together on social issues. For example, see the linked article: http://www.sltrib.com/lds/ci_13028300
Therein, it reports a “long-standing friendship between the two churches.” In regards to advancing social issues, the article also reports: “Mormon contributions to Catholic humanitarian programs, from refugee resettlement and meals for the homeless to $11.2 million in aid to Catholic Charities’ international relief projects.”
Your post starts with a flawed fundamental premise regarding the existing ecumenical relationship between the Catholic and Mormon Churches. Perhaps you should read more about the long-standing ecumenical relationship between the Catholic and Mormon Churches before presumptiously concluding this latest combined effort between them on conservative social issues is unprecedented. If you would like, I’d be happy to provide you with additional reading material to help you understand the goodwill between these two faiths and their prior combined efforts on other social issues. Just let me know and I’ll gather some of it for you.
Best wishes on your own ecumenical thread. Why don’t you ping me when you post it, okay?