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To: oremusmanhattan

—— Yes, it is good and commendable to offer material and moral support to those in need, including non-Christians. But you do not bring in non-Christian worship of any kind into a Catholic parish. ——

They used the auditorium, as far as I can tell, so I don’t see a problem. I suppose someone could infer religious relativism, but I think it’s obvious to most people that this was an act of charity.

Consider the alternative: shutting them out. That seems far worse.

A good homily would explain the pastor’s actions and dispel any concerns about synchretism.


16 posted on 09/19/2012 6:54:51 AM PDT by St_Thomas_Aquinas (Viva Christo Rey!)
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To: St_Thomas_Aquinas

amen


17 posted on 09/19/2012 6:56:02 AM PDT by Hegewisch Dupa (Vote for Goode, end up with evil, pat self on back repeatedly)
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To: St_Thomas_Aquinas

Auditorium or not, the facilities of a Catholic parish should not be used for worship that does not recognize and give proper honor to Christ and, in effect, is a de facto denial of Him.


19 posted on 09/19/2012 7:28:41 AM PDT by oremusmanhattan
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