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To: tridentine
Admittedly, I am an evagelical Christian (sometimes known as a Protestant), but I do not understand the constant issues surrounding the manner of receiving/participating in the Eucharist. It seems the form has overtaken the substance. I am sure God is pleased!
20 posted on 07/17/2003 8:16:08 AM PDT by LiteKeeper
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To: LiteKeeper
I do not understand the constant issues surrounding the manner of receiving/participating in the Eucharist. It seems the form has overtaken the substance.

The "form" here has to do with how one behaves and comports oneself. Which is related to our distinct belief about utter reality of the Presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharistic bread and wine.

Behavior follows belief, but behavior can also teach belief. If we teach our people to show respect for the Eucharist, then they will more easily understand that we believe it is Christ Present.

Put it this way: If you truly belieed that God was making Himself physically Present in your midst would you stand or fall to your knees?

SD

22 posted on 07/17/2003 8:27:11 AM PDT by SoothingDave
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