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To: MEGoody

The pope cannot change teaching

If you would cite a specific instance you would have a better argument than falsely analyzing my life which is not an effective argument


202 posted on 07/29/2013 9:03:37 AM PDT by stanne
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To: stanne
If you would cite a specific instance

I looked it up on the internet and found a site called "Catholic Answers". It says that the church cannot change "teachings" as in doctrine. They can change ("loosen") disciplines. See site below for examples if you'd like.

I guess it depends on whether a stance on homosexality is a doctrine or a discipline. I was unable to find cite that states whether the Catholic Church categorizes their stance on homosexuality as "doctrine" or "discipline", but I would be surprised if it is considered a doctrine.

http://www.catholic.com/quickquestions/can-the-church-change-its-doctrines

273 posted on 07/29/2013 11:30:13 AM PDT by MEGoody (You shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.)
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