[mike182d]

Meatless Fridays? :)

You do understand the difference between practices and doctrine, right?

Its like in basketball. A team can change the color of its jerseys all they want, but at no point has the game ceased to be basketball because of it. Only when changes in the rules fundamental to defining the game are made that the game of basketball itself is said to change.

The appearance of the Church has changed. The fundamental tenants have never.

Futhermore, meat is still forbidden on Fridays. The only difference is that an exception is granted for individuals who wish to abstain from something else instead. But, as with all things, the USCCB never clarifies these things to the American faithful.

[bonfire]

"You do understand the difference between practices and doctrine, right?"

Yes. It was a joke. ( Sort of! ) :)