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To: skeeter
Protestants are not homogeneous.

In a congregation where the Lord's Supper is thought to be a quaint remembrance of an event from long ago, open communion would likely be practiced. In a congregation where the Lord's Supper is a Sacrament, and the Lord is known to be truly present, probably not.

5 posted on 10/18/2011 2:16:08 PM PDT by Mr. Lucky
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To: Mr. Lucky
Can't speak for all, obviously, but I was raised a Presyberterian, attended a Methodist church for awhile, and for the past 20 years go to a non-denominational church.

All took communion as seriously as Christ himself intended for it to be taken, and non would've batted an eye if a catholic present took the sacrament along with everyone else.

7 posted on 10/18/2011 2:25:34 PM PDT by skeeter
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To: Mr. Lucky

The Lord’s Supper is a sacrament in the Presbyterian Church. We believe that the Holy Spirit is present in the elements but do not believe in transubstantiation. Communion is open.


16 posted on 10/18/2011 2:45:50 PM PDT by colorado tanker
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To: Mr. Lucky

You are correct.


124 posted on 10/19/2011 10:39:55 AM PDT by Conservativegreatgrandma
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