New Oxford Notes: January-February 2016
Francis & the Lutherans: Intercommunion Confusion
A joint document published by the U.S. bishops and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America leaves unsaid how "Eucharistic hospitality" can be accomplished without violating Catholic practice.
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Giving an Appearance of Solidity to Pure Wind
When considering Muslim tolerance, one might inquire: Are Muslim attitudes toward drinking alcohol tolerant? And how about free speech? Women's rights? Freedom of religion? Music and Art?
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The man who told us that religion is an “illusion” ended up, ironically, supplying a faith of sorts to many thousands.
Traditional societies, however flawed in practice, at least gestured toward transcendent goods in their structure and aspirations.