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Originally Posted by nik-
Actually, the church should totally alter it's stance to conform to modern society. It can do that or die.
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That itself would be hypocritical on the church's part. The church has it's own perception of morality based in the gospels that it's teachings must always adhere to. To frequently "alter it's stance" just because society tells it to, would be going against everything that makes Catholicism what is. If the church dies out... then so be it. It's extreme, but I'd rather my religion become irrelevant than to sacrifice what I truly believe are key moral values of the church. At least true Catholics will know that the religion remained faithful to it's own teachings. Being Catholic isn't about choosing what's most convenient to yourself. Maybe it's something only religious people understand. But in the end, all that matters is the relationship between an individual and their God.
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Originally Posted by Rerun
Yet apparently the Edmonton Catholic school board doesn't seem to have a problem with this. I think the problem lies more with the bishop than the school board.
Lets face it. Bishop Henry is a bit of a dinosaur. He's shown it in the past with and he's showing it again. I'm sure he still believes that masturbation is a sin.
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Honestly, as a Catholic I disagree with the ECS. Indeed, the Bishops have certain latitude within their diocese. I'm not too familiar with what Archbishop Smith said though so I can't really comment. It could be that the Archbishop didn't willing approve but that the ECS just simply ignored him? Even then, there will be some deviation between Bishops. It's only natural. Less so however, for more more larger issues (abortion, contraception etc).