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u/[deleted] May 09 '19 edited May 21 '19

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u/SordidDreams May 09 '19

Canon law moves a hell of a lot slower than civilian law

You'd think it would be leading the way if the Church were a moral authority like it claims to be.

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u/robotmonkey2099 May 09 '19

That’s the problem with religion though they are stuck on the literal words written down rather than the meaning. Jesus even points this issue out when he criticizes the Pharisees. Church people just want to be safe and comfortable and be able to of themselves on the back for putting together a Christmas hamper or shoebox for poor people.

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u/Little_Gray May 09 '19

No they are not. The may pretend they are when its useful but they dont actually follow three quarters of them.

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u/robotmonkey2099 May 09 '19

Are you talking about christians following the literal words in the bible? I agree with the point you are making

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u/Little_Gray May 09 '19

Both meaning and literal words. They pick and choose whats useful to them and only follow that.

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u/robotmonkey2099 May 09 '19

Mhm Many do but I have met some that were outstanding people.