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To: Natural Law

I know it was a local council and I know why it was called..but it laid the foundation for celibacy


153 posted on 03/10/2010 10:42:54 AM PST by RnMomof7
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To: RnMomof7
"but it laid the foundation for celibacy"

No, it only addressed a long standing issue within the Christian community within Iberia. It was the subject of debate and sought to find a scripturally based consensus. IF you read the other 80 Canons from this council you will find a number if issues that address Jewish, Pagan, and Eastern cultural practices and emerging civil law as well as Christian theology. The council is only really relevant because its Canon has survived to provide a snap shot of the times. It is a pity that there was no "Federalist Papers" equivalent to give us insight into the debate and conclusions.

154 posted on 03/10/2010 10:51:49 AM PST by Natural Law
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