Synod proposes greater vocations efforts, no easing of celibacy rules (+ many other proposals!)

Catholic News Service ^ | October, 18, 2005 | John Thavis

[Pio]

One proposition, titled "The Eucharist and Polygamy," said the church's teaching on marriage requires that those entering the church break off polygamist relationships before receiving the sacraments. It said the church recognizes that this process may take time and requires a combination of "tenderness and firmness" on the part of pastors.

This must consequently mean that divorcees who have been remarried must shuck off the new spouse and go back to their original spouse before they darken the door of the Church.

What state does this put Senators Kerry and Kennedy in ?.... both with multiple wives!

[Kolokotronis]

"It would be naive to expect what is predominantly a synod of the western church to generate a document that would, in effect, call the western church on the carpet."

You are, of course, correct. I hadn't thought of that. Guess I'm naive! :)

[Salvation]

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