[MarkBsnr]

Actually, the Sacrifice of the Mass is not the sacrificing of animals. We are commanded to do it by Jesus and Christians have done so right from the beginning.

Hebrews refers to pagan sacrifice.

I’ve see pictures of the L.A. atrocity. Cardinal Mahoney is due to be replaced in the next few years. God willing, BXVI will see fit to replace him with a Catholic. :)

Every denomination or religious group has its problems, but that is no excuse. I do not bear this reprehensible conduct with anything less than shame. I see that they’re going after the Baptists now. Deepest pockets first. How are the Presbyterians fixed?

[Dr. Eckleburg]

When problems like that come up in the Presbyterian church, they're usually dealt with quickly and thoroughly. If fault is found, there's no reassigning the offending minister. The Presbytery revokes his call.

But thankfully, most Presbyterian ministers are married. A celibate priesthood is just asking for problems.

And Hebrews is NOT only discussing animal sacrifices. The writer clearly speaks of CHRIST'S one-time, accomplished sacrifice for His sheep.

No vain repetition required of the one and only sacrifice that takes away sin which we are to remember, not re-enact as if it was not final.