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To: annalex; kosta50
“Till now I was not aware that “anti-abortionism” is NOT likewise a position of the Eastern Orthodox Churches.”

The Orthodox Church does oppose abortion, Alex. It is not, however, the central, overarching tenet of the Faith, as the heretic Martino seems to profess it is for the Roman Church, so overwhelmingly central that all other considerations fall before its demands, including obeying the canons of Ecumenical Councils.

Alex, am I to assume that you simply refuse to answer my question or that you don't know the answer? Its not an unfair question, Alex.

228 posted on 05/11/2009 6:07:47 PM PDT by Kolokotronis (Christ is Risen, and you, o death, are annihilated!)
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To: Kolokotronis; kosta50

What’s missing form my answer? Pro-life is a social policy doctrine of the Church. It is not a theological dogma like, for example, divinity of Christ. The entire teaching of the Magisterium is to be obeyed, whether it is on social policy, morals, or faith. None of that contradicts the whole.

So, which canon do you think bishop Martino is in violation of, teaching on sanctity of life in his own diocese?


233 posted on 05/11/2009 9:04:50 PM PDT by annalex (http://www.catecheticsonline.com/CatenaAurea.php)
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