Posted on 01/22/2012 12:01:16 PM PST by NYer
Well, if you’re not Catholic, why are you taking issue with what Catholics do? The bible is almost devoid of any descriptions of rituals; does that mean the bible opposes rituals? Someone better tell St. James, because about 1,950 years ago he penned a very elaborate ritual called the Liturgy of St. James, which is still the liturgy of Antioch and Jerusalem... you know... the earliest headquarters of the apostles? Also, in Ethiopia and India. Go figure.
I grew up in the roman catholic church. I feel able to discuss such things.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.