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Religion and Ethics Discussion => Christian Topic => Topic started by: Rhiannon on February 04, 2017, 09:46:59 AM

Title: Gutted I missed this.
Post by: Rhiannon on February 04, 2017, 09:46:59 AM

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-38863545

Title: Re: Gutted I missed this.
Post by: Red Giant on February 12, 2017, 04:44:22 PM

Bona.

So what's the fuss about?  Why do they think it's so important to say the exact made-up words in the book?

Title: Re: Gutted I missed this.
Post by: Rhiannon on February 12, 2017, 04:56:46 PM

That had its origins in making sure the service was a proper Protestant one and not a nasty Catholic one. To counter the risk of heresy only approved services could be used.

Things really should have moved on now. The Reformation was a while ago.

Title: Re: Gutted I missed this.
Post by: ippy on February 12, 2017, 09:51:55 PM

Quote from: Rhiannon on February 12, 2017, 04:56:46 PM

That had its origins in making sure the service was a proper Protestant one and not a nasty Catholic one. To counter the risk of heresy only approved services could be used.

Things really should have moved on now. The Reformation was a while ago.

look on the bright side, this might have upset the day of some of the many bigots the C of E has and with a bit of luck.

ippy