As a seminary prof was fond of repeating, “Christians have a remarkable dexterity for missing the point.”
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And, yes, clergy are sinners too, and in need of redemption just like everyone else in the Church this side of death. That’s why we pray for them so often.
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Monks, however, do follow this injunction, mostly. (see my 9/12 avatar)
Hillbillyman about 13 years ago
Practice what you preach
Woody157 about 13 years ago
Do as I say, not as I do.
LingeeWhiz about 13 years ago
Holy See, Holy Do!!!!
runar about 13 years ago
Is there an altar boy underneath that robe?
oldguy2 about 13 years ago
Religious leaders are phony? Knock me over with a feather…
iced tea about 13 years ago
She’s quoting what Peter said in one of his epistles.
treeologist about 13 years ago
Foot in mouth?
puddinheadwilson about 13 years ago
I wish to give a shout out to Conservative Mennonites who practice this!
bmonk about 13 years ago
As a seminary prof was fond of repeating, “Christians have a remarkable dexterity for missing the point.”
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And, yes, clergy are sinners too, and in need of redemption just like everyone else in the Church this side of death. That’s why we pray for them so often.
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Monks, however, do follow this injunction, mostly. (see my 9/12 avatar)