I think I know the answer, but I'd like to get one from someone who is either: a) a Catholic; or b) a former Catholic well-versed in their teachings. I wouldn't be asking if I knew for sure - and if you can provide some specific references that would be greatly appreciated.
I'm watching the whole gay marriage and abortion thing in the Catholic church - the divorce thing for that matter - and a huge, big deal is made about "if you X you cannot take Communion."
Let me ask the question: what difference does it make whether you take Communion or not FROM THE CATHOLIC PERSPECTIVE?
I know what I've heard but you know how that is - so I'm simply asking. (And for the record, I'm reading through the Catechism right now and about 1/10th of the way through.
So you can't take Communion - why is this a big deal?
I'm watching the whole gay marriage and abortion thing in the Catholic church - the divorce thing for that matter - and a huge, big deal is made about "if you X you cannot take Communion."
Let me ask the question: what difference does it make whether you take Communion or not FROM THE CATHOLIC PERSPECTIVE?
I know what I've heard but you know how that is - so I'm simply asking. (And for the record, I'm reading through the Catechism right now and about 1/10th of the way through.
So you can't take Communion - why is this a big deal?