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So we have this little dialogue<\/a>. \u00a0It\u2019s over the issue of usury, something that has long been a thorn in the side of the faith, that we often forget about in our post-enlightenment, capitalistic societies. \u00a0Forbidding usury plays a big part in Medieval history. \u00a0It\u2019s come back into the forefront in light of the Church\u2019s movement away from capitalism, and starting to warm up to more socialist leaning solutions for economic woes. <\/p>\n

Note the final point by Kirt Higdon. \u00a0What the Church is saying appears to be change rather than development of teaching. \u00a0It also appears to have contradictions. \u00a0So be it. \u00a0I am called to obey. \u00a0However it is worth noting that we shouldn\u2019t impugn the heart and soul of the person who has questions. \u00a0But here\u2019s the point. \u00a0If obedience is the core of the faith, then when the Church does something like change its teachings, or say things that appear to contradict themselves or reality, you can either do what Kirk did, and just say it doesn\u2019t make sense. \u00a0Or you can impugn the character of those who threaten your acceptance of the situation by pointing out the obvious. <\/p>\n

The Crusades and the Inquisition. \u00a0They are uniquely Catholic for a reason. \u00a0Terrible things have been done in the name of any religion or belief system. \u00a0But never so clearly defined with such an officially declared seal of approval. \u00a0Reread the link for understanding.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"