Santosh Catholic practice and teaching has changed over times at the Papacy level. Does it mean the present Pope is a cafeteria Catholic too?
Some of his predecessors allowed married priests. Mass used to said in Latin, now Mass can be said in other languages. Papal infallibility on certain doctrinal matters is only about 175 years old I think. The Pope as head of state including being a religious leader is also fairly new. Sainthood as an honor was also introduced much later after the Church's founding. There have been many more changes in Church history over time. Popes have chosen to interpret Church teachings over time and made changes. The right-wing fundamentalists would like us to believe that Church history is one unbroken chain of constant practices. Baloney. They try and intimidate progressive reforms by using the word 'cafeteria Catholic' in a pejorative, derogatory way. So I ask again: isn't the present Pope a cafeteria Catholic too compared to some of his predecessors who obviously had different ideas? Gabe, Merwyn don't be intimidated by the name-calling, stand your ground and fight for justice and reform. Regards, George
