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In reply to the discussion: Is this the new church? Could be: [View all]MineralMan
(151,287 posts)58. That's what I said.
I understand that. The change only comes when the priest says it does. Well...if you believe that sort of thing, anyhow. It stays wine and bread, as far as I'm concerned, but I'm not a Catholic. Nevertheless, the liquid that gets changed comes from a bottle and contains alcohol. There are some strict standards for the makeup of that liquid, but it's wine all the same. Not wine that patrons would pay for in my pubchurch, of course. Their standards for taste and other qualities are higher, since they have to drink it without the miraculous transformation.
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Usually when I see a deliberately obtuse attempt to equate religion with socializing in a bar.
rug
Aug 2012
#31
There's no need whatsoever for you to be nasty to those of us who drink responsibly.
kestrel91316
Aug 2012
#34
Oh, then I assume you are being nasty because he differs from you when it comes to
kestrel91316
Aug 2012
#38
Really pathetic that you feel the need to attack someone for going to a bar.
kestrel91316
Aug 2012
#36
I have been to churches where they sent you a letter saying how much they expected you to give
Angry Dragon
Aug 2012
#51
You can have your friends over to your own home and do the same thing. Nothing new to
southernyankeebelle
Aug 2012
#12
Guess that is true. I remember when my husband was stationed in Great Falls, MT I would
southernyankeebelle
Aug 2012
#16