Today's gospel had an optional "short" version that of course [View all]

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made it shorter, but the parts cut were "uncomfortable" ones, for example, condemning divorce. So although it was a long-ish gospel, I think the short option was mainly intended to remove the uncomfortable parts.

I am torn about this -

On one hand, I am not for antagonizing people for decision they have made. What purpose does it serve?

On the other hand, we are grown ups, and we can deal with criticism. We are constantly reminded that we are far from perfect. Most people practice non-natural birth control, which they know is not in-line with the Church

Do other churches do this (e.g. CoE?)