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I never heard that- I have heard otherwise- do you know of a Church document that can back that up?Before VII Catholics were forbidden to free interpret scriptures. Although this rule has been relaxed, we are still not to free interpret without authentic guidance.
I don’t believe a ban was relaxed, as I don’t believe there ever was a ban- on Catholic bibles at least. The index of forbidden books was done away with, as far as I know, but that’s because the heirarchy realized that if they put a book on it, people would buy it in a heartbeat.I believe the relaxing of the ban was to encourage people to read the Bible and get personal beneficial guidance, not to slam or promote a movement of the Church. This is not what it is about.
It’s a matter of style- and it is a style many do not like, and don’t want forced down their throats. I admire John Paul II very much- but I couldn’t ever stand to watch the Papal Masses- I’d read a transcript of the homily later- at least when I was interested in Catholicism at all. Just because Pope John Paul II liked the style doesn’t mean it’s good for everyone.If JPII didn’t have a problem with a praise or prayer tongue, I certainly do not.
Many charismatics and modernists seem to want to throw out the traditions of the Church- we are rightfully defensive when it comes to preserving the things that inspired people for centuries.Again, if anyone is not comfortable with something, they certainly should find a different legitimate option.
I understand.Also I am speaking of Authentic CCR, with solid legitimate leadership, and under the authority of the local ordinary.
Yes- and those groups have often destroyed charismatic-type things for us. I left the Christianity behind 9 years ago- before then- thanks to fundamentalism. Many converts loved their fundamentalist faith (some were even ministers) and still have fond memories of it- I don’t. I haven’t looked back- and I don’t want to see Catholicism become the same in outward appearance as the churches that turned me off of Christianity. When I hear charismatic music, I don’t feel close to God- I think “ok, when’s someone going to knock me down and try to heal me” or “when’s someone going to scream for no reason” (I hate loud sudden noises- drums, balloons, people yelling for no reason). I don’t like the idea of seeing the priest lift the chalice during the offertory while the drummer has everyone’s attention. Those things may never happen at some (most?) charismatic Masses, but I’ve been conditioned to expect it- so I do not like them just the same.Most of you who have complaints are either speaking of inauthentic weak Catholic or non-Catholic groups.