New inquisition?

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Yes - that’s what a religion is. A set of ideas to which it’s adherents subscribe.
 
The Pope and Magisterium determine the set of ideas and also what is required in terms of “subscribing” and how membership will be “enforced”.

You don’t get to determine or enforce, so your opinion is just your opinion, and as an action plan, it’s wildly impractical.
 
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Catholics must be traditionalists. This is part of the faith. Do we not, after all, get lots of our doctrines from “sacred Tradition”?

"Tradition is the living river that links us to the origins, the living river in which the origins are ever present, the great river that leads us to the gates of eternity. " - Pope Benedict XVI
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Note the “living” part. One can understand the role of tradition, without embracing the concept of traditionalism, which considering all the criticism of the living part of tradition, is inclined to be “tradition as I interpret it.” Setting oneself as the final interpreter of what Church tradition says in opposition to the Catholic Church under Pope Francis, is more problematic than one who believes he is the final interpreter of Sacred Scripture in opposition to the Catholic Church under Pope Francis. At least the latter is starting with what is known to be the infallible word of God. The former more often relies on disciplines and practices.
 
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With only a small proportion of Catholics going to mass every Sunday, and an even larger percentage outright rejecting certain church teachings with which they disagree, is a new inquisition necessary amongst the Catholic faithful?
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What’s the hurry? Jesus will sort things out when he comes. Be patient.
 
I know. I am simply repeating what the magisterium has taught
Sacred Tradition along sacred scripture are the sources of Catholic doctrine.
 
I am a not a “traditionalist” in the sense that I reject the Council. However, the traditions of the church are sacred, therefore in a sense all Catholics must be “traditionalists”.
 
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However, the traditions of the church are sacred, therefore in a sense all Catholics must be “traditionalists”.
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With this definition, you are completely right. There are at least two other ways do define this though. The third is simply a preference for traditional spirituality, usually in the form of the older form in Latin, the older LOTH and calendar, along with chant.
 
Interesting fact, technically the Inquisition still exists today but its called the"“Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith” which theoretically ensures that correct doctrine is taught. It is called to examine potential false teachings and stop them from being taught. That being said it seems like it takes a lot for that to happen because we all know of many times that false teachings are taught even by priests or bishops. Of course it has no legal authority outside of the Church and so the most it could do would be excommunicate someone. (Which we as faithful Catholic know is actually extremely severe but to a non-Catholic eyes wouldn’t mean much)
 
whyeyeman said:
With only a small proportion of Catholics going to mass every Sunday, and an even larger percentage outright rejecting certain church teachings with which they disagree, is a new inquisition necessary amongst the Catholic faithful?

If nothing else, this would prevent the vast amounts of host desecration which goes on in every parish by people recieving communion in a state of mortal sin.
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No. An Inquisition would not solve any problems. In particular it would not prevent people from receiving the Eucharist while in mortal sin.
 
I suggest love, prayer, and a practical examination of the real reasons people do not attend Church.
The reasons in the USA tend to be a dislike/ distrust of organized religion and authority in general, an objection to Church teachings on sexuality, poor catechesis, and a perceived lack of community support such as babysitting, friendliness, etc.

I’ve seen various attempts by parishes to address some of these, especially the catechesis and community issues, and some approaches look reasonably successful. Regarding sexuality teachings, I think Amoris Laetitia and some of Pope Francis’ other positions are trying to build bridges and take the Church forward. Others see them as dangerously liberal and think we should have a less inclusive church and should just throw out all the “bad” people. I disagree with the latter approach as being unloving and from a practical standpoint, unlikely to increase our numbers.
 
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What I find interesting is back between the years lets say 1865 - 1965, probably 80% of all Catholics attended Mass regularly, and of that 80%, 70% frequently went to Confession, yet onlt about 25% regularly received Communion because they dared not commit sacrilege by receiving unworthily.

Nowadays, its like 10% of all Catholics (in America) attend Mass regularly, yet of that 10% only 50% regularly Confess yet probably 90% receive Communion

I agree, the wanton attitude toward the Body of Our Lord and the widespread desecration of the Eucharist is a massive problem.

In another thread on this topic, I was scolded by several “catholics” for informing someone that a non-Catholic receiving Communion is in fact a desecration of the Eucharist.
 
Don’t worry, Spyridon. If you’re right, God will totally “get us” in the end. 😉
 
We should throw out bad people. Catholicism is a religion, not a community centre.
 
This is a serious problem that needs a serious response. It does nobody any favours to be wishy-washy with church teachings.
 
We don’t need an inquisition per se. We need BOLD homilies on what the Church really teaches, that God never ever changes, that you can’t just follow what you like and ignore what you don’t like, that you must practice your faith, read the Bible daily, pray constantly, and try to model your life after Jesus.

If all priests made very bold homilies, people will either learn the truth and grow in faith, or they will leave because they are only there for pointless reasons like socializing. Cafeteria and cultural Catholics are a very big problem, and it must be addressed in one way or another.
 
God certainly will judge those who desecrate His precious body and Blood. Also those who teach it’s no big deal for the Eucharist to be desecrated.

They are guilty of crucifying the Lord.
 
I think the only way that would ever happen is if the Vatican used it’s authority to enforce such things. Excommunication of heretical priests, high profile lay people etc.
 
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