What Do You Envision major changes to the Roman Catholic Church before the dawn of the 22nd century?
It is likely that changes. Great.
Perhaps one has to look at this from a secular perspective to believe that there will be.
Women priests? The acceptance of homosexuals? Married priests?
What do you think will happen in the next 91 years?
- What changes (if any) do you think might be in the Roman Catholic Church in the 21st century?
- See how the Roman Catholic priests can not marry?
- What Do You Think things will be for the Roman Catholic Church in the year 2101?
- Should the Roman Catholic Church to allow priests to marry?
- Why the Roman Catholic Church, Women Do not admit to the priesthood?
The Church has not changed in 2,000 years … I hold my breath if I were you. The Church can not change the teaching of our Lord. The Church is not the world, but that is another world. God bless!
In Christ
Fr Joseph
<<What do you see major changes to the Roman Catholic Church, before the dawn of 22 century?>>
Changes? None.
The development of doctrine? One or two is possible.
<<There are probably changes. Great.>>
There is no way to know for sure what doctrinal developments take place, or when.
<<Perhaps You have to look at this from a secular perspective to believe that will be.>>
Well, it certainly can not find any "big" need "change" from the dogmatic point of view!
You have to go from a secular standpoint, because secular values, and dogmatic values are often directly opposed to each other.
Since the Law of God (Dogma) transcends the earthly law (secularism) is easy to see, from a dogmatic point of view, secularism is wrong compared with the teachings of the Church.
<<Women Priests?>>
No. That is a biblical impossibility. If not, there would be women priests by now.
<<Acceptance From homosexuals?>>
The mere fact of being homosexual is a sin. Therefore, accepting homosexuals.
The sin of homosexual sex is not accepted in the fact that it violates the Christian virtues of chastity and abstinence.
<Priests?> <Married>
Theologically, it has always been possible for married men to become priests.
What is not is theologically possible for one man, who is also a priest, then married.
In short, once ordered a man can no longer receive the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony. If you want to be both married and a priest, he needs to marry first and then be ordered.
<<What do you think will happen in next 91 years?>>
Certainly not the same events as necessary.
That may be because I'm looking from a strictly dogmatic point of view, as you see it from a secular perspective.
The most serious is the continued expansion of education for Catholics and non Catholics about Catholic doctrine and dogma. That will come through forums such as this exchange, and through verifiable and easily accessible sources, such as the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Popular Education hope to develop under the guidance of the Holy Spirit welcome. The Catechism of the Catholic Church is clear and conclusive with regard to "women priests", and is very clear about homosexuality. A careful reading of even some sections of the Catechism will leave most people with the clear impression that is written in a spirit of genuine love for God and all creation. The Catechism of the Catholic Church is available in English in paperback at low cost. If you can not pay, any Catholic priest will probably help you get a copy.
Women's priests might require an infallible pronouncement one way or the Pope at the time. If the ruling is negative, it will never happen. - Homosexuals are already accepted, however, sexual activity can not be tolerated among them, and that is reserved only between a man and a woman only as a married couple. - Married priests is a possibility, but celibacy will remain an option.
In fact, it probably will not have "big changes."
It is * possible * that could begin to allow priests to marry (in order to increase the number of ordained priests - celibacy is the primary deterrent). It is possible now - only have to be an Anglican priest, marry and then switch allegiance to the Roman Catholic Church … for it is not much of a change.
Priests woman - not a chance.
The acceptance of homosexuals - who are accepted.
Jim http://www.bible-reviews.com
Smaller, more devoted. Stronger liturgy. Meetings between east and west. More prot groups back home. If you change a lot, be more traditional. However, I am afraid that a couple of South American bishops will split into "liberation theology." However, being cleaned as well.
Married priests, pro-gay crowd and die (also known as the gnashing of false teeth.)
Whatever the Holy Spirit wants. Nothing that the Holy Spirit wants.
I do not intend to try to discern what the Holy Spirit will do.
Indeed, the Catholic Church does not accept homosexuals.
Created in the image of the one God and equally endowed with rational souls, all men have the same nature and origin. Redeemed by the sacrifice of Christ, all are called to participate in the same divine beatitude: all therefore enjoy an equal dignity.
The Catholic Church believes that there is nothing sinful about being gay. But every single persons (homosexuals, bisexuals and heterosexuals) are called to celibacy.
The Church specifically says that homosexuals "must be accepted with respect, compassion and sensitivity. Every sign of unjust discrimination in their regard should be avoided. "
Official documents of the Church:
+ "Always Our Children: A Pastoral Message to parents of homosexual children and suggestions for pastoral ministers" http://www.usccb.org/laity/always.shtml
+ "On the Pastoral Care of Homosexual Persons" http://www.newadvent.org/library/docs_df …
For more information, see the Catechism of the Catholic Church, section 2357-2359: http://www.usccb.org/catechism/text/pt3s …
With love in Christ.
I see that of allowing priests to marry the Latin rite to combat the shortage of priests, even though you are creating a disturbance of the SSPX.
The Pope himself has no power to women priests and said personally, so that will not happen.
And I accept gay people.
Paul said that if the next pope (the now) was not an extreme liberal Pope, then the next would be. That would not surprise me. I think it must gain more power in the world (which is the opposite of what Jesus taught us to be as they are).
Truth is not relative, but is objective. you will find the teachings of Jesus 2000 years ago were relevant as they are today. In time the truth has been charged with constant prayer to go deeper and deeper in the deposit of faith entrusted to the Apostles and handed over to his successors the doctrine of faith will not change to adapt to secular society
I see a massive drop. Well, actually I just hope it happens. I'm tired of being forced into Roman slavery. God take slaves from Egypt, when it carried U.S. from slavery to Rome.
Bible prophecy says that "Babylon the Great", which is the world empire of false religion will fall.
Oh God, I hope that does not yet exist in 91 years. One would think that would have happened a bit by the 22nd century. I guess we'll never know.
I hope all three will occur.
The church really needs to modernize.
I have no doubt that some changes will occur. We, for example, to see a pope from Africa or Latin America, and not only that of European origin. This is inevitable, as the Church as a whole (through all Christendom) is experiencing the fastest growth there.
Doctrinally think we will see a major shift in the importance given to Marian theology, which is doctrinally defined, but appears to be more important for certain ethnic identities. If these identities change (ie, Mexican Americans are seen as more American), then these devotions may decrease in importance cultural, and Marian theology may lose importance in practice. By contrast, the intensive approach of evangelical missionaries in the Third World, where Marian veneration is practiced often, we see a strengthening of Marian theology Catholics try to distinguish themselves from evangelicals.
You can also see the progress in relations with Muslims, the world's fastest growing faith, a faith and often against which butts heads Catholicism.
As for internal changes, I think married priests are more likely than women priests, simply because there is a precedent, but also because the origin of these rules are very different. The points of the Catholic Church to Scripture to exclude women from becoming priests (because men named Jesus), but its ruling on celibacy is more recent - which entered into force due to certain conditions, and could well change if the conditions so warrant. It may not be practical (that of all the funds that would leave the coffers to help cover health insurance, etc., to the families of the priests), though, so it should be considered as a warning.
Regarding the acceptance of homosexuals, I must point out that homosexuality is (ie, stocks) is prohibited. Homosexuals - people - are welcome, because we are all sinners in this church.
I think we also see a closer relationship with the Orthodox Churches, we do not see much in the U.S. for historical reasons, but they are much more important in Eastern Europe and Western Asia. We can see very well with our brothers ecumenical forays Reform too.
Well over 91 years could be possible that the church receives more relaxed in the priests not being married. Although I doubt it. There are some Protestant ministers who converted and became priests who are married from what I hear, so they may be able to get a little more relaxed with her, but the probability is virtually zero.
For others, I seriously doubt that things will change. Really do not see the church that women can be priests, and seriously, do not think the views on homosexuality will change (that is it is a sin) - BTW, you do not seem like they accept the homosexuals as if we are seen as outcasts and we can not even associate with them, but this is not true. He is seen as a sin, but as we are all sinners, we can not judge them.