Sunday, August 15, 2004
"Give Us This Day Our Daily Rice Cake..."
Ganked from Lisa Schmeiser.
Oh, that crazy Catholic Church! Even when clogged up with those annoying little lawsuits from abuse victims, it still manages to find the time to deny those allergic to gluten full Communion because their daily bread wasn't bready enough.
As Lisa points out on this issue, arguing the specifics of the bread and wine totally defeats the purpose of Communion. Jesus merely took two objects that were present near him and said, "These represent my body and blood; partake of them, and you will be one with me." If he had picked up rice cakes and beer, we'd be having rice cakes with little crosses on them and low-alcohol lager every Sunday. As long as the objects are sanctified in the name of the Lord, I don't think it matters what form of grain they consist of.
Oh, that crazy Catholic Church! Even when clogged up with those annoying little lawsuits from abuse victims, it still manages to find the time to deny those allergic to gluten full Communion because their daily bread wasn't bready enough.
As Lisa points out on this issue, arguing the specifics of the bread and wine totally defeats the purpose of Communion. Jesus merely took two objects that were present near him and said, "These represent my body and blood; partake of them, and you will be one with me." If he had picked up rice cakes and beer, we'd be having rice cakes with little crosses on them and low-alcohol lager every Sunday. As long as the objects are sanctified in the name of the Lord, I don't think it matters what form of grain they consist of.
