Author Topic: Pope Francis' Latest Surprise: A Survey on the Modern Family (Read 1137 times)

RandallS · « **on:** November 05, 2013, 03:24:15 pm »

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The pontiff with a penchant for surprises is making new waves by launching a survey of his flock on issues facing modern families — from gay marriage to divorce. Very specific questions are being sent to parishes around the globe in preparation for next year's synod of bishops, a grassroots effort that experts say is unprecedented.

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It does look the this survey is aimed at making changes in actual doctrine so much as tweaking things like how the church handles divorced members or gay couples who have children and want those children raised in the Catholic faith.

Still, this is probably the first time since the very early years of the church (say first or second century) when the laity has been consulted on such issues at all.

rocquelaire · « **Reply #1 on:** November 05, 2013, 05:10:07 pm »

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It does look the this survey is aimed at making changes in actual doctrine so much as tweaking things like how the church handles divorced members or gay couples who have children and want those children raised in the Catholic faith.

Still, this is probably the first time since the very early years of the church (say first or second century) when the laity has been consulted on such issues at all.

I'll be very interested to see how this progresses. An intriguing pope.

Cabal · « **Reply #2 on:** November 05, 2013, 06:54:11 pm »

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It does look the this survey is aimed at making changes in actual doctrine so much as tweaking things like how the church handles divorced members or gay couples who have children and want those children raised in the Catholic faith.

Still, this is probably the first time since the very early years of the church (say first or second century) when the laity has been consulted on such issues at all.

Very interesting. He seems to be at least willing to listen to others views and consider things.

RandallS · « **Reply #3 on:** November 06, 2013, 08:00:26 am »

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Very interesting. He seems to be at least willing to listen to others views and consider things.

Considering he is a Jesuit, this isn't all that surprising. Jesuits have a history of "thinking outside the doctrine box" which is one of the reasons the order is somewhat disliked by some in the church hierarchy.