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1/ #Catholicism is not an identity. There is no "#Catholic identity."
Catholicism is the proclamation of an encompassing message of transformation suited to all times & places.
Identity is a #postmodern preoccupation.
1/ #Catholicism is not an identity. There is no "#Catholic identity."
Catholicism is the proclamation of an encompassing message of transformation suited to all times & places.
Identity is a #postmodern preoccupation.
2/ As #Catholicism is suited to all times & places that's fine. But the assertion of #Catholic identity rarely (if ever) intends to embrace #postmodernism (or even modernity).
3/ Identity comes from the Latin "idem" for "same," which a casual historical exploration would tell us #Catholicism never is. It has had countless historical and cultural expressions.
At the most obvious level, today the #CatholicChurch is 23 rites.
At the most obvious level, today the #CatholicChurch is 23 rites.
4/ "#Catholic identity" is a dangerous way to think. It distorts not only the history of the #CatholicChurch but also its present & eternal reality.
Catholic diversity
Catholic multiplicity
Catholic differentity (if you want a parallel Latinate neologism)
All those are better.
Catholic diversity
Catholic multiplicity
Catholic differentity (if you want a parallel Latinate neologism)
All those are better.
5/ When you say "#Catholic identity" I know you're not talking abt the #CatholicChurch. You can't be.
And then I can figure out pretty quickly what you're actually talking about. /END/
And then I can figure out pretty quickly what you're actually talking about. /END/
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