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Originally Posted by glatt
Is the Church supposed to be consistent in its positions and rules over the centuries, or is it supposed to flip flop all over the place with every change in public opinion each generation?
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The Church has lightened its views on many things over the years, for public opinion and comfort. Anything from cushioned kneelers and taking the host into your own hand to put it in your mouth to changing their views on unbaptized babies going to limbo. (How this was ever up to them, I don't know.)
This is more of an aside to the conversation, but the Church does indeed change to meet many needs and in response to public opinion and perception.