(October 8, 2013 at 9:18 am)Rationalman Wrote: And that somehow absolves the church?
I wouldn't make any excuses for the medieval Catholic Church it was corrupt and despotic. There was a reason why the reformation happened. The Catholic Church of today is kind of ok I guess, apart from the pedophilia/rape and that kind of thing. Can't say I agree with their stance on contraception either that's a good way to spread some AIDS in Africa. That's why I think the Eastern Orthodox Church would be the better option of the two as they both have the same roots and share much the same beliefs/practices. The Eastern Orthodox Church doesn't have all the baggage historical or modern.
Come all ye faithful joyful and triumphant.