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| I googled this if it makes any sense, I think like religions in general everyone interprets them differently. "The Pope's seemingly contradictory actions are rooted in Catholic canon law, which differentiates between legal church discipline (the rules) and theological mercy (the spiritual standing of a person). The Vatican excommunicates individuals to preserve doctrinal unity, but consistently preaches that the spiritual door for repentance remains open." | |
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A Catholic question from a Lutheran