Barney wrote:
Just some of the changes. In 1979, when John Paul came, contraception and divorce were illegal.
Like same-sex marriage and abortion. All are now legal - against the teaching and will of the Catholic church.
The country now has a gay PM, and the church has relinquished its large influence on politics, sport, culture and education.
Undoubtedly their demotion in status was caused by the number of child sexual abuse cases carried out by serving priests.
Also by its refusal to allow gay people and divorcees to be members of the church - just some examples.
Do you mean they refuse divorcees just in Ireland? Or everywhere?
I know several divorced people who are active in the church.
Perhaps they just dont ask?
How would they stop you being a member? They cant very well undo your holy communion , can they?