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Old 09-30-2005, 04:51 PM
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I would be unwilling to give a blanket answer like Matt did, because there are many circumstances that affect a highly pastoral decision.
Can you give us a "for instance"? Pastorally, where would I jettison the Confession to baptize someone or their children in another church?
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