This is an especially difficult post to write, because I’ve taken such a hardline stance against many of the practices and actions of the Church–that is, the Catholic Church. A series of posts several weeks back, and some more in-depth research has illuminated me and I’ve subsequently been forced to reevaluate what I thought I knew about the Church.
Though I still, in principle, disagree with some Church doctrine, I accused Her of several things which I later found to be untrue: that Communion was a re-sacrificing of Christ’s body (which would be unbiblical), and that Catholics don’t regard Scripture to be the authoritative Word of God. I also accused Church leaders of being Pharisees on the issue of requiring wheat-based bread in Communion, though I still hold contention with the Church on this issue, I think it was rash to throw that hypocritical label upon the Church which, as Justin Katz pointed out, has invested scholarship through the ages to support many of its practices, both theological and ceremonial.
Elena at My Domestic Church invested some time to help me to see where I had erred, and graciously forgave my pointed accusations. Youth is no excuse for indiscretion, and I hope to be more thoughtful in the future before airing a grievance. To all who read the posts in question, I hope you’ll receive my apology.