I'm a bit confused (and this is really a search for a real answer, not a pop at the church). Christ overturned the tables of wares in the temple because he found it offensive that money would be being made in the temple (money had overtaken the point of temple).
But I've been to several Catholic churches that have "gift shops" in the back of the church where people can purchase Catholic "wares" before or after service.
How is this reconciled with Christ's actions in the temple? What's the rationalization that selling products to enhance one's spiritual experience acceptable, within the parameters of Christ's rant in the temple?
2006-07-04
15:43:29
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