i asked about cloning and cannibalism. many people said its gross and wrong and socially unacceptable.
now i have to ask, why is it accepted in the church? this "communion" is nothing more then ritualized cannibalism where one pretends to eat the flesh of their savior and drink of his blood.
why does this differ? why is this not viewed as disgusting?
2007-01-29 07:33:39 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I guess playing cannibal isn't the same as being one just as playing doctor isn't the same. Playing doctor is usually more fun...
2007-01-29 07:37:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I have always felt that the whole concept was quasi-vampiric myself. I actually wrote a book about how Jesus was a Vampire... It stunk, but the concept is still there.
However, I think that most Christians feel that it is symbolic, and not to be taken literally. It does represent an ancient belief that, when you eat the flesh/drink the blood of someone, you gain some of their knowledge, power, and wisdom. They may say that it is more symbolic of how Jesus gave his life for them, but I think this is a modern interpretation.
2007-01-29 15:42:51 · answer #2 · answered by TiGeR 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Are you really concerned for an answer? Or are you just trying to be a jerk?
Its about giving ones self to others.
2007-01-29 15:39:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't confuse the church as being only Catholic, that is a Catholic belief.
2007-01-29 15:38:27 · answer #4 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because it's unleavend bread and red grape juice. It is symbolic, not literal.
get a grip man!
2007-01-29 15:37:58 · answer #5 · answered by free 1 indeed 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
dont you have anything better to do?
2007-01-29 15:37:15 · answer #6 · answered by Ryoudan 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋