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The sudden flexibility in Catholic dogma

The sudden flexibility in Catholic dogma

Religion is often perceived as predicated upon dogma. However, when it comes to a church agenda as opposed to the faith, there is frequently room for accommodation for secular advantage. Sometimes rules can be “re-interpreted’, dogma softened and allowances made for the advancement of a chur

10.27.2009 | Americas | Stuart Ford

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The Haldron big-bang - where religion and science combine

The Haldron big-bang – where religion and science combine

We have had a fascination with the Large Haldron Collider (LHC)  ever since it was created.   If you are not familiar with this absolute leading edge of scientific research, to quote CERN - The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) is a gigantic scientific instrument near Geneva, where it spans the border

06.6.2009 | Europe | Clarity Correspondent

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Contemporary Catholicism, condoms and controversy

Contemporary Catholicism, condoms and controversy

There's something of a clash between good intent and consequential action in the Catholic Church. It is an ancient institution based on age-old dogma, and sometimes the way it thinks, demonstrates this. Despite its best efforts and intentions, the Church continues to  fall foul of the modern

03.22.2009 | Africa | Clarity Staff Reporter

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Catholic Church to “screen” for homosexuality?

  The Catholic Church is an ancient institution, and sometimes the way it acts, demonstrates this. In a new publication from the Church, "Guidelines for the Use of Psychology in the Admission and Formation of Candidates for the Priesthood", they detail how they are now to screen all potential pries

11.9.2008 | Features | Stuart Ford

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