Denied Communion?

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Denied Communion? Apr 25, 2011 7:36:56 GMT -8

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Post by robin on Apr 25, 2011 7:36:56 GMT -8

I found this story troubling.

www.theblaze.com/stories/child-denied-first-communion-because-of-his-cerebral-palsy/

I'm curious what others think. From personal experience with someone who has Cerebral Palsy, I believe that children with this condition can in fact understand more than we suspect.

"All those evil doctrines about god that work misery and madness have their origin in the brains of the wise and prudent, not in the hearts of children."
-George Macdonald

Josh Administrator Pastor, ACF Oh Oh Oh My God, my God, have you forsaken me Or is this grace disguised as adversity? Terry Taylor Posts: 9,888	Denied Communion? Apr 25, 2011 16:34:56 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Josh on Apr 25, 2011 16:34:56 GMT -8 A follow up question would be- do you think it matters whether the person "understands" or not?
	You’ve got your methods I’m done with trying to guess all your moves I’m going where you want me to go I’ve got nothing left to lose Now I don’t wanna suffer But that’s in fact the nature of the beast If you want to get to higher ground You got to get there on your knees Terry Taylor

robin ADF Support Team Threadmaster Extraordinaire Posts: 1,080	Denied Communion? Apr 25, 2011 17:15:18 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by robin on Apr 25, 2011 17:15:18 GMT -8 In a case like this, I say no.
	"All those evil doctrines about god that work misery and madness have their origin in the brains of the wise and prudent, not in the hearts of children." -George Macdonald

Josh Administrator Pastor, ACF Oh Oh Oh My God, my God, have you forsaken me Or is this grace disguised as adversity? Terry Taylor Posts: 9,888	Denied Communion? Apr 25, 2011 19:44:52 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Josh on Apr 25, 2011 19:44:52 GMT -8 I agree that communion should only be discouraged among the unrepentant, not the pre-repentant, if that makes any sense.
	You’ve got your methods I’m done with trying to guess all your moves I’m going where you want me to go I’ve got nothing left to lose Now I don’t wanna suffer But that’s in fact the nature of the beast If you want to get to higher ground You got to get there on your knees Terry Taylor

Post by robin on Apr 25, 2011 7:36:56 GMT -8

Post by Josh on Apr 25, 2011 16:34:56 GMT -8

Post by robin on Apr 25, 2011 17:15:18 GMT -8

Post by Josh on Apr 25, 2011 19:44:52 GMT -8