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I think its more complicated. The Jesuits never felt threatened or afraid of new knowledge or science or theological insights, and various popes have had to re
by JackFr 11y ago
I think its more complicated. The Jesuits never felt threatened or afraid of new knowledge or science or theological insights, and various popes have had to rein in certain theological innovations. But during that period they did spearhead the counter-reformation.
- bambax 11y agoIt is complicated, yes. As seen from the protestant point of view, Jesuits can appear "orthodox" because they are very knowledgeable, etc. and determined; but inside the Catholic world, they were perceived to be "leftists", so to speak. Traditionalists vigorously opposed them. Among the reasons: they argued it was ok to receive communion five times a year...! (instead of just one). The history of the Catholic church is a fight between modernists (Jesuists among them) and "orthodox heresies" (not an oxymoron!) -- in the end, modernists always win (see Vatican II, the new Pope Francis, etc.)
- chippy 11y agoWhen was the time that communion was traditionally had? Easter? What were the four other times? mapping to the seasons?
- bambax 11y agoYes, Easter (usually in April). The four other times were Pentecost (in May), Assumption (in August), All Saints (in October) and Christmas (in December). So not much happened between Christmas and Easter....
- a-saleh 11y agoIt makes sense, if you consider that between Christmas and Easter, there is a ~month long fast.