nostr:npub10gzeq5dexzx0gpp7zvtk39jsn7l6z0urmdrtprpruqvyztuktvmqk2ehny Ick. Sounds like the elimination or downgrading of the Church (Shepherds) as the authoritative voice for interpreting the Holy Spirit and leading the faithful (sheep.) While we all can hear the voice of the Holy Spirit by virtue of our baptism and Confirmation, we do not all interpret the Spirit correctly (witness the 10s of thousands or Protestant and Evangelical denominations, all who claim to hear the Holy Spirit.
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nostr:npub1vz4kffpt4z6emsxjv4xf5glth5l269f6ktg45znyrcu55mtl42jsxzrnyf Good point. It seems like there is more to it, but I'm still learning about it.
I've always understood the word church to mean more of a community rather than an institution, building, or hierarchy. Granted, all these have to do with the church, but church to me is the whole enchilada.
A lot of what I understand about synodality makes good basic sense, but a lot of it leaves me scratching my head. Mainly because the way it is being rolled out is confusing and lacking of guidance. Synodality is largely a process or way of facilitating a meeting. And it makes good sense. The part I don't get yet is the actual, final decision making.
You'd hope that the shepherds actually do have the needed training and formation as I hear it called. I keep listening. It's a curious thing. 🤔