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Re: Christians or Stoics?
StuartK #383847 08/05/12 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by StuartK
second, having borne arms or shed blood.

At first glance I thought you wrote "having both arms" laugh
I think that would definitely be a requirement for priesthood.
Re: Christians or Stoics?
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You can get a dispensation.
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Thanks, Stuart. St. Augustine's situation was something I considered strongly, in defense of my request to go through the process of priesthood.
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