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Why Synodality Is a Sham, by Eric Sammons – Brown Pelican Society of Lousiana

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Synod Poll. 𝕏 (formerly Twitter). Out of 7,001 votes, the “No” votes accumulated an astounding 88% of the total.

By Eric Sammons, Crisis Magazine, Aug. 29, 2024

Eric Sammons is the editor-in-chief of Crisis Magazine.

Synodality isn’t a process in which the laity’s concerns are heard; it is a process by which they are ignored.

Last month a social media intern working for the General Secretariat of the Synod posted a poll on 𝕏 (formerly Twitter). The yes/no poll asked: “Do you believe that synodality as a path of conversion and reform can enhance the mission and participation of all the baptized?”

One can imagine the thought process of this young intern. He (or she) is surrounded by people obsessed with All Things Synod. These people have been living and breathing the Synod on Synodality for years, and likely believe it is revolutionary in the life of the Church. If this poll were taken in the Secretariat’s offices, I’m sure the “Yes” votes would have approached 100% of the total. I’m sure this poor intern was expecting similar enthusiasm from the common folk. …

Why Synodality Is a Sham, by Eric Sammons

Cultural Influence, Political Decline, by Dan Hitchens

What St. Augustine Did to Avoid Gossip and Foul Language in His Home, by Abel Camasca

By Eric Sammons, Crisis Magazine, Aug. 29, 2024

Synodality isn’t a process in which the laity’s concerns are heard; it is a process by which they are ignored.

Last month a social media intern working for the General Secretariat of the Synod posted a poll on 𝕏 (formerly Twitter). The yes/no poll asked: “Do you believe that synodality as a path of conversion and reform can enhance the mission and participation of all the baptized?”

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