Territorial Bloggings

A very nice posting by Pr. Cholak, over at +the Crowned Ones+, wherein he writes on the subject of children (and other non-communicants, I would infer) at the Communion rail.

Intellectually, I understand (I think) the arguments about why folks want to have everyone come on up to the rail; however, I disagree. I don’t think that it’s, ultimately, a more beneficial/salutary practice. In fact, as Pr. Cholak writes, I think that it is actually harmful because it introduces some level of uncertainty into/onto/unto that which should have none. Currently, an emotion-driven desire for “inclusivity” and outward shows of “unity” seem to have carried the day. It sounds heartless to state that the Communion rail is not the place for blessings — but it’s true. This practice is an innovation of recent vintage, and it is one that has served to lessen, rather than strengthen, certainty.

-ghp