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Not trying to be dense (or confrontational, either), but I don't get it. Obviously, I'm not Catholic, so ultimately it doesn't really affect me. But, I'm curious nonetheless.
Is this "rule" based on a particular scripture, or is it just the way Catholics choose to make sacrifices?
Is St. Patty's Day a Catholic holiday of sorts? AGDee mentioned that the dispensation came about because "Saints" days are feast days (which conflicts with a fasting day). Now, maybe it's just me, but it seems like the sacrifices Catholics are expected to make on fasting days are more... important, if you will... than feasting days (but again, I have no idea - this is all just my opinion). Why would the Catholic Church side with the feast day, when it seems they should do just the opposite?
Also, if "rules" can be changed so easily, doesn't it kinda defeat the point of having them? I mean, they were implemented for a reason, right? If the rules are based on scripture, shouldn't the exceptions be, too?
Again, I'm not trying to be difficult - I'm just curious! This Baptist is having a hard time wrapping her mind around Catholicism!
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