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Christian sacraments are ineffective if the presiding minister is sinful
From Argumentrix
| Christian sacraments are ineffective if the presiding minister is sinful | |
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| Subjects | |
| Christianity |
Morality |
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- Note: This position is called Donatism.
Supporting arguments
This was believed by the Waldensians and other sects. [1]
Opposing arguments
Nobody is morally pure, and it is not necessary, or even possible, to be free from sin entirely. [2]
Jesus performs the sacraments through the minister, and so the minister's flaws have no impact. It is still mandatory for people to be forgiven before receiving or performing any sacrament. [3]
