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Podcast: The Non-Prophets
Episode: Church Bans Woke Meal from Communion
Description: Church bans non-alcoholic wine and gluten-free bread from holy communion - NewsBreakNewsBreak, By George Lithgow, on February 9, 2025https://www.newsbreak.com/share/3798407634101-church-bans-non-alcoholic-wine-and-gluten-free-bread-from-holy-communionThe Church of England has reaffirmed a long-standing doctrinal stance that only wheat-based bread and fermented grape juice—meaning traditional wine—are valid for Holy Communion. This ruling explicitly excludes non-alcoholic wine and gluten-free bread, creating accessibility issues for those with celiac disease, gluten intolerance, or individuals who abstain from alcohol for health, religious, or personal reasons. While the church recognizes the challenges this presents, it maintains that...