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Thanks, Mr. Bode...Nice talking at ya!

PS.  We need to learn more about the Second Council of Constantinople and whether "waterboarding" the Roman Pontiff by the Emperor Justinian is acceptable for introducing new liturgical and theological guidelines into the Christian tradition.  

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Jiminy, I am not a historian of the councils.  Constantinople II has been accepted as an ecumenical council.
You might check www.newadvent.org -- check "encyclopedia" and search the second council of Constantinople.
The dirth of references to reincarnation in the New Testament may be an indication that Buddhists beliefs were not on the table -- Jesus confronted the Scribes/Pharisees who had concerns about the resurrection of the body and that Paul dealt with such adversareis as Judaizers, Hellenistic pagans, etc.
Best wishes.

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Edward Bode

Expertise

Catholic dogma, especially as related to Scripture. I have a doctorate in biblical theology [University of St. Thomas, Rome]. I do not answer questions concerning personal moral situations -- ones dealing with right and wrong [sin].

Experience

I have taught Catholic thought in grade and high schools, and in college and universities.

Organizations
Catholic Biblical Association

Publications
Catholic Biblical Quarterly, The Bible Today.

Education/Credentials
Graduate degrees in theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University, in scripture from the Pontifical Biblical Institute, and a doctorate in theology from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas; all in Rome

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