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Is Communion Cannibalism? Why the Catholic Eucharist Is Not

No, Communion is not cannibalism. Catholics do believe that the Eucharist is truly the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. The cannibalism objection is not new. It was first raised to Jesus’ face (John 6:52), and He answered it by repeating His teaching, not by withdrawing it. Those who raise it today are asking the question that Jesus has already answered.
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You Shall Not Murder — Exodus 20:13

You Shall Not Murder — Exodus 20:13
“You shall not murder” — Exodus 20:13, NIV This short commandment teaches that every human life is precious to God, and that no one has the right to take an innocent life.
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Honor Your Father and Mother — Exodus 20:12

Honor Your Father and Mother — Exodus 20:12
“Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you” — Exodus 20:12, NIV God calls us to respect and care for our parents at every stage of life, and He attaches a promise to that command.
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Do Not Misuse the Name of the Lord — Exodus 20:7

Do Not Misuse the Name of the Lord — Exodus 20:7
“You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name” — Exodus 20:7, NIV This commandment teaches that God’s name is holy and should always be spoken with honor.
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You Shall Have No Other Gods Before Me — Exodus 20:3

“You shall have no other gods before me” — Exodus 20:3, NIV This is the first of the Ten Commandments, and its message is simple: God must have first place in our lives.
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Jesus Christ Is the Same Yesterday, Today, and Forever — Hebrews 13:8

“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever” — Hebrews 13:8, NIV This short verse gives us one of the most comforting truths in the Bible: in a world that never stops changing, Jesus does not change.
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Two Are Better Than One — Ecclesiastes 4:9

“Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor” — Ecclesiastes 4:9, NIV This verse teaches that we were not made to go through life alone, and that sharing the load with others makes us stronger.
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There Is a Time for Everything — Ecclesiastes 3:1

“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens” — Ecclesiastes 3:1, NIV This verse reminds us that life moves in seasons, and that God is present in every one of them.
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Iron Sharpens Iron — Proverbs 27:17

“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another” — Proverbs 27:17, NIV This proverb teaches that we grow best in honest, caring friendships, where people help each other become wiser and stronger.
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It Is to One’s Glory to Overlook an Offense — Proverbs 19:11

“A person’s wisdom yields patience; it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense” — Proverbs 19:11, NIV This proverb teaches that letting small hurts go is not weakness but a mark of wisdom and strength.
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