Legislating an impending demise
"Those established religious communities which remain in existence will maintain houses of intensive prayer, available as retreat houses, spiritual training centers, monasteries, or deserts. To arrive at this kind of Christian poverty and witness, the congregations legislate their impending demise by approving shortened skirts, changing prayer schedules, and experimenting in social action. Perhaps this legislative sniping at superficialities will serve to diminish the pain of those in the dying structure, easing their stay to the bitter end." (Ivan Illich, Celebration of Awareness)
What does "legislate" mean here?
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alibey1917 What does "legislate" mean here? They meet to change the rules, just what any legislature does. This transitive use is not common.
- alibey1917 What does "legislate" mean here?
- They meet to change the rules, just what any legislature does.
- This transitive use is not common.
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alibey1917What does "legislate" mean here?
They meet to change the rules, just what any legislature does. This transitive use is not common.
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