The quotes below are from George D Wilson's 'Clericalism: The Death of Priesthood'.
"Another example which illustrates the potential for clericalisation is the pageantry which has grownup around the basic rite of priestly ordination in recent decades. Those who have not attended an ordination recently maybe unaware of the accretions that have become expected practice across the country. The resulting spectacle is a timpanist's dream. From trumpet fanfare that announces the beginning of the entry procession one would not be surprised if the ordinands were to enter on prancing steeds and bearing jousting lances."
Later he writes:
"The reality of the clericalisation involved is heightened by the fact that these over-the-top practices are apparently not even subject to conscious evaluation. They are taken for granted, which is exactly what is meant by an unexamined attitude, the telltale sign of clericalism."
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