Absolutely, Tom, as can the children of godparents! Paul -----Original Message----- From: This list provides a forum for discussions related to religious life and th [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Tom Izbicki Sent: 01 December 2000 18:21 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Gregory IX e-text God parents can fall under spiritual affinity. Tom Izbicki At 12:29 PM 12/1/2000 -0500, you wrote: >Consanguinity does indicate a blood relationship, nevertheless, when >figuring relationship too close for marriage, steparents and, I believe, >other non-blood-relatives were considered taboo. > >Diane