Cordileone is terrific. He is also working IN the world, in the hell-pit of San Fran. I like that he formed a committee - nothing needs to happen quickly, including retreating. He is in the perfect place. He is not retreating. NKP_Vet, do not despair. Pray for him and keep the faith. It is just a skirmish. The Battle is won.
What concord does Christ have with Belial?
This unequal yoking with unbelievers will end as it always does.
Roll back these requirements, and they will NEVER be reinstated.
Not at all. This is San Francisco we’re talking about. This was clearly a shot across their bow.
Now, he can get through some modest reforms and say “hey, I’m a reasonable guy.” He has disarmed them a bit from being able to complain about what he is doing.
It is going to take decades to clean up the mess in S.F. But, this is a start.