Yeah, good old Martin Luther. He violated all his solemn oaths, turned around and married a nun, and then said it was all the fault of the Catholic Church.
By the way, the Orthodox Church is in schism with Rome, but it has never been dismissed by the Catholic Church as unorthodox or as heretical. Luther, however, was another matter.
Correction: I believe it is the Roman Church who is in Schism, not the Orthodox.......
***Yeah, good old Martin Luther. He violated all his solemn oaths***
Of course! When a person is born again they leave their sinful lifestyles behind.
“By the way, the Orthodox Church is in schism with Rome, but it has never been dismissed by the Catholic Church as unorthodox or as heretical. Luther, however, was another matter.”
+1 to what Tex wrote.
I am reminded of the story of the Greek priest who told his congregation one day that an old friend would soon be visiting from England. A member of the congregation asked if he was Orthodox. The priest said, “No, he’s Anglican.”
The Congregation looked baffled so he explained, “He’s a Protestant.” Still looks of broad confusion... at last the priest says... “You know, like Roman Catholics.” which was followed by instant comprehension.