[skellmeyer]

The difference is that if Barbara Streisand commits treason against the USA, she can be punished for it, no matter what her belief as to the legitimacy of GWB. The Pope has no corresponding power over Southern Baptists.

Sure he does. He just doesn't exercise it. For which you should thank your lucky stars.

[independentmind]

Actually, I'm not a dude.:)

[Modernman]

Sure he does. He just doesn't exercise it. For which you should thank your lucky stars.

There is nothing that the Pope can do to make the Orthodox accept him as the head of their denomination. There is nothing he can do to punish them, either.

I'd be curious to hear what type of power you think the Pope has to make Southern Baptists and the Orthodox change their ways.