[SoothingDave]

Forgive me if I misunderstand the context in which you make this statement. (I confess, I have not read all the pertinent posts). It seems to me, and Mirriam-Webster, that "Diversity" and "Ecumenical" are mutually exclusive terms. It wouldn't be surprising that those who espouse "diversity" would be skeptical of "Ecumenism".

Hey, I thought we had a rule from way back about not using the dictionary! (I know I always get crap when I do it.)

Anyway, you do make a point. Allow me to re-phrase my complaint.

When the "diversity" of thought among the Protestant sects is brought up by Catholics (usually to make a point about the chaos of individual interpretation), Protestants usually rally 'round the idea of the diversity in thought and worship being insignificant, or in "non-essential" areas.

When the idea of ecumenically trying to address and smooth out these very same "insignificant" and "non-essential" items of Protestant theology, all of a sudden the very same people become convinced of the absolute rightness of every facet of their personal belief.

I found it ironic, excuse me if my previous pithy statement didn't explain adequately.

SD

[OLD REGGIE]

When the idea of ecumenically trying to address and smooth out these very same "insignificant" and "non-essential" items of Protestant theology, all of a sudden the very same people become convinced of the absolute rightness of every facet of their personal belief.

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Ah Ha!! You have found the difficulty in putting your arms around just what a "Protestant" is. It is similar to just what "Sola Scriptura" is.

I suppose all that is left for you is to set up the "straw man" and attack him.