[mdmathis6]

"Do you really suppose that the various orders constitute a schism, or are you purposely relying on sophism? They have found ways to build their own spirituality which are specific to themselves but which are not in conflict."

My dear brother....take a look at what you have just written and tell me you are not engaged in sophism. Indeed, the phrase "build their own spirituality", if true must indeed lead to conflict unless this building is the work of the Holy Spirit, then again a work of the Holy Spirit can also lead to conflict("a dividing asunder flesh from spirit") In light of what you have written, are you in a position to judge that Protestantism historically has not done the same as what you describe the various "movements" in the Roman Catholic church as doing?

[dangus]

>> are you in a position to judge that Protestantism historically has not done the same as what you describe the various "movements" in the Roman Catholic church as doing?

That goes to the original posting which caused the brouhaha. Jesuits and Franciscans are united in doctrine, authority, and worship; they differ only in discipline. The various protestant churches are divided in doctrine, authority AND worship; and are united only in what they deny.