[Stubborn]

The Orthodox Churches absolutely do not reject the Pope. In accordance with the Ecumenical Councils, the Orthodox Churches view the Pope as the First among Equals due the primacy of honor. Since 1054, however, we have held that the Popes have been in theological error and have separated themselves from their brother Patriarchs and bishops.

A sincere thanks for stating this so clearly! I still have a lot of research to do in regards to this subject.

I would like to start a thread here on the freep and get educated with the matter, but I know there already was one not too long ago from the link you gave me before - except I lost it...if you get the chance, could you please post it for me again? - Once I read it, I'll probably have at least some thoughts to post and perhaps that might be a more opportune time to start the thread.

[Kolokotronis]

"I would like to start a thread here on the freep and get educated with the matter, but I know there already was one not too long ago from the link you gave me before - except I lost it...if you get the chance, could you please post it for me again? - Once I read it, I'll probably have at least some thoughts to post and perhaps that might be a more opportune time to start the thread."

That thread ran on for over 300 posts. It was really a spectacular discussion. I have it on good authority that at least one Orthodox hierarch lurked throughout the whole thing. I'll try to find it and have pinged Kosta50, Tantumergo and Vicomte13 to see if one of them has it so one of us can send it to you, but on one condition.:) Get the more traditional Roman Catholics involved. I sincerely believe that much of the vitriol we Orthodox receive from traditional RCs on these threads comes from a basic misunderstanding of what the Orthodox Church is and what we believe. Have a great Thanksgiving! God Bless all of you and your families!