As an Orthodox Christian I do disagree with the Pope. He is unorthodox. The standard for arriving at a right interpretation of the scripture is 1. the dogma of the church as defined in the 7 councils appointed by the Holy Spirit with their respective canons 2. The consensus of the orthodox fathers 3. the liturgy- we believe what we pray 4. the unwrittten traditon passed from the Apostles (eg instructions on invocation of the Holy Spirit in the Liturgy over the gifts as St. Basil said)These are the basic guideposts to keep from hermeneutical ditches. Like I said the scriptures do teach the Orthodox understanding of the scriptures, but before you can interpret it you must have the mind of Christ- phronema in GK.- which is the mind of the church. The Church has never lost it's mind :) it always keeps in mind the thoughts of those lying reposed in communion with her ands asks for their help. It has never been severed from her Head and He continues to lead to the truth through His bishops, priests and laity collectively.
God bless
Is it not possible to interpret scripture with the guidance of the Holy Spirit?
"As an Orthodox Christian I do disagree with the Pope. He is unorthodox."
Well, a bit overly broad, wouldn't you say? A more "nuanced" (isn't it a shame what the recent political campaign did to such a fine word!) approach is more appropriate. Clearly the office of Pope is completely Orthodox and +JPII is certainly introducing a more Orthodox phronema to the Latin Church both in ecclesiology and theology. The increasing liturgical contacts between Rome and Constantinople speak volumes on this.