Don't you think, just to be fair, that if you are going to require it of converts, that you should require it of Catholics as well?
How many Catholics do you think could make that profession without lying?
Ten?
"That's a very nice profession of faith.
Don't you think, just to be fair, that if you are going to require it of converts, that you should require it of Catholics as well?
How many Catholics do you think could make that profession without lying? Ten?"
I am not sure about requiring that of every Catholic. Though I am in favor of reinstating the oath againts modernism with some updates for those being ordained or holding positions as teachers at Catholic schools and colleges. As for how many Catholics could in good concience recite the oath, probably it would be more than ten. But I am guessing there are quite a few who would balk or lie. But I also agree with the Pontiff that it will be necessary for the church to shrink somewhat for the forseeable future in order to save itself. I am not generally a big fan of mass excommunications but I do think its time to come down firmly on certain subjects. An ex cathedra declaration against the ordination of women would be a good start. That could be followed by an edict demanding that pro-abortion politicians recant or be placed under a formal interdict. That should send a firm message.
Re: "How many Catholics do you think could make that profession without lying?"
None. They would not be Catholic if they did so. Their intent is required or it is not valid. Of course you and I would not be able to tell (at least not right away) but Heaven knows.