[FormerLib]

...it is important to remember the reality that Rome has a theological baseline from which it can not be moved.

It is quite certain that Rome believes there is a theological baseline here. It is also important to remember the futility of seeking union while Rome still embraces this error.

[bornacatholic]

It appears you are right, brother. I see no rational basis for hope; only irrational hope exists, and that is the Theological Virtue of Hope.