[murphE]

It is a statement of their arrogance condemning of all believers that do not adhere to the RCC.

It would only be arrogance if it was not Divinely revealed truth. It would completely uncharitable and gross dereliction of duty if the Church did not proclaim the truth to all nations regardless of whether feelings get hurt.

And many Church Men are guilty of this today. It's about saving souls not making friends, too many Church men today would rather "make nice" than save souls. Regardless of what these church men say and do, the Church has never contradicted itself on infallibly defined teaching on faith and morals. So Trent is still as true today as it was then, and no bishop or pope will ever be able to change that.

[Rhadaghast]

Thank you for your clear and concise recap of the counsel of Trent.
Can you please help me reconcile the difference between the proclamation of 'anathema' towards all not adhering to the RCC doctrines, and the 'separated brethren' that is in vogue now. These two things seem to be at odds with each other. First stating that you cannot ever be saved, and then saying you are but your not in the fullness...

Would that seem confusing to you?