It indicates a lack of obidience and a great deal of pride.
>>In extreme times, it's a matter of necessity. The L.A. Archdiocese is about as Catholic as the local Episcopal diocese.
Attending one of Roger Mahony's parishes could cost you your faith. Liberal "Catholics" aren't Catholic to begin with.
I attended mass for four years in Mahoney's diocese.
I refused to abandon Christ and offered it up. There are perfectly licit, reverent masses to be found in the Archdiocese. Dumping one group who refuses to follow the Church for another that refuses to follow the Church isn't beneficial to anyone.