"How can Catholics and Orthodox claim to be united when their theologies are significantly different?"
We don't claim to be united; we're not precisely because our theologies are significantly different and we won't be united until, as Kosta is fond of reminding us, we believe the exact same things so far as dogma goes. But we are particular churches within The Church. :)
Happy New Year, HD! I'm glad I've gotten to know you!
Well, that's clear as mud. :O)
Happy New Year to you as well, Kolo, and to all our Freepers friends. I can assure you, that it is my great priviledge to have gotten to know you.