[Kolokotronis]

“They may not be true but they give you a convenient excuse to object to any reunification of the Churches, which you apparently oppose.”

I think you’ll find that I am among the last people here on FR to object to a reunion of the Roman Church and the Orthodox Churches and further am among the biggest cheerleaders for +BXVI. I am, however, very, very concerned about the lunacy and, frankly, heresy, which seems to permeate much of the Roman Church, at least in the First World. I know that +BXVI isn’t part of this; I don’t know if a majority of First World bishops are for or against what this article speaks to. It is pretty plain that the majority of Roman bishops here in the States are not overly concerned about protecting the Eucharist otherwise they would be flocking to Archbishop Burke’s position. Orthodox Christians take the Eucharist very seriously. We Greeks are viewed by the West as strict, the Russians, however, make us look like agnostics. Another thing you should understand, sfc, Orthodox Christians have a positive religious duty to condemn heresy when they see it, whether it be from a hierarch, a priest, a monastic or a layperson. We honestly believe, and have no problem pointing out, that the floor of hell is paved with the skulls of bishops. If there ever is a reunion, we’ll keep right on doing that!

“It is clear to me that you hate the Catholic Church and are only too happy to bash it when the opportunity arises.”

I’ll bash both the Roman and the Orthodox Churches when the need arises. It has nothing to do with hatred. It has to do with religious obligation and love for The Church, Orthodox and Roman.

[Romulus]

I am, however, very, very concerned about the lunacy and, frankly, heresy, which seems to permeate much of the Roman Church, at least in the First World.

So am I, Kolo. I know (and I'm sure you do) that many Catholics are touchy about this, but faithful Orthodox are very close to us, and their comments in respectful charity (as your have been) deserve to be heard in that same spirit.

I am gravely concerned about the spiritual condition of MOST Catholic priests and bishops in the developed world. I thoroughly believe that the enemy is attacking us all-out, with a violence not seen since the 4th century. Apostasy from and open opposition to (small "O") orthodox Christianity is widespread, especially in high places.

St. Michael the archangel, pray for us.

[Dr. Eckleburg]

Wow. I see you've been labeled a "hater of the RCC," too.

"Welcome to the party, pal!" 8~)

[Biggirl]

....And also being faithful to Christ and His sacrements.