“Chaput is a theological lightweight to the Greek Orthodox!”
Indeed he is. Such a lightweight in fact that some of the EP’s theologians actually snicker when his name is mentioned, which in theological discussions with the likes of Cardinal Kaspar or the Pope is virtually never, I assure you.
Chaput’s problems are greater with the Vaticanistas, though, who allegedly feel that his sort needs slapping down, like they did with Martino.
Well thanks for that insight into Vatican politics, Kolo. Please keep us in the loop.
Only one thing I don't get. If he's such a lightweight and nobody takes him seriously, there's no need for any of us to get bent out of shape at anything he says for it's unlikely to influence church policy, be it Orthodox or Catholic, in any way, right?
So why does he need "slapping down"?
Surely a waste of time and energy for somebody whom the heavy hitters completely ignore?