[St.Chuck]

I didn't want to change the topic of discussion, just point out inaccuracies in your post, which you proceeded to multiply in your response to mine.

It is heartening, however, to see you acknowlege that the pope does excercise considerable moral authority, and that the SSPX is, in comparison, ignored, even by it's adherents.

[ultima ratio]

"It is heartening, however, to see you acknowlege that the pope does excercise considerable moral authority, and that the SSPX is, in comparison, ignored, even by it's adherents."

Of course he exercises moral authority--he is the pope. When have I ever intimated otherwise? This is why when he is wrong, cruel unfairness results. Others may be ignored if they are wrong and no harm is done. When the Pope gets it wrong--and he gets a lot wrong--there are worldwide consequences. Your attempt to equate my attitude toward the Society--which I respect for its adherence to Catholic Tradition--and the papacy, is ridiculous. Theosis did the same thing, thinking that I exercise a double standard regarding the Iraq issue. But the SSPX has not got the same responsibility and its opinions on non-Church matters are of little consequence. Only the Pope matters.