Dear SoCal, Thank you for your extensive and thoughtful answer. I am a Protestant who also believes that Catholics and all other Christians, such as the Copts of Egypt, Maronites, Greek and Russian Orthodox churches are also Brothers and Sisters in Christ. I believe that we are in agreement that we agree with the Pope in essentials, but disagree with his style/way of presenting them.
One of the things that we are also dealing with is the varities of translation, which might color how we see his style. These are perlous times in which all of Christianity is under attack, and we must focus on what unites us, rather than to focus on internicene squables that makes us “weaker” against the secular and anti-Christian forces in the world.
Marantha.
During these most difficult times for Christians world-wide, the focus MUST be on what is most important, the GOSPEL of Jesus.