[Elsie]

That is because, in the final analysis, the faithful will believe and do what their conscience, informed or otherwise, compels them to believe and do.

Isn't this what Dan is doing?

He; also; has the freedom to speak HIS mind; to contradict what the monolith of Catholicism puts forth.

If the 'church' has the freedom to put forth it's view; then I; likewise; want the freedom to put forth mine.

It's only fair.

[fortes fortuna juvat]

Of course! I don’t disagree with anything you’ve said here, and don’t recall anything in my previous posts that would make you think I do.