[Theoden]

I spent my lunch hour doing some more research on the SSPX, and you are right, they are non-sedevacantists. I misinterpreted some of the articles written by the dissidents.

They recognize that the Throne of St. Peter is still filled by a Pope, and that he does maintain authority (for the most part). So what? They are still in schism, and are still under the excommunicated status. I don't like the manner and tone of their disagreements, and I still dislike the group as a whole, though not on an individual basis.

On what authority can a small group of bishops break from the Body of Christ, and still claim legitimacy? There are many who have broke away in schism, and they have either been excommunicated, or been on the receiving end of a crusade or inquisition at some time. People can rationalize anything, and can quote/interpret Scripture into any point of view. That does not legitimize anything, and IMO is an act of extreme arrogance. Oh well.

[Slugworth]

On what authority can a small group of bishops break from the Body of Christ, and still claim legitimacy?

On what authority can some layperson speaking from behind a screen name on some dopey internet forum declare that anyone has broken from the Body of Christ?

There are many who have broke away in schism, and they have either been excommunicated, or been on the receiving end of a crusade or inquisition at some time

*blink*

*blink*

Okay.

Would that include, say, the Orthodox? Are the Orthodox schismatics/excommunicated?