To: thefrankbaum; Dr. Eckleburg; OLD REGGIE; Iscool
The only reason it isn’t dogma is that the Greek Orthodox won’t accept it and that throws a monkeywrench into plans to fully unite with them one day.
482 posted on
06/01/2008 2:26:01 PM PDT by
1000 silverlings
(Everything that deceives also enchants: Plato)
To: 1000 silverlings
The only reason it isn’t dogma is that the Greek Orthodox won’t accept it and that throws a monkeywrench into plans to fully unite with them one day.Prove it.
484 posted on
06/01/2008 2:27:51 PM PDT by
Petronski
(Scripture & Tradition must be accepted & honored w/equal sentiments of devotion & reverence. CCC 82)
To: 1000 silverlings; Petronski
You’re probably right, that may be one of the reasons the Church hasn’t defined it yet. We consider the EO Churches full Churches, and yes, their thoughts do carry some weight - this is how the Holy Spirit works within the Magisterium.
496 posted on
06/01/2008 2:40:36 PM PDT by
thefrankbaum
(Ad maiorem Dei gloriam)
To: 1000 silverlings
The only reason it isn’t dogma is that the Greek Orthodox won’t accept it and that throws a monkeywrench into plans to fully unite with them one day. You mean to say that you have inside sources both at the Vatican and within the Greek Orthodox hierarchy???? Wow -- I'm impressed!!
507 posted on
06/01/2008 2:49:20 PM PDT by
maryz
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