[kosta50]

Ah, but you ARE asking us to "sign away our Catholicism

The Orhtodox are askingh for nothing. They didn't even ask for the reunion. We are appy that the Latins are seeking reunion, we just don't know how they imagine this to bear fruit?

If you think this is going to be some sort of a horse-trade you better think it over.

There are only two possible outcomes: (1) either we start at the point where you left us, or (2) you try to absorb us a la Florence.

The first option is workable. The other is not.

Table your innovations, profess the Patristic faith you professed before you left us, with the condition that the Pope immediately convokes the 8th Ecumenical Council at which all your dogmas and doctrines will be put to discussion with the East until resolved, and vice versa.

Furthermore, it would make sense to stipulate that if the Church fails to come to an agreement, the Council shall be suspended without any anathemas, and give both sides more time to reflect on lessons learned until such time when we are ready to try again. Perseverance, my friend, is the key.

It's okay to honestly fail if we honestly try.

From the Orhtodox side, I believe there is readiness to listen to your arguments and to give your innovations more than due consideration with an open and fraternal attitude.

There must be no outside pressure, whether real or perceived, to epxloit or to abuse as was the case with Florence.

The problem is that the Latin side has yet to propose what it seems to advertise. The offer has yet to be made known. How can we have any predisposition to something if we don't even know what the Latin side wants?

[jo kus]

From the Orhtodox side, I believe there is readiness to listen to your arguments and to give your innovations more than due consideration with an open and fraternal attitude.

Have you read your own posts? Either we must totally capitulate or there can be NO discussions?

Regards