[metmom]

I have one more point to make which the above link illustrates very well. I often see where Protestants try to make the case that they are close to Eastern Orthodox in belief, i.e. much closer than to the Catholics. But that is just not the case. Catholics and Eastern Orthodox are much closer than are Protestants and the Orthodox. Besides the faith and works difference illustrated below, Catholics and the Orthodox have the seven sacraments in common and much else in their theology. Unfortunately, the Catholic and Orthodox aren't fully united in doctrine, but they are much closer than are the Protestants.

And they are still not in communion by your own words.

[Al Hitan]

And they are still not in communion by your own words.

Very true, but that does not negate the fact that the Catholic and Orthodox Churches are much closer on doctrine than are the Protestants and Orthodox. So, the Protestants should quit pretending they are.