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"We have concluded that when the principle of phyletism (i.e. ecclesiastical nationalism) is juxtaposed with the teaching of the Gospel and the constant practice of the Church, it is not only foreign to it, but also completely opposed, to it. We decree the following in the Holy Spirit: 1. We reject and condemn racial division, that is, racial differences, national quarrels and disagreements in the Church of Christ, as being contrary to the teaching of the Gospel and the holy canons of our blessed fathers, on which the holy Church is established and which adorn human society and lead it to Divine piety. 2. In accordance with the holy canons, we proclaim that those who accept such division according to races and who dare to base on it hitherto unheard-of racial assemblies are foreign to the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church and are real schismatics."
Constantinople...1872
Presumptuous Assumption
Posted by Herman
on 5/1/2009, 1:38 pm, in reply to "I Will Pray For You"|
Why do you assume that simple criticism equates to hatred? No wonder you are so very sad! What a sad way to look at things! I pray for the EP at every Liturgy. That does not mean I have to agree with everything he does. There is more to obedience than mere acquiescence! The British have a wonderful term, "the loyal opposition". I pray you learn what it means.
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