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Politics : Sharks in the Septic Tank -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?


To: Neocon who wrote (71939)8/6/2003 5:24:45 PM
From: one_less  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 82486
 
"Someone has to speak with authority in resolving issues that arise.......

OK. What do you want to know?



To: Neocon who wrote (71939)8/6/2003 5:51:31 PM
From: The Philosopher  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 82486
 
In the Catholic church, the Pope does.

But in most churches, there is no such ultimate authority.

And even where there is a council of bishops or such, they don't pretend to speak with divine authority, but just with the present opinion,subjec to change at the next meeting.