[Arguss]

"In other words,those six,who some on these threads hold to be heroes,may instead have been "manipulators",dedicated to producing a "collegial" statement that would have prevented individual B/bishops from exercising their authority and duty to lead their flocks in accord with Church teachings and Canon Law."

I've made the same proposition several times, but never got anybody interested in the possibility.

I think the six really were dissenters of allowing the possibility of denying Communion, because I'm pretty sure Bruskewitz, among some of the others you mentioned, said he would not deny it.

So the six, so called 'hero' Bishops, may have gone along with the wording of the majority of the Bishops, who decided it was an individual decision.

[saradippity]

It's too bad we can't bet on it,but since the information will not be forthcoming soon there isnt much point. However,I would bet a whole lot of money,that you and I are correct.

Those voting against it were p.o.'d that they couldn't get a statement passed that said, "communion will not be denied to anyone wishing to receive,if in her/his heart,s/he is following his conscience".

I believe this was a big victory for Catholics.