[TexConfederate1861]

Because it does. And because 3 Ecumenical Councils said it does, Read the Gospel of John.

[joseph20]

...because 3 Ecumenical Councils said it does, Read the Gospel of John.

Would you (or anyone else) mind providing a reference to these councils? Also, which passage from the Gospel of John is pertinent to your position? Thanks.

[Cronos]

Furthermore to that, do note that the Filioque is not used in the Eastern Catholic Churchs (like the Syro-Malabarese, the Maronite etc.) or, strangely enough, in the Vatican itself. Could that mean that it is for a clearer understanding of the Church meaning to a Frankish mind? Perhaps. The Greek nuances don't translate exactly into Latin (and vice-versa).

[Cronos]

Furthermore to that, do note that the Filioque is not used in the Eastern Catholic Churchs (like the Syro-Malabarese, the Maronite etc.) or, strangely enough, in the Vatican itself. Could that mean that it is for a clearer understanding of the Church meaning to a Frankish mind? Perhaps. The Greek nuances don't translate exactly into Latin (and vice-versa).

How do you think we had the Coptic and Chaldean Churchs leave the Catholic-Orthodox Church when they thought we were Nestorians?