RobbyS .... A decade later, refusing to accept Humanae Vitae, Cogley became an Episcopalian. At least Cogley was one of the honest ones; most of his ilk have stayed in the Church.
You are so right! Those who don't like the teachings of the church should just leave! However, remember this, when Paul VI issued the encyclical "Humanae Vitae", it was generally anticipated that the catholic church would now "get with modern times" and follow the example set by its protestant brethren. There were stunned reactions; some women actually felt betrayed by yet another 'man' in the 'male' dominated society. They clung to their hopes then as now, that one day the catholic church would accept contraception, abortion, and the ordination of women to the priesthood.
Paul VI was prophetic in taking the hardened stance that he did! Looking back on that moment in time, today, I can see how the Holy Spirit guides the church. How easy it would have been to go along with the crowd. That encyclical stands as testimony to our Lord's promise that He would be with us all days.
Recommended reading from another freeper:
DIVINI REDEMPTORIS (On Atheistic Communism) Pope Pius XI - Encyclical promulgated on 19 March 1937
(read especially item #71)