Based on some study of history, it can be seen that many popes were not neutral spectators. The Catholic church has been politically active since its inception, and it can even be argued that its creation was political (Constantine).
That is true of the Eastern Orthodox churches that were basically under the sway of Caesaro-papism and controlled by the state. In the West the Catholic Church fought to maintain its independence from the state. That was the whole point of the 'Papal States' so that no politician could control the Church.
I really think that the Eastern Orthodox we're under the influence of the Roman Emperor at the time when they schismed from the Church. The Oriental Orthodox didn't have any fairness in representation at Chalcedon.
Based on some study of history, it can be seen that many popes were not neutral spectators. The Catholic church has been politically active since its inception, and it can even be argued that its creation was political (Constantine).
Absolute truth....
That is true of the Eastern Orthodox churches that were basically under the sway of Caesaro-papism and controlled by the state. In the West the Catholic Church fought to maintain its independence from the state. That was the whole point of the 'Papal States' so that no politician could control the Church.
I really think that the Eastern Orthodox we're under the influence of the Roman Emperor at the time when they schismed from the Church. The Oriental Orthodox didn't have any fairness in representation at Chalcedon.
Oohh, I was going to say since Constantine, but you beat me to it.