[Greek] σχίσμα (schisma), [Latin] scissura, [Latin] scisma, [Latin] dissensio

[Greek] σχίσμα (schisma), [Latin] scissura, [Latin] scisma, [Latin] dissensio: split, division, tear, gap, separation; Mt.9:16, Mk.2:21, Jn.7:43, Jn.9:16, Jn.10:19, 1Cor.1:10, 1Cor.11:18, 1Cor.12:25

We now have a Church divided between those who seek a divine traditional Church and those who seek a worldly Synodal Church. Pope Pius X correctly prophesied that the Modernists (and Synodalists) would overtake the Church.

Background information:

Greek Hellenism: This term means division of opinion, leaving aside, split, division, shattering, separation, and fraction.

Herodotus’ The Histories 2.17: “We leave the Ionians’ opinion aside, and our own judgment about the matter is this: Egypt is all that country which is inhabited by Egyptians.”

Aeschylus’ Agamemnon 623: “It is not easy to conceal when true and good are split apart.”

Herodotus’ The Histories 7.219: “The Hellenes then took counsel, but their opinions were divided.”

Old Testament: This term means split, cleaving, division, break, tear, and a calling out.

New Testament: This term means tear and division.

Mt.9:16: “No one patches an old cloak with a piece of un-shrunken cloth, for its fullness pulls away from the cloak and the tear gets worse.” (This parable speaks of the unsuitability of attempting to combine the old and the new. Jesus’ teaching is not a patching up of Judaism, nor can the gospel be contained within the limits of the Mosaic Law. Jesus seeks to fulfill the Old Testament.)

Causing divisions:

Jn.7:43: “So a division occurred in the crowd because of Him.” (Some thought that Jesus was the Messiah, a Prophet, a blasphemer, or a criminal.)

Jn. 9:16: “So some of the Pharisees said, ‘This man is not from God, because He does not keep the Sabbath.’ Others said, ‘How can a sinful man do such signs?’ And there was division among them.” (Jesus healed a blind man on the sabbath. The Pharisees saw Jesus as a sinful man [not from God] who would break the sabbath law by performing this healing. These actions angered the Pharisees, who even questioned if the man was originally blind.)

Jn.10:19: “Again there was a division among the Jews because of these words.” (The Jews were disturbed by Jesus’ words in referring to God as His Father and laying down His life for His sheep. Some could not accept His teaching and walked away. Some said that Jesus was blasphemous or possessed.)

1Cor.11:18: “First of all, I hear that when you meet as a church there are divisions among you, and to a degree I believe it.” (Paul speaks to a spirit of discord and divisiveness in the Church. These pertain to different loyalties to ministers (Paul, Apollos or Peter), cliques/quarrels, and how the Lord’s Supper is celebrated.)

Archbishop Lefebvre vs. Vatican II (and Pope Paul VI):

Why did Archbishop Lefebvre form the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) in 1970? He sought to preserve the traditional Catholic faith, doctrine, and liturgy in response to the dangerous liberalizing changes following Vatican II.

Why did Archbishop Lefebvre consecrate his bishops? To maintain apostolic succession and the continuity of the Church’s leadership and traditional teachings.

What happened to the SSPX afterwards? This society expanded its network of priests, seminaries, and faithful worldwide in the decades to come.

2026: the SSPX vs. Vatican II (and Pope Leo):

Why is the SSPX seeking to make new consecrations?

1. One must have obedience to the pope, but the pope cannot become a despot with power.
2. It is lawful to resist the Pontiff who attacks souls, destroys civil order, or tries to destroy the Church.
3. The SSPX’s action is a legitimate act of self-defense.
4. The SSPX is exercising a higher power of obedience to the Magisterium.
5. The SSPX must follow what has been handed down from the bishops.
6. If a contemporary command contradicts the Church’s ancient teaching, it loses authority.
7. Preservation of the TLM is at stake.
8. This action is not of schismatic rebellion.
9. This is supported by the 1983 Code of Canon Law Canon 1323.

Etymology:

1. The Latin noun schisma means split, separation, and schism.
2. The Latin noun scissura means tearing and split
3. The Latin noun dissensio means disagreement, dissension, and rift
4. From past history, scissor mean tailor, carver, and cutter.
5. “Oh scissors” was a 19th  century exclamation of impatience and disgust.

Conclusion:

Schism, schismatic, sect, dissent, dissention

New Testament: this term is always used to make reference of divisions inside the Church, but not in the modern sense of divisions against the Church.

Update: There continues to a huge division as to what the Church should be: a traditional Church or a synodal Church

Division within the Church:

1. Traditional Latin Mass and Traditional Catholic teachings vs. Novus Order Mass and Synodality
2. Implementing Traditiones Custodes vs. the laity’s wish for the TLM
3. Whether or not to remove receiving the Eucharist on the tongue, “Extraordinary” ministers, and kneelers
4. Following Church teachings against homosexuality vs. LGBTQ “outreach” of inclusion, tolerance, and false compassion
5. Traditional understanding of vocations vs. opening women to the diaconate and priesthood
6. What should be the primary mission of the Church? BRINGING SOULS INTO HEAVEN vs. MAKING A BETTER WORLD/SEEKING FAVOR WITH THE WORLD
7. Bringing other faiths INTO fold of the Catholic Church (traditional ecumenism) vs. accommodating and seeking unity with other faiths OUTSIDE the Catholic Church (synodal ecumenism)
8. Maintaining traditional Church ecclesiological authority vs. clergy and laity sharing decision making authority about Church doctrine and Church practices
9. Traditionally-minded bishops vs. pro-LGBTQ bishops
10. Following Jesus’ teachings on sin vs. synodal lived experiences, inclusion, tolerance, and ignoring Church teachings against sin
11. What is true renewal and reform for the Church? TLM (thriving attendance) vs. NOM (sparse attendance). Yet the TLM is being suppressed for ideological reasons
12. Appointing and keeping scandalous (heretical) clergy in positions of authority: removing scandalous clergy vs. keeping scandalous clergy in positions
13. Scandals, confusion, and heresy: Publicly speaking out against scandal vs. keep silent ==> (tacit agreement)
14. Traditional Catholic appreciation of Mary vs. the Synodal downplaying of Mary’s status (in order to appease Non-Catholics)
15. Traditional Latin Mass vs. insertion of pagan and cultural influences in the Mass

Some traditionally minded clergy (Bishop Strick, Bishop Schneider, Cardinal Burke, Cardinal Mueller, Bishop Eleganti) are often ironically seen as “divisive” according the Synodal Church

Archbishop Lefebvre’s actions, contrary to Vatican II’s intentions, were seen as divisive and schismatic. This conclusion actually speaks more negatively on the  Vatican II’s proponents’ liberal and progressive ideology.

Why is the Vatican II (and Pope Leo ) in potentially awkward situation in responding the SSPX’s desire to consecrate priests. The Chinese govt. signed off on new SSPX consecrations. This forces the Vatican in a no-win situation in refusing this.

It is important to be reminded that the SSPX was never officially deemed schismatic.

There continues to be divisive views about ICE and sanctuary cities policies. Should there be ICE? Should there be sanctuary cities? But are these opponents actually saying that they are opposed to removing criminals from the cities?

Depending upon one’s political perspective, there continue to be divisive views about election integrity. However, more and more information is coming about about the 2020 election fraud. 2020 is NOT going to be known as the “most secure election” in history.

“There is nothing more serious than the sacrilege of schism because there is not just cause for severing the unity of the Church.” St. Augustine

“It is impossible to restore peace if the cause of the schism is not previously removed, and the Pope, who is declared to be equal to Go, does not come to self-realization.” St. Mark of Ephesus

“The world and the world to come are two enemies. We cannot therefore be friends to both; but we must decide which we will forsake and which we will enjoy.” Pope Clement I