I see his statements as an approval of something to be desired.  
I thin that his statements are reflective of the attitude in the Church of many clergy (as well as those who are like some of the commenters here) who hold to the position that any who question the positions of the institution ought to be cast off.  
This position totally ignores the fact that it's human beings who are interpreting the messages of the Holy Spirit and that, sometimes, they get things wrong.