Liberal Catholics concede that John Paul II may follow the letter of the council's decrees but, mindful that the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life (2 Corinthians 3:6), they see in Vatican II a trajectory of further change that this pope has frustrated.
Catholics believe that John Paul II might have some views that might impede development in the church.
mnli hypothesis: Catholics believe that John Paul II might have some views that might impede development in the church. premise: Liberal Catholics concede that John Paul II may follow the letter of the council's decrees but, mindful that the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life (2 Corinthians 3:6), they see in Vatican II a trajectory of further change that this pope has frustrated.