That he always says, and it is true.. Within the rule of law of the Christian religion, as it pertains to doctrine and dogma. It does not mean as regards the secular life. If you lived in the Vatican State then yes you are subject like any other country. . It is not even anywhere near as slavic as required by edict to be subject to the Monarch of a country , or even a democracy, where you are subject to the law. You are being nitty malicious Bernie. Very few of the Catholic Monarchs tolerated direct interference from any Roman Pope, in the affairs of state.. The Pope always asked (begged?) for military aid when it was needed. Philip. ----- Original Message ----- From: Bernie Brauer To: Reality Reviewed Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 8:27 AM Subject: [geocentrism] Pope Declares All Humans As his Slaves Pope declares by edict that all humankind are his subjects ( slaves ) - last sentence here: http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/source/b8-unam.html