Virtus In Medio Stat

Note: Sedevacantism is the theological position that a minority of so-called "traditionalist Catholics" presently hold that the chair of St. Peter has been vacant for at least the last four popes. In theory, this is a valid theological opinion. Sedes Vacante only means the seat is vacant . So, how does one know the seat is vacant and who has the competence to make such a judgment? Laurence G., Jeremiah Bannister, Ken Bird, Gerry Matatics, the Dimond [biological, and not monastic] brothers? And if we made such judgments, by what authority do we teach our thesis as facts? Is teaching the role of the laity, unless delegated by the hierarchy to do as such? Is our license to teach granted automatically because of the "crisis" in the church? Does that elevate the laity who read a few books to canon lawyers and theologians? I have received a number of emails about debating the Dimond brothers. I am not interested, nor do I believe I am a competent opponent. However, ...