text: So what?  To coin a phrase: what difference does it make?
  
  The only thing relevant in this discussion is the papal decree--not what theologians believe.  So the theologians believed there was nothing in Scripture that forbids the ordination of women.  Pope JPII obviously disagrees.  Since he is the one with the authority to bind and loose, as well as bind the consciences of the Christian Faithful, what he has decided is the only thing that matters.  
  
  Once the SCOTUS issues a decisions--it does not matter whether a bunch of lawyers think it was wrong.  It is the same in the Church. Once the pope or bishops issue decisions, it does not matter whether a bunch of theologians disagree.  The case is closed.