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The principle perversity of most schisms is usually ''mixed schism'', chiefly due to the heresy which forms part of it and by the divisiveness of its doctrine or doctrines tends to result in schism due to the stubbornness of the heretic. But simple ''pure schism'', without any admixture of heresy, is strictly contrary to charity and obedience, because it severs the ties of fraternal charity, and because the schismatic rebels against the Divinely constituted hierarchy. Ecclesiastical disobedience to an authorized superior is not of itself a schism and does not of itself make one a schismatic. Besides direct transgression of the commands of superiors, actual schism must include explicit denial of their Divine right to command, refusal to acknowledge their authority (Numbers 16; Jude 8-11; Romans 13:1-2; Hebrews 13:17; Matthew 18:17-18; Titus 3:10-11; 1 John 2:18-19).

The principle perversity of most schisms is usually ''mixed schism'', chiefly due to the heresy which forms part of it and by the divisiveness of its doctrine or doctrines tends to result in schism due to the stubbornness of the heretic. But simple ''pure schism'', without any admixture of heresy, is strictly contrary to charity and obedience, because it severs the ties of fraternal charity, and because the schismatic rebels against the Divinely constituted hierarchy. Ecclesiastical disobedience to an authorized superior is not of itself a schism and does not of itself make one a schismatic. Besides direct transgression of the commands of superiors, actual schism must include explicit denial of their Divine right to command, refusal to acknowledge their authority (Numbers 16; Jude 8-11; Romans 13:1-2; Hebrews 13:17; Matthew 18:17-18; Titus 3:10-11; 1 John 2:18-19).

The epistle of First Clement <ref>traditionally attributed to Clement, bishop of Rome (A.D. 88-97)</ref>, written at the end of the first century and beginning of the second, is a strong admonition from the church of Rome to the church of Corinth condemning the schism mounted by dissident members of that congregation against the authority of their senior pastors. See [http://www.earlychristianwritings.com/1clement.html '''First Clement''' - Early Christian Writings].

The epistle of First Clement,<ref>traditionally attributed to Clement, bishop of Rome (A.D. 88-97)</ref> written at the end of the first century and beginning of the second, is a strong admonition from the church of Rome to the church of Corinth condemning the schism mounted by dissident members of that congregation against the authority of their senior pastors. See [http://www.earlychristianwritings.com/1clement.html '''First Clement''' - Early Christian Writings].

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