Furthermore, we declare, we proclaim, we define that it is absolutely necessary for salvation that every human creature be subject to the Roman Pontiff.
Hard to interpret that incorrectly.
All are subject to God, as He is our king and ruler. The pope is His representative here on Earth. The term "subject" in this context just means you are "under the jurisdiction of " the pope. It just means you need to follow moral law as defined by the Catholic Church.
You must remember that this document was written in the time of kings and queens, and uses slightly different language than we would use today.
You wanna be under the jurisdiction of the pope? Which God are they really talking about? Satan?
CAPITIS DIMINUTIO Means the diminishing of status through the use of “capitalization” In Roman law.
I don't think Roman law has any status or bearing here. I am interested in God's law, not the laws of man.
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