In today’s Church the centrality of man and human rights has a semi-Arian or neo-Arian character. It is necessary to preach Jesus Christ, true God made man without ceasing to be God. An authentic Christology is Trinitarian.
Newman was a staunch defender of the laity — but not in the usual postconciliar vein of parish council populism, busywork in the sanctuary, and unfettered moral conscience.