This can be true, to some extent, provided the church member is in a position of secular power and authority. (religion-online.org)
How often we are still tempted to bring influence to bear upon secular powers by calling on the church to speak with some kind of authority through its leaders and councils. (religion-online.org)
It's only that the today secular powers are too strong at the moment and the pope can not behave like he wishes to behave. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)