[Sephiroth]

Originally Posted by Angua

The EU have looked at the 750 treaties and are acting in accordance with them. This is not theological stance but a legal one (god/religion has nothing to do with this).

The government negotiators may want X, Y or Z, but this is not within the purview of the EU negotiators to give, as they are restricted and governed by the rules. Ergo the EU are not treating the negotiations as a theological.

I think you know full well that I was using a metaphor in the term "theological". It would have been nice if you had actually answered my question bearing that in mind.

Putting God aside, the treaties are their bible. They have been varied several times by member agreement and this negotiation allows the same opportunity.

In that metaphorical context, they are punishing the UK for its "heresy" - for wanting to leave their poxy Union. Do you agree with their desire to punish us? Macron's words to be taken literally.