Gradually, and with little help from Rome, the American church is becoming better attuned to a flock that has become less deferential and less inclined to take things on trust.

• 逐渐的，在没有得到罗马帮助的情况下，美国教会正在逐渐协调合那些越来越不尊重教会、不信任教会的教民的关系。