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Pope Francis by Nation Geographic - RICHMONDBENGAL_07 - 08-16-2015 http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2015/08/vatican/draper-text So I've been a long time reader of National Geographic and have always been really interested in religions around the world and Catholicism in particular has fascinated me. Though I'm not a believer, this new pope is interesting to me. He really does seem to have the poor and less fortunate in his heart and prayers. And seems to be less homophobic than previous Popes. The only negative I see so far, is that he appointed a bishop that had some alleged sexual misconduct to cardinal. Catholics what do you think? RE: Pope Francis by Nation Geographic - StLucieBengal - 08-16-2015 I don't care for this pope. It has nothing to do with his views. I don't like how he interjects into everything. Imo he should be working on helping the needy and spreading Catholicism. As for the sexual misconduct stuff. I think those people should be swept out quietly if they did the crime. I'm sure there were lots of unfounded allegations as well. But I also think that there was a blind eye turned to these matters in the past. RE: Pope Francis by Nation Geographic - GMDino - 08-16-2015 (08-16-2015, 03:38 PM)RICHMONDBENGAL_07 Wrote: http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2015/08/vatican/draper-text I am very fond of him and his way of telling Catholics that they need to focus on helping each other. He seems humble and honest. RE: Pope Francis by Nation Geographic - GodHatesBengals - 08-16-2015 I am glad that this delusional nutjob is at least using his position to lead other delusional nutjobs to being decent human beings. RE: Pope Francis by Nation Geographic - Benton - 08-16-2015 (08-16-2015, 07:54 PM)StLucieBengal Wrote: I don't care for this pope. It has nothing to do with his views. I don't like how he interjects into everything. Imo he should be working on helping the needy and spreading Catholicism. He has focused on the troubles of the poor, which — despite the American evangelical movement — is supposed to be one of the chief focuses of the church. If it got back to that, it would get back to spreading Catholicism. I'm not Catholic, but I think he's doing a lot for Christianity. Much better than spending his time worrying about the death of Latin, worrying about traditions or the use of contraceptives while helping to promote sex abuse within his flock. RE: Pope Francis by Nation Geographic - RICHMONDBENGAL_07 - 08-16-2015 (08-16-2015, 07:54 PM)StLucieBengal Wrote: I don't care for this pope. It has nothing to do with his views. I don't like how he interjects into everything. Imo he should be working on helping the needy and spreading Catholicism. I'm not sure what you mean by "interjects into everything"? RE: Pope Francis by Nation Geographic - Nately120 - 08-16-2015 (08-16-2015, 07:54 PM)StLucieBengal Wrote: I don't care for this pope. That would explain why he's so popular. RE: Pope Francis by Nation Geographic - GodHatesBengals - 08-16-2015 (08-16-2015, 11:31 PM)Nately120 Wrote: That would explain why he's so popular. ![]() RE: Pope Francis by Nation Geographic - StLucieBengal - 08-17-2015 (08-16-2015, 11:26 PM)RICHMONDBENGAL_07 Wrote: I'm not sure what you mean by "interjects into everything"? Climate change for starters. has nothing to do with his job. I haven't had my coffee yet, but he had loads of other stuff he injects into that doesn't need his attention. How about he focus on the human rights violations worldwide RE: Pope Francis by Nation Geographic - StLucieBengal - 08-17-2015 (08-16-2015, 11:31 PM)Nately120 Wrote: That would explain why he's so popular. Hey no one is immune. I will call them out. RE: Pope Francis by Nation Geographic - Benton - 08-17-2015 (08-17-2015, 08:20 AM)StLucieBengal Wrote: Climate change for starters. has nothing to do with his job. http://www.cnn.com/2015/06/15/world/pope-climate-change/ Quote:2. Since when do popes preach about the environment? And, really, going back to the foundation of the church, as man is supposed to be a good steward of it. But since at least the industrial revolution, the church has taken an interest in what we've done to what we were given. And how we're failing in that charge. RE: Pope Francis by Nation Geographic - BonnieBengal - 08-17-2015 (08-16-2015, 11:31 PM)Nately120 Wrote: That would explain why he's so popular. He's popular with the Democrats because he's a Socialist. I don't see him involved in religion as much as politics. RE: Pope Francis by Nation Geographic - CKwi88 - 08-17-2015 As with any elected official, of course it is nigh impossible to find one that you line up on all of the issues. That said, Francis has done a wonderful job of bringing the papacy back "down to earth." He's continued his record of caring for the poor and willingness to open dialogue on many different issues, and seems to be far more charismatic and approachable than his predecessor. I especially like his continued work towards the acceptance of many 21st century issues like the acceptance of of homosexuality, but that's not to say that I wouldn't like to see more development on things like the acceptance of women in the church and especially the punishments for those in the church found to be sexually abusing others. RE: Pope Francis by Nation Geographic - PhilHos - 08-17-2015 Do Catholics still view the pope as infallible? RE: Pope Francis by Nation Geographic - GMDino - 08-17-2015 (08-17-2015, 11:44 AM)BonnieBengal Wrote: He's popular with the Democrats because he's a Socialist. I don't see him involved in religion as much as politics. Actually he's bring religion back into it the correct way: As a tool to get people to care for each other and care less about the material world. RE: Pope Francis by Nation Geographic - GMDino - 08-17-2015 (08-17-2015, 11:57 AM)PhilHos Wrote: Do Catholics still view the pope as infallible? That is only in very specific situations that we are suppose to do that. RE: Pope Francis by Nation Geographic - PhilHos - 08-17-2015 (08-17-2015, 12:14 PM)GMDino Wrote: That is only in very specific situations that we are suppose to do that. What do you mean? RE: Pope Francis by Nation Geographic - GMDino - 08-17-2015 (08-17-2015, 12:17 PM)PhilHos Wrote: What do you mean? The pope is not always "infallible". http://www.catholic.com/tracts/papal-infallibility Quote:The Catholic Church’s teaching on papal infallibility is one which is generally misunderstood by those outside the Church. In particular, Fundamentalists and other "Bible Christians" often confuse the charism of papal "infallibility" with "impeccability." They imagine Catholics believe the pope cannot sin. Others, who avoid this elementary blunder, think the pope relies on some sort of amulet or magical incantation when an infallible definition is due. RE: Pope Francis by Nation Geographic - RICHMONDBENGAL_07 - 08-17-2015 (08-17-2015, 11:44 AM)BonnieBengal Wrote: He's popular with the Democrats because he's a Socialist. I don't see him involved in religion as much as politics. Agree or disagree with his political views that's fine. But I don't think you become more involved in religion than becoming the Pope. In fact he has dedicated his entire life to his religion. But I do agree he is popular with his more liberal views. RE: Pope Francis by Nation Geographic - xxlt - 08-17-2015 (08-16-2015, 03:38 PM)RICHMONDBENGAL_07 Wrote: http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2015/08/vatican/draper-text https://nationalsurvivoradvocatescoalition.wordpress.com/2015/08/05/whistle-tom-doyles-steadfast-witness-by-robert-kaiser/ Well, I am not Catholic but was raised in that church and still have friends, including priests, in that church. Long story short the sexual misconduct issue mentioned in the OP is a much larger issue than most realize. You can learn more about it at the link above or at this link: http://http://www.snapnetwork.org/ And this pope is business as usual on that issue. It is a big deal because 1/4 girls and 1/6 boys between infancy and 18 are force/coerced by adults into sexual acts in which they have no desire to participate. That's 20% of our children being raped or assaulted and little done to the perpetrators. Are all perpetrators priests or ministers? No, but the numbers who are priests or ministers are staggering. Read more about them here: http://http://www.bishop-accountability.org/ And the institutional Catholic Church's active facilitation and enabling of pedophiles crimes is even more staggering. If you click on the first link above (or go to Amazon) you can get the book Whistle. It is the best overview of the sexual abuse problem in the church I have seen. Furthermore it highlights over 30 years of work by Tom Doyle, a man whose name more Catholics and non should know. Tom really is an heroic figure. Whistle is a good read and tells an important story thoroughly and accurately. I strongly recommend the book to all who are interested in the welfare of children and/or religion. |