Lxxx Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 P.K. - I presume that is in reference to the Catholic Church's stance on contraception? Interestingly on Radio 4 the other day I heard that most lay Catholic's (I assume the European ones) choose to ignore the Church on this point. If true it does show how out of touch the hierarchy of Catholic Church is with their own lay members. It is also interesting that an organisation which is anti-homosexual relationships and asks priests to take a vow of celibacy can then ignore certain "activities" which those same priests allegedly get up too. I can fully understand why the number of Catholics in europe is falling looking at the hypocrisy within their Church. Although I am dumbfounded about why African nations so freely embrace the same Church. Unfortunately the majority of Africa isn't educated to the same level as Europe and as much as the church bleats differently, for the sake of their continued existence, uneducated ignorance is bliss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manxman1980 Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 The same radio programme discussed the prospect of missionaries coming from Africa to Europe to encourage people back to the Catholic Church. I must admit I thought this an odd idea in todays world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fichdich Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Now that the brand new Pope Francis is installed in the Vatican and the old ex-Pope Benedict is still resident there, will the Vatican consider changing it's name to "Frankie & Benny's"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonan3 Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 No - but there might be a move to change it to 'Malvinas.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jefferson Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Good to see they have elected a person with a moral conscience with a track record of standing up for the poor and the oppressed. Say what you want about the Catholic Church, but in this regard they have surpassed the competency of the Manx electorate. Still oppressing gays, still oppressing women, still anti-abortion, still anti-contraception......still the same worn out religion that is just flopping around like a fish out of water, gasping for that last breath before expiring. "track record of standing up for the poor" So he'll be the first Pope on cash in the attic, liquidating the billions that the church in assets to.....well you know....actually help the poor as opposed to talking about helping the poor and building a financial empire bigger than some multi-national corporations (and a private army as well....) Hey don't complain to me. President Obama said it. You do believe politicians never lie, don't you? Surely you're not one of those tin-foil hat conspiracy theorists who think politicians lie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jefferson Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 I know, it is farcical. 'Chosen by God' by a 2/3 majority?! They College of Cardinals is supposed to be "guided" in their decision by the Holy Spirit. Seems the Holy Spirit has a penchant for badasses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScotsAlan Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 He seems ok. Good choice for a difficult job. I can feel a change coming :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jefferson Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 self-censored before Geoff Corkish throws a fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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