Pope Poll

[el_bryanto]

Curious where the numbers actually are on this issue.

Bryant

19 votes, 1 pass | Time left: Unlimited
	I love Pope Francis and I support everything that he says.
	0 (0%)
	I like Pope Francis but I disagree with him on some issues.
	10 (53%)
	I agree with Pope Francis at times and disagree with him at other times; no real feelings about him personally.
	6 (32%)
	I dislike Pope Francis, but I agree with him on some issues.
	2 (11%)
	I hate Pope Francis and the organization which he leads.
	1 (5%)
	Only a bigot would post a bullshit poll like this.
	0 (0%)
	I like to vote!
	0 (0%)
	1 DU member did not wish to select any of the options provided.
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[CBGLuthier]

1. He seems like a decent enough fellow but he still clings to antiquated bigoted concepts.

The world would be better off without popes, mullahs, kings, queens, and sheikhs but fuck it, this is the world we live in.

[YabaDabaNoDinoNo]

2. He's a bigot in a skirt who sometimes does kool stuff like feed the hungry and house the homeless

[Nitram]

4. A bigot in a skirt?

Pot calling the kettle black?

[YabaDabaNoDinoNo]

6. He's a bigoted cross dresser by his choice not mine he chooses to be a bigot and wear skirts

He defines himself

[MrMickeysMom]

22. What are his good points?

Wondering how deep that data mine is.

[demmiblue]

3. Pass

[Bluenorthwest]

5. In a political forum, I discuss political activists in terms of politics.

The idea that having agreement on 'some things' with unsavory political figures requires some sort of devotion to them is crazy talk. It is also a principle none on DU have ever practiced toward any other political figure in the past. Double standards suck.

[Lizzie Poppet]

7. Far from perfect, but still a step forward on many fronts.

I suppose it's a matter of context. In the context of a progressive political community, this Pope can still seem like a reactionary and a bit of a throwback. In the (historical) context of the Roman Catholic Church, he's a radical reformer.

Is he everything I'd want him to be? Nope. Is he unexpectedly progressive in many (if decidedly not all) areas? Absolutely. I'll take what I can get, Pope-wise. "Perfect is the enemy of good."

Disclaimer: I have no dog in the fight. Not only am I not Catholic, I'm not Christian (or religious at all).

[Arugula Latte]

8. Other: I despise and loathe the corrupt, bigoted, medieval institution he heads.

It lauds misogyny and homophobia. It has brought untold misery to women and the planet for centuries. It has literally raped and pillaged the world. It has enslaved females. It is secretive and oppressive. It is based on idiotic primitive mythologies intended to make humans compliant with church poohbahs and dampen any shred of reason. It sickens me that "progressives" still support the RCC, aka Grifters R Us.

Yes, this Pope is better than the last one, but that's not saying much.

[Tommy_Carcetti]

9. As I've said over and over again, the Pope is who the Pope is.

He's not anyone's trained monkey. He's not there to say whatever one particular political ideology wants him to say so they can claim him as their own. American liberals and American conservatives both need to realize this.

He's not a member of any specific American political party nor is he even American. He's the leader of an international religious organization.

He's going to say what he says and do what he does, and we'll be free to both agree and disagree with whatever we so choose based on our own personal set of beliefs.

Why is this so hard for people to understand?

[PeaceNikki]

10. I don't hate the Pope. I hate his bigoted messages. I hate that the RCC interferes with secular law

I hate that the RCC pushes its dogma on society the way that they do. I hate that he called people I love child abusers because they are raising children.

That's not the same as hating the Pope.

[LostOne4Ever]

16. Nailed it! (nt)

[H2O Man]

11. "Other."

Interesting poll. I have read through a number of OP/threads on the Pope over the last week, and have found a good 10% worth thinking about. I think that your poll falls into that group, and appreciate that you have posted it.

As happens, my thoughts about this fellow do not fit squarely in any of the choices -- which isn't to suggest the poll is in error. I may compose an essay regarding my thoughts, both positive and negative, on him.

Thanks.

[yuiyoshida]

12. Option 11: I like the dali lama

He is a pretty cool guy!

[LostOne4Ever]

15. ^This

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[yuiyoshida]

19. hai hai!

左右田ね！

[Capt. Obvious]

13. See this image and rethink your vote

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[Dr. Strange]

14. Two more miracles, and he becomes a saint, right?

[Capt. Obvious]

18. He got Boehner to resign

Does that count?

[Dr. Strange]

20. Good point!

One away from the hat trick!

[Capt. Obvious]

21. And Tebow is out of the league

[oberliner]

17. Is that from Ellen?

I think her team put that together.