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In reply to the discussion: One by one, Pope greets hundreds in wheelchairs, laments society’s rejection of the disabled [View all]nomorenomore08
(13,324 posts)76. I am not a fan of organized religion. I am *really* not a fan of organized religion.
But I was raised and educated Catholic, so whether I like it or not, I am connected to the Church in some sense. And while I realize that major reform within Francis's lifetime is probably unlikely - "cautiously optimistic" would be too strong - I do find myself rec'ing a few of these Pope threads, just because (though I've also rec'd threads critical of him). If nothing else, Francis's public image is nothing like Benedict's, so I'd have to consider that a small improvement (small, mind you).
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One by one, Pope greets hundreds in wheelchairs, laments society’s rejection of the disabled [View all]
rug
Nov 2013
OP
Oooh, that would be nice. I'm drafting a will Monday. Let me know when you start the post.
rug
Nov 2013
#16
My son and husband are disabled. My daughter is bi. I can support what he is doing for the sick,
liberal_at_heart
Nov 2013
#12
"all the strife"… it really is just you and maybe 3 or 4 other DU'ers. So "all" is over playing it.
KittyWampus
Nov 2013
#19
yes they are. you should address this to the person who complained about rug expressing his opinion
arely staircase
Nov 2013
#139
Well if pope threads are going to be allowed in GD now then he can post on it. I work with Rug on
hrmjustin
Nov 2013
#105
Ok several things. While some of the pope threads were alerted on not all were.
hrmjustin
Nov 2013
#197
You make a good point. It had had a political nature to it. I would have left it.
hrmjustin
Nov 2013
#199
Are you like your fellow Catholic, Gman, and teach gay kids they are intrinsically disordered?
Humanist_Activist
Nov 2013
#134
Are you like your fellow antiCatholics and preach that Catholics are intrinsically disordered?
rug
Nov 2013
#137
I condemn people for the beliefs they hold, and I oppose those beliefs...
Humanist_Activist
Nov 2013
#140
Oh get off your high horse, blanketing hatred with principle. The hypocirisy iis stunning.
rug
Nov 2013
#143
Some of the beliefs held by the Church are a violation of some of DU's rules...
Humanist_Activist
Nov 2013
#173
Well, if it weren't for people who keep popping up to start shit in such threads... n/t
Scootaloo
Nov 2013
#163
Now I see the problem, you think this thread is about LGBT or homophobia.
A Simple Game
Nov 2013
#179
So you are saying that the Catholic church has a problem with handicapped people. OK.
A Simple Game
Nov 2013
#186
That's nice…but this is what any leader of a church should be doing…it shouldn't be big news...
Tikki
Nov 2013
#6
So did I and it is nice…I have worked with the disabled and like us all it is amazing to..
Tikki
Nov 2013
#18
the fact he stopped to greet each one and chat a little is what makes this clearly not a cynical PR
arely staircase
Nov 2013
#9
This is a teaching moment for all, he is living his faith and many could follow his example
Thinkingabout
Nov 2013
#24
And his comments about Gays as parents is following his faith and an example to follow?
HERVEPA
Nov 2013
#91
As you find a problem and it might be too much for you to overcome then the rest of the readers can
Thinkingabout
Nov 2013
#125
yes. declining to judge others is an exampe to follow. that would be the most recent thing he has
arely staircase
Nov 2013
#141
Sorry, only counts if he verbally and specifically reputes earlier statements.
HERVEPA
Nov 2013
#142
Why? I'm sure there are pictures of Sen. Owen Hill teaching and caring for poor kids in Africa...
Moonwalk
Nov 2013
#106
Seen tribes come to do almost the same thing with disabled people. Strong advocates, seldom heard.
freshwest
Nov 2013
#29
When I see a crowd like that of LGBT people and they are being given communion
William769
Nov 2013
#37
I think there are many, and I know some, who receive Communion and there are many priests, I know 2,
rug
Nov 2013
#42
There are several words I could use but choose not to so I will just use one.
William769
Nov 2013
#48
Congratulations. You just called most posters in this thread, if not on DU, delusional.
rug
Nov 2013
#66
Pope photo op of the day... To bad he also laments the rejection of pedophile priests
Ohio Joe
Nov 2013
#54
Don't forget to mention the Crusades, Giordano Bruno and Galileo while you're at it.
rug
Nov 2013
#56
So... First dismiss it...Then deny it... Then ignore it... But boy oh boy does he take a good pic
Ohio Joe
Nov 2013
#71
The problem is I have to remove the glass from the monitor first, then wipe it off from the back.
rug
Nov 2013
#74
Ahhh... The old 'lets lable them as angry' bit... Do you think anyone will buy it?
Ohio Joe
Nov 2013
#78
I didn't say "them" and I didn't say "angry". I said "you" and I said "tired, bigoted and stupid"
rug
Nov 2013
#83
This is a relatively new pope, the first from his part of the world. That alone is a change.
sabrina 1
Nov 2013
#155
Not a very good attempt at avoidance, coupled with putting words into my mouth which I did not say.
sabrina 1
Nov 2013
#192
I am not a fan of organized religion. I am *really* not a fan of organized religion.
nomorenomore08
Nov 2013
#76
No one here supports that here. I understand you reasoning but we are just saying we like the
hrmjustin
Nov 2013
#168
Apparently a Pope greeting people in wheelchairs is the equivalent of pissing in cornflakes.
rug
Nov 2013
#93
He is a good Pope and all his church people below him need to follow his example.
Sunlei
Nov 2013
#122
does he have a pet or two? one would think a Pope named Francis would also love animals :)
Sunlei
Nov 2013
#124
Grandstanding. Religious conservatives are primarily responsible for this rejection of the disabled.
Zorra
Nov 2013
#146
As a former Catholic and now an agnostic, I see this as a very big deal.
A Simple Game
Nov 2013
#181