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In reply to the discussion: The Pope's comments on family and marriage seem very much open to interpretation-WRONG [View all]AngryOldDem
(14,061 posts)Pope Francis is the closest the Church has come in a long time to a pontiff who truly gets social justice issues and social justice teachings. Sorry he can't be all things to all people, but then again, who really can? But the vulgarity that is being thrown his way is clearly beyond the pale and uncalled for. Would we rather have another Benedict XVI? Or Pius XII?
And I also speak as an ex-Catholic who has plenty of issues with the Church.
I am convinced that if Christ came back this very day, He would be back up on that cross by sunset because people are too quick to deride and dismiss -- on both sides of the religion argument. I've seen plenty of that all over the Internet this week, and I'm done.
Peace out. Again -- I. am. done. If people on the boards have all the answers and know how to get things done, then shut down the computers and by all means help humanity out. And before anyone snipes, that includes me: I am giving strong, serious thought to getting involved in Syrian resettlement, an urge that has only crystallized after listening to Francis's words this week.