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In reply to the discussion: Leftist priests: Francis can fix church 'in ruins' [View all]Honeycombe8
(37,648 posts)3. In all fairness, that's his job.
He's the head of a church that believes the Bible directs that homosexuality is a sin, so of course the head of the church's job is to live by and preach and promote the church's beliefs, for its members.
The church has many other beliefs, as well, so I don't know why people focus on this one thing so much. It also believes abortion is murder, stealing is a sin, wives should be submissive to husbands, and many other things.
So it's not really fair to blame one person for the church's position. It is the church itself, and almost all religions actually, including Islam, that believe most of these things. In fact, Islam is stricter about its infringements on individual freedom.
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No, but like the Episcopal Church the Catholic Church can change it's views on things.
arely staircase
Apr 2013
#22
Honeycomb is correct. Your letting your own views color, your perception of what he's doing.
Katashi_itto
Apr 2013
#10
As a lapsed Catholic, frankly, I am willing to give this Pope a chance, since it's the first time
Katashi_itto
Apr 2013
#15
And end up dead with a "heart attack" The Vatican is like an ancient Asiatic Court
Katashi_itto
Apr 2013
#14
So they murder each other? But what about 'the Word of God' others are claiming
Bluenorthwest
Apr 2013
#16
Not often. And save the the "morality or religion" stuff for the faithful.
Katashi_itto
Apr 2013
#18
Likely not, if it's handled right, this Pope is running against a long tradition.
Katashi_itto
Apr 2013
#30
Yep, I really think he is campaigning for change. He simply has to be very careful.
Katashi_itto
Apr 2013
#31
Gay people and eating fish are examples of dogma and rules. The first is dogma...
Honeycombe8
Apr 2013
#21