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In reply to the discussion: Leftist priests: Francis can fix church 'in ruins' [View all]Katashi_itto
(10,175 posts)18. Not often. And save the the "morality or religion" stuff for the faithful.
I am simply stating how it is.
The Church is a thousand year old Corporation/state. It's product is belief in an afterlife. Factions within the church, will go to far measures to protect it's "band"
One example.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/feb/10/plot-kill-pope-italian-media
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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