[Flipside]

...That's the Hail Mary round results, now we move on to our next event... Endurance Baptism!

[Clyde]

I think you're all forgetting this man promoted such marvelous ideas as the non-usage of condoms.

Like all religious leaders he's a hyprocrite and deserves to die.

[vyper]

See now even I didn't go that far...

[Clyde]

That's because you're concerned with political correctness.

[vyper]

Erm, I'm officially stepping out of this one. I know my limitations lads.

[Gank]

Originally posted by Sandwich


I heard from somewhere that the current pope said that his successor will be the anti-Christ. *hands out grains of salt*

I dont think grains are going to be enough for that one Sandwich.

[Mongoose]

Originally posted by Clyde
I think you're all forgetting this man promoted such marvelous ideas as the non-usage of condoms.

Like all religious leaders he's a hyprocrite and deserves to die.

Please hold me back from doing something drastic, like hunting down and brutally slaughtering this pathetic excuse for a forumite.

That aside, my prayers are with the pope, and I'm incredibly glad to hear that he's doing better.  He's the only pope I've ever known, and from those I've studied, he ranks up there as one of the best in history.  Even if you're not Catholic, you have to acknowledge the good he's done, including helping to encourage the Solidarity movement in Poland.

[aldo_14]

I feel sorry for the Pope -  he should retire rather than be dragged out around the world when he's clearly old, unwell and tired.  I know that he's supposed to be 'Gods voice on earth' or something for his entire life, but is it really that bad to let him rest?

[Genryu]

While I don't agree with an0n latest alt-nic for saying he's an hypocrite and should be shot, I agree on the fact that he was a dick on the condom issue, though this decision was unmade not too long ago, proof that the Christian authority admits its mistake from time to time.

[Mongoose]

Originally posted by Genryu
While I don't agree with an0n latest alt-nic for saying he's an hypocrite and should be shot, I agree on the fact that he was a dick on the condom issue, though this decision was unmade not too long ago, proof that the Christian authority admits its mistake from time to time.

How is the Pope a "dick" by upholding Catholic moral teaching?  Last time I checked, that's one of his most important duties.  And you're wrong; the decision was not unmade, nor will it be.

[Ford Prefect]

...he was a dick on the condom issue....

That is really funny on so many levels.

[IceFire]

Originally posted by Clyde
I think you're all forgetting this man promoted such marvelous ideas as the non-usage of condoms.

Like all religious leaders he's a hyprocrite and deserves to die.

You don't necessarily have to listen to what he or anyone else says.  There's a variety of viewpoints on the issue and thats what you have to expect.  Plus as I understand it, thats what you're supposed to do as a Catholic.  But I'm quite certain a great deal of Catholics don't listen to this particular piece of advice.

By saying anyone deserves to die is pretty insensitive and actually quite harsh.  But your words.

I respect the man for what he does: says what he thinks and manages to survive in the face of a difficult condition.   Thats admirable things by any measure....the rest is open to debate.

[Rictor]

You can't be pissed at the Pope for not going against Catholic teachings and values. Thats not his job. But to his credit, he hasn't be particularly forceful or vocal on the condom issue AFAIK.

[Flipside]

Well, fact of the matter is, it may not longer be down to religion, but more down to survival that we start looking a population control. But that aside, I think this Pope has been pretty good for the main part, seemingly more concerned with the Death Toll in the Middle East than the religion situation.

Maybe he realises that Christ was intended to be a Role Model, not a Figurehead?

[vyper]

Rictor, you don't like Bush and have a go at him over US Foreign policy - how is the pope different in relation to the Catholic church?

On a side note Popes aren't all bad... some are Grand Masters.