Posted on 03/11/2016 6:54:10 AM PST by Olog-hai
Three years after the election of Pope Francis, Roman Catholic conservatives are growing increasingly worried that he is quietly unraveling the legacy of his predecessors.
Francis’ popularity with most Catholics, and legions of non-Catholics, has given him the image of a grandfatherly parish priest who understands how difficult it sometimes is to follow Church teachings, particularly those on sexual morality.
Conservatives worry that behind the gentle façade lies a dangerous reformer who is diluting Catholic teaching on moral issues like homosexuality and divorce while focusing on social problems such as climate change and economic inequality. […]
Chatter on conservative blogs regularly accuses the Argentine pontiff of spreading doctrinal confusion and isolating those who see themselves as guardians of the faith. …
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“Conservatives worry that behind the gentle facade lies a dangerous reformer who is diluting Catholic teaching on moral issues like homosexuality and divorce while focusing on social problems such as climate change and economic inequality.”
This danger is across the board with many major Christian religions in the world and here in America.
I absolutely HATE this made up BS
I worked 3 jobs in the summer, put myself through school. Worked my but off and am making a decent living. Conversely, billy got his GED, smokes weed and plays video games all while working at Wal Mart making crap. Why is he entitled to MY hard work?
It's not economic/income inequality. It's ambition & drive inequality!
This pope is a disaster. His words are conflicting. He is not clear in his message. I honestly wonder if he really is Catholic. His job as the successor of St. Peter is to teach Catholic doctrine, not alter it and not interpret it as he wants. He likes to play the humble priest, but I think he is an attention whore who is part of a deeper, more sinister agenda. I personally cannot stomach him.
Give me Benedict or John Paul please.
I am so tired of this class warfare rhetoric that has brainwashed the public. Income inequality my ass. When you are lazy, stupid, take drugs, drink alcohol in excess, watch TV all day, play with your computer instead of working and doing something productive, guess what? You will be poor. I chose to get an education, work hard, be frugal, try to live a good and respectful life, and I will be damned if these leftists (and the establishment) keep taking from me. As mean as this is to say, poverty exists because people allow it to. The government enables it, and the victim class exploits it.
No....”marginalized” is NOT the correct term!
We’re disappointed and dismayed at his focus and wandering into a liberal, socialist agenda that is at odds with foundational Catholic Doctrine.
Endorsing an imaginary man-made climate change agenda and equating procreation with “breeding like rabbits”, only plays into the population control agenda, which is antithetical to the pro-life message of the Church.
Free market capitalism is the CURE and NOT the curse for the poor and oppressed of this world.
Of course this needs the underpinnings of faith, but that foundation is not improved by endorsing secular, anti-Christian policies.
The pope used that phrase?
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The Pope used that phrase, but disparagingly, i.e. he is saying that this crude expression is not the doctrine of the Church.
He has often praised large families.
Bringing children into the world is never a 'mistake': Pope Francis
Don't be afraid to have more children: Pope Francis
Pope Francis to large families: you are a gift to society
Pope Francis: Large Families That Welcome Children Are A True Gift From God
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