Am I to assume that you are one who also thinks Kim Davis should have either issued the same-sex marriage licenses or resigned?
From the description above, it doesn't sound like Rivkah was rude. She politely explained why her faith did not allow her to follow the same customs that most who visit the Pope would follow. It doesn't sound like the Pope was offended - why are so many on here offended?
Ugh. No. Such an assumption about me would be unfounded and inaccurate.
I can only speak for myself when I comment on Ms Rivkah’s reported actions... But I based my original comments on the appearance that she (the personal Secretary of a prominent statesman) attended some sort of reception for the Pope only to tell him she couldn’t shake his hand or greet him according to custom. Why not just stand in the back, or not attend at all? Seemed a little pompous and grandstanding on her part. Let her boss handle the meeting. The pope for his part handled it with some aplomb for being put on the spot.
That’s all. Relax.