[libstripper]

Pope John Paul II was a decent, godly man. Even I, a doubting Protestant who almost never goes to church, could see that. It's possible to disagree with parts of the RC theology without concluding that fine man, who did more to advance the teachings of Christianity than any other one man in the twentieth century, without smearing him and saying he's bound for Hell.

[Dean Baker]

I couldn't have said it better!!

And that coming not from a doubting Protistant, but a doubting Catholic. (Good way to phrase it).

[Darkwolf]

I agree. It serves no purpose. I am not one of these religion-bashers, but this is precisely the kind of thing that makes me laugh at the supposed "superiority" of "believers" who claim to be so much better than everyone else. There is a particularly ugly streak among religious folks who claim the authority to decide who's going to hell and who isn't.

[Dad was my hero]

Even I, a doubting Protestant who almost never goes to church, could see that. It's possible to disagree with parts of the RC theology without concluding that fine man, who did more to advance the teachings of Christianity than any other one man in the twentieth century, without smearing him and saying he's bound for Hell.

I was baptised Catholic, eventually turned to protestant and returned to the RC faith. I just want to thank you for your kind remarks about John Paul! Maybe someday you'll return to your church or even open your heart to the Catholic Church, either way, God bless you and again thank you, you made my day!