Many Third World Catholics Disappointed

AP ^ | April 19th | JOHN RICE

[Strutt9]

I do not have the necessary pointer for your edification, but he and JPII are very pro Islam. I'm sorry if this bothers you. Maybe JPII wanted to open the church up to them but what Ratzinger said regard Americas' involvement with Iraq War and his statements couldn't be construed as being helpful to our nation. Seems more pro Arab.

[cyborg]

Opposing the war in Iraq for religious reasons is very differnt than the motivations of the fascists of Code Pink and the rest. If Ratzinger was such a friend of Islam why would he oppose Turkey being admitted to the EU?

[don-o]

Defying expectations.

Sorry - I am not in the loop. Maybe I should know "expectations"?

What were you expecting?

[sinkspur]

What were you expecting?

Somebody other than Ratzinger.

[Strutt9]

I would believe you if he had opposed the Balkan war... but he did not... he and JPII supported that particular fare.. yet opposed Iraq...So, does religious reasons for opposing war determine the colors and nationality? Why did they oppose Iraq not the Balkans if as you said, is related to religion? I would think all wars would have been opposed. Or, Am I being just picky?...

I respect your beliefs... but would have like more consistency from so call leaders of a of any religion.

[Free and Armed]

"Is that a racist statement, or would it only have been so if a German had been quoted complaining about a hispanic pope and "darker" had been replaced by "lighter"?"

Of course it's not racist, dark people are incapable of being racists. And if they are, it's well deserved. Didn't you go to publik schul?

[don-o]

Somebody other than Ratzinger. Who would be better - how?

[cyborg]

I am not familiar enough with the Balkans to give a commentary. There is the 'just war' theory so I don't think a Pope has to oppose every war. Arinze was my first choice but a lot of people are thrilled with Ratzinger. I'm happy because the libs are apopleptic.

[rasblue]

I am disappointed so far. I was hoping for a Latin American pope. But if Pope Clement (got to get used to calling him that) cleans up the sex scandals in the US churches I will beg forgivness for my doubt.

[sinkspur]

Who would be better - how?

Somebody younger. I don't get electing a man who is already older than the lifespan of the average male.

[Verginius Rufus]

Why do you want to get used to calling him Pope Clement, when Benedict is the name he selected?

[af_vet_1981]

I think the MSM journalist generated this story to fit his agenda. What do we expect from a profession without ethics or honor ?

[Dog Gone]

Except for a few summer school classes, I went to private schools for all 19 years. I think I missed some of the required indoctrination.

[Strutt9]

"I'm happy because the libs are apopleptic."

The above statement makes me very very happy as well. But, still disappointed...open minded enough to see if he will make a good pope. Gotta go for the evening.

Thank you, for the interesting conversation.

[cyborg]

enjoy your evening

[hinckley buzzard]

How much you wanna bet that this pendejo is non-practicing and, possibly, non-Catholic?

That jumped out at me too. Another blast of flatus from the fraternity of secular leftwing hate merchants.

[Verginius Rufus]

Benedict XVI is the oldest pope at his election since Clement XII in 1730 (who was three months older)...Clement XII's reign lasted for 9 years and almost 7 months. That timespan from now would take us to late 2015.

[don-o]

What if it were a younger Ratzinger? Would that be cool with you? IOW, let the board see your agenda for the Church. I am not even sure what it is, since what I see mostly from you is drive by postings - one liners.

Do you want artifical contraception allowed? That is a yes/no.

Women priests? Yes/no.

[ikka]

I wish it was Arinze but with the way the liberals are going nuclear over Ratzinger I'm happy.

Arinze can be elevated under BXVI to a position of more responsibility and then work on his language skills and gain more experience. Expect Arinze (IMHO) to be moved around some to gain experience, and especially be point-man on confronting Islam in Africa.

[sinkspur]

What if it were a younger Ratzinger?

If he were younger, I don't think the Cardinals would have elected him. And he's not been a "pastor" in a diocese for 24 years. Ratzinger's mostly a theology professor.

No and no.

I hope I'm surprised by Ratzinger. But he has a huge act to follow, and he's starting it in the twilight of his life.