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Pope Francis, The Choice (Time person of the year!)
Time ^ | Nancy Gibbs

Posted on 12/11/2013 6:31:03 AM PST by Morgana

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To: Morgana
Already posted Time Person of the Year: Pope Francis
21 posted on 12/11/2013 7:08:59 AM PST by NYer ("The wise man is the one who can save his soul. - St. Nimatullah Al-Hardini)
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To: AnAmericanInEngland

“Oh no, not a Pope who says no to war”

Pope Francis made that statement in reference to Syria when Obama was gearing up to go to war.

The fools attacking the Pope are siding with Hillary and Obama on this one. They are immoral bastards and will likely go to hell.


22 posted on 12/11/2013 7:09:16 AM PST by BarnacleCenturion
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To: Morgana

His Marxist rant got him past the finish line.


23 posted on 12/11/2013 7:10:11 AM PST by Proud2BeRight
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To: joseph20
"Cruz will make an excellent cabinet appointment though."

No. Cruz would and probably will make and excellent President of the United States.

The eligibility issue has been hashed over at length, and JimRob has made is completely clear that he, based on credible sources. considers Cruz eligible. People trying to stir up trouble on that score aren't especially cared for.

24 posted on 12/11/2013 7:13:29 AM PST by Wyrd bið ful aræd (Gone Galt, 11/07/12----No king but Christ! Don't tread on me!)
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To: Dilbert San Diego

How can it not be clear? He was born in Canada. He was not naturally born in the United States of America. I don’t get how this can be unclear. NOT. BORN. IN. THE. UNITED STATES. PERIOD.


25 posted on 12/11/2013 7:14:27 AM PST by joseph20 (...to ourselves and our Posterity...)
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To: Wyrd bið ful aræd

JimRob is wrong then. Sorry to hear it. We’ll take this up on another thread if it comes up. I don’t want to hijack this one. /end


26 posted on 12/11/2013 7:18:50 AM PST by joseph20 (...to ourselves and our Posterity...)
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To: AnAmericanInEngland

‘Just say no to war’ is a bumpersticker, not a thought. How do you prevent evil from controlling everything if good refuses to fight?

As for denouncing capital punishment - God did not, so why should he?

“Compassionate fellow-feeling, however, can soon become self-indulgent and lead to spiritual pride. It imparts an inner glow, like a shot of whiskey on a cold day, but like whiskey it can prevent the clear-headedness which we need at least as much as we need warmth of heart. Pascal said that the beginning of morality was to think well; generosity of spirit is not enough.”

http://www.libertylawsite.org/2013/07/22/pope-francis-should-seek-clarity-on-moral-responsibility/#.Uf9c7sOZVPM.twitter

The Pope’s bumpersticker morality is an embarrassment. His predecessor had a mind. This Pope seems to be lacking it. He is like a 1967 hippie singing instead of someone with moral vision - which is WHY he was picked by Time magazine!


27 posted on 12/11/2013 7:20:59 AM PST by Mr Rogers (Liberals are like locusts...)
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To: joseph20

The reason it’s not clear to me, is that he is a citizen by birth through his mother. He never had to go through the naturalization process, because he was a citizen by birth through his mother. Because of legal standards such as this, that’s why it’s unclear to me whether Ted Cruz can run for president.

To my knowledge, courts have never ruled on exactly what natural born citizen with reference to presidential eligibility means. Which is also why it’s unclear to me, even though apparently very clear to you.


28 posted on 12/11/2013 7:22:43 AM PST by Dilbert San Diego
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To: Mr Rogers

I have to agree with you.


29 posted on 12/11/2013 7:32:40 AM PST by pollywog ("O Thou who changest not, abide with me.".......)
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To: joseph20

Neither was George Washington born in the United States of America.


30 posted on 12/11/2013 7:36:50 AM PST by bubbacluck (America 180)
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To: Lakeshark

“Do you really think Time Magazine would actually pick someone because they mirror and promote leftist views”

You mean like all those “liberal” soldiers that were recognized in 2003 when “The American Soldier” was selected instead of one individual person. The awards plays no favorites. The person who has generated the most news coverage usually wins it every time. Hell, George Bush won it for invading Iraq.


31 posted on 12/11/2013 7:37:39 AM PST by NKP_Vet
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To: Morgana; DungeonMaster

Oh, oh, OH — YIPPEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Endorsement from a leftist POS ragazine: Priceless!


32 posted on 12/11/2013 7:38:23 AM PST by newgeezer (It is [the people's] right and duty to be at all times armed. --Thomas Jefferson, 1824)
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To: Morgana

Obozo will not be pleased. Probably cried, rolled on the floor and held his breath as soon as he heard this.


33 posted on 12/11/2013 7:38:31 AM PST by chessplayer
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To: BarnacleCenturion
The fools attacking the Pope are siding with Hillary and Obama on this one. They are immoral bastards and will likely go to hell.

Bergoglio sure has a nice bunch of fans.

34 posted on 12/11/2013 7:44:31 AM PST by WhistlingPastTheGraveyard (If you don't stand up, you don't stand a chance.)
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To: Wyrd bið ful aræd

As a Roman Catholic who is serious about faith, I am starting to look elsewhere.

Between this Pope, the malfeasance of the clergy, and the Churches’ positions on immigration, redistribution of wealth and gun control, I’m about done with the institution.


35 posted on 12/11/2013 7:45:00 AM PST by NY.SS-Bar9 (Those that vote for a living outnumber those that work for one.)
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To: BarnacleCenturion

I’m very thankful my views/opinions/thoughts about the Pope have nothing to do with my eternal destination. I pray that you don’t think yours do with regard to yours...


36 posted on 12/11/2013 7:47:35 AM PST by mn-bush-man
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To: Wyrd bið ful aræd
I tried to stay optimistic about the pope, but I came to the point when I had to admit he's a complete disaster -- especially after Benedict, who was such a good pope. At this point all I can do is try to glean amusement from the contortions some put themselves through in order to justify his ramblings and correct all these "misinterpretations." That, and start looking up PiusX chapels in my area.

I'm with you...it's funny how every utterance from this Pope seems to be 'misinterpretted'. Youd thisnk if no one could interprit him correctly he'd be a little more careful about what he says.

BTW I agree with your tagline. Fate is inexorable.

37 posted on 12/11/2013 7:52:01 AM PST by pgkdan (Stay Calm and Cruz on! Ted Cruz for President in 2016!)
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To: Morgana
Sarah Palin says Pope Francis is a liberal

She was right the first time, she should not have apologized. Anyone who does not see the pope for what he is (a liberal) is blinded by their own desire to see him as "their guy." They manufacture a fantasy of what they want him to be, instead of dealing reality.

38 posted on 12/11/2013 7:52:17 AM PST by SkyPilot
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To: Mr Rogers
"Pope Francis at Mass: Praying is a bit like “annoying” God Pope Francis spoke on the theme of prayer on Thursday, saying when we pray it’s a bit like annoying God so that he listens to us. His remarks came during his homily at the morning mass in the Santa Marta guesthouse."

The Pope is probably annoyed that more people are not praying to Mary. No created being can hear prayers. Only the Lord can hear prayers. The RCC cult sees Jesus as angry and judgmental and only Mary's intercession can save us. The RCC cult is a Mystery Babylon religion hiding behind a facade of Christianity.

39 posted on 12/11/2013 7:52:48 AM PST by SVTCobra03 (You can never have enough friends, horsepower or ammunition.)
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To: NY.SS-Bar9
Between this Pope, the malfeasance of the clergy, and the Churches’ positions on immigration, redistribution of wealth and gun control, I’m about done with the institution.

I'm very, very, disappointed with much...indeed most of the Church's hierarchy. But they are NOT the Church. The Church is the mystical body of Christ. I could never leave the Church no matter how much the men who seem to rule Her on earth fail. We all fall short of the glory of God and priests, bishops and Popes are no exception.

40 posted on 12/11/2013 7:55:14 AM PST by pgkdan (Stay Calm and Cruz on! Ted Cruz for President in 2016!)
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