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Pope Francis Suggests Donald Trump Is ‘Not Christian’
NY Times ^ | 02-18-2016 | JIM YARDLEY

Posted on 02/18/2016 9:09:29 AM PST by NRx

ABOARD THE PAPAL AIRLINER -- Inserting himself into the Republican presidential race, Pope Francis on Wednesday suggested that Donald J. Trump "is not Christian" because of the harshness of his campaign promises to deport more immigrants and force Mexico to pay for a wall along the border.

"A person who thinks only about building walls, wherever they may be, and not building bridges, is not Christian," Francis said when a reporter asked him about Mr. Trump on the papal airliner as he returned to Rome after his six-day visit to Mexico.

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KEYWORDS: catholic; christians; faith; francis; lightenup; paganism; pope; popefrancis; popefrancistrump; trash; trump; trumpandgod; trumpchristian; trumpnotchristian; vatican; wallsandbridges
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To: NRx

21 posted on 02/18/2016 9:14:42 AM PST by dfwgator
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To: NRx

Many Catholics are rejecting the legitimacy of this pope.

More and more I believe someone got to Benedict over something.


22 posted on 02/18/2016 9:14:46 AM PST by xzins (Have YOU Donated to the Freep-a-Thon? https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/)
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To: NRx

Given the Pope’s recent history,how can he claim to know who’s a Christian and who isn’t.


23 posted on 02/18/2016 9:14:47 AM PST by Farmer Dean
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To: NRx

Well then, Francis, I’m not a Christian either.


24 posted on 02/18/2016 9:14:57 AM PST by Opinionated Blowhard ("When the people find they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic.")
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To: NRx

Trump should take this as a compliment given what a lost, lost soul this Pope and anyone who follows him is.


25 posted on 02/18/2016 9:15:00 AM PST by bramps (It's the Islam, stupid!)
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To: NRx

I was raised Catholic, and I Despise this Socialist Pope.


26 posted on 02/18/2016 9:15:03 AM PST by heights
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To: NRx
Not a fan of Donald of Orange but deigning to know whats in another's heart is itself unchristian.

But such speculation coming from a Pope takes it to a whole new level.

27 posted on 02/18/2016 9:15:08 AM PST by skeeter
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To: NRx

Well, they’re rolling out the Pope. Next they’ll try the Queen
Mother...


28 posted on 02/18/2016 9:15:08 AM PST by Rennes Templar (I'm pro gun control: keep your guns under your control at all times.)
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To: NRx
A person who thinks only about building walls, wherever they may be, and not building bridges, is not Christian,"

Mr. Pontiff, tear down the Vatican wall!

29 posted on 02/18/2016 9:15:23 AM PST by Obadiah
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To: Buckeye McFrog

I am watching Trump’s speech in SC live on OAN. He mentioned this asking why a religious leader would question someone else’s faith


30 posted on 02/18/2016 9:15:28 AM PST by BigEdLB (Take it Easy, Chuck. I'm Not Taking it Back -- Donald Trump)
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To: NRx

Let me suggest that the pope is not a US citizen so he should STFU.


31 posted on 02/18/2016 9:15:37 AM PST by pfflier
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To: stratboy

This pope loves Islam and communism. Much like our President.


32 posted on 02/18/2016 9:15:42 AM PST by samtheman (Elect Trump, Build Wall. End Censorship.)
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To: NRx

Wasn’t the Jerusalem Jesus preached in surrounded by walls? I don’t recall him complaining about it.


33 posted on 02/18/2016 9:15:50 AM PST by circlecity
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To: NRx

What about pro-abortionists like Nancy Pelosi? Crickets


34 posted on 02/18/2016 9:15:50 AM PST by Huskrrrr
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To: NRx

I am not a fan of Trump, but the Pope is wrong here. A nation defending its citizenry by enforcing its borders is antithetical to Christianity? How so?

He insulted me with those comments. I am Christian. And I am also Catholic.


35 posted on 02/18/2016 9:15:56 AM PST by LostInBayport (When there are more people riding in the cart than there are pulling it, the cart stops moving...)
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To: catnipman

Who the f is this sewer-grubbing communist to judge?

Has he even ever read the Word of God?

For this megalomanical grifter to be ruling Christians in or out defies comprehension, not to mention human decency.


36 posted on 02/18/2016 9:16:07 AM PST by Fightin Whitey
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To: NRx

Takes one to know one.


37 posted on 02/18/2016 9:16:13 AM PST by central_va
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To: VanDeKoik
What happened to "who am I to judge"?

Trump should announce that he's gay. The Pope's head would explode.


38 posted on 02/18/2016 9:16:17 AM PST by Buckeye McFrog
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To: NRx

This is really a statement by a hypocrite. He likely lives behind the most elaborate walls in Rome and he is criticizing walls.


39 posted on 02/18/2016 9:16:20 AM PST by iontheball
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To: NRx

Even his Holiness has walls, gates, locks on doors.


40 posted on 02/18/2016 9:16:22 AM PST by marron
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