Posted on 04/08/2016 6:53:23 AM PDT by Lera
In a major shift of Catholic tenets of faith, pope releases paper instructing Catholics on how to live, tells them to accept homosexuals
Pope Francis, who has long revealed his liberal positions through interviews, came out on Friday in an official statement calling on Catholics to be more accepting of homosexuals as well as divorced Catholics.
While he didn't change official church doctrines in his paper, which is an "apostolic exhortation" instructing Catholics on how to live, the pope paved the way for a serious shift in the Catholic church away from central tenets of the faith.
"A pastor cannot feel that it is enough simply to apply moral laws...as if they were stones to throw at people's lives," he wrote in the paper, cited by CNN. "By thinking that everything is black and white, we sometimes close off the way of grace and growth."
"I understand those who prefer a more rigorous pastoral care which leaves no room for confusion. But I sincerely believe that Jesus wants a Church attentive to the goodness which the Holy Spirit sows in the midst of human weakness," he added.
"Every person, regardless of sexual orientation, ought to be respected in his or her dignity and treated with consideration."
Pope Francis' statements appear in his paper "On Love in the Family," entitled "Amoris Laetitia" in Latin. It spans over 260 pages, and is based on two conferences of the world's Catholic bishops known as synods, which were called by the pope.
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“not that there’s anything wrong with that”. Seinfeld.
There you go - by using the cliches of the Left, the Pope is telling you that if you don't accept homosexuals, you are a bigot.
I wonder what this sad little pope thinks of child rape?
Yes, I thought the “stones to throw” phrase was a nice touch too. Now who is actually throwing stones at sodomites (hint, this Pope likes to wash their feet), when they’re not throwing sodomites off buildings?
When does he make his public call for a “softening” of the Christian stance on baby murder, I wonder?
1 Corinthians 6:9-11
Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality, nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God.
Jude 1:7
Just as Sodom and Gomorrah and the surrounding cities, which likewise indulged in sexual immorality and pursued unnatural desire, serve as an example by undergoing a punishment of eternal fire.
Any call to accept the Holy Scripture yet? The “church” has been accepting them for ever. Even as leadership. Is he going to be Bernie’s running mate?
Liberation Theology is big in South America. Its a code word for loving marxism.
What am I supposed to accept about them? All I’m obligated to do is not infringe upon their constitutional rights. Do I have to accept a reach-around as a formal greeting?
He is not saying that at all. Of course that would be the left’s interpretation. All the Pope said is that gay people should be treated with respect. Indeed ALL people should be treated with respect and dignity. It doesnt mean their lifestyle is not sinful or they should be given special rights.
And I cant stand this pope, but the leftist media always puts words in people’s moths that they never said!
This Pope is absolutely mad......
>>While he didn’t change official church doctrines in his paper, which is an “apostolic exhortation” instructing Catholics on how to live, the pope paved the way for a serious shift in the Catholic church away from central tenets of the faith.
Is Apostolic Exhortation > Bible?
Lol mouths... Not moths. Freudian slip
Is this love the sinner, hate the sin or, it’s not a sin anymore? I’m a proud cultural Catholic but not a very observant one, sadly.
To have this Pope and president both at the same is surely a sign that we have been weighed, measured and found wanting.
This Poop is following obamaba rules for the destruction of what he was chosen rule.
The liberal “media’s” pope. They love him. He puts their “social justice” bull**** ahead of Catholicism.
Still, Francis is an Obama to the Catholic Church.
And the liberal media is twisting wht he said.
He also said that same sex unions cannot be equated with marriage! Didn’t see that in the headline, did ya!? No because the leftist media twists what people say!
Of all people I’d expect FR folks to get this.
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