[RedBloodedAmerican]

For discussion and educational purposes, only

[A. Pole]

"Special interests and the demands of the market frequently predominate over concern for the common good," he added.

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[Faraday]

Some say the pope is cited out of context or only partially, deforming is real intent. If that is so, he should put out a statement that is clear and unequivocal. There never appears to be any balance in his reported statements. The benefit to people arising out of the scientific revolution and the rise of capitalism is unprecedented in human history. This benefit grows in both breadth and depth as it expands around the globe. To not acknowledge this, while picking at limitations and lapses, is misleading. In political affairs, the emphasis on some relative "good" (e.g. peace in the abstract) while ignoring real oppression and terrorism is unethical.

The statement is quoted: "These aspects of globalization can give rise to extreme reactions, leading to excessive nationalism, religious fanaticism and even acts of terrorism," This is extremely wrong-headed, as the antecedents are not caused by "globalization" (read capitalism with free trade), and because it rationalizes extreme immoral behavior.

[Paul Ross]

Globalization should be taxed mercilessly, until it goes away.

[RedBloodedAmerican]

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[uncbuck]

Yep, just what the devil ordered, divide the christians, so they are less effective.

Bash the catholic church, call the evangelicals radicals right wing extremists, take control by dividing!

[PFKEY]

Pontifical Academy for Social Sciences

Must have missed that chapter in the Bible telling us that this is a function or duty of the 'church'.

for the common good

Where have I heard talk like this before?

religious fanaticism and even acts of terrorism

Now he begins to speak of things he knows.