There is a distinct difference between "Christian" and "Catholic" that I find in their respective bookshops. Just try to find a photo of Pope Benedict in most "Christian" stores!
Some wag said that a Catholic is a Christian who beleives too many things. While I disagree, still I think the term "Christian" has been hijacked by the Oral Roberts/Pat Robertson crowd. Frankly I'm rather disillusioned with my fellow Presbyterains; we're about as interesting as old bread. Baptists get to damn rock music and preach hellfire, Lutherans have Garrison Keillor to smirk at them, Episcopals get to have all the cool outrages such as female bishops and gay weddings. Do Unitarians count as Christians or are they too far out there?I keep wondering if the True Faith is tapping at my door; been feeling that way since John Paul II died.
Pat Robertson keeps stuffing his foot in his mouth clear up to the hip; Pope Benedict loves beer, Mozart and cats, which one would you rather listen to?
Viva il Papa!
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