Unfortunately, if they extended the vote beyond the Cardinals that are trained and educated to understand the Word of the Lord, as well as Canon Law, we would wind up with gay marriage and a living, breathing, and ever changing bible. The message of Christ is not open to democratic interpretation. If the Pope was popularly elected, it there would be a campaign with conflicting interpretations and appeals to the low information voter. As much as I’d like to have a say, it just wouldn’t work.
That’s an interesting point and very true. The more I know priests, the more amazed I am at their knowledge and devotion. Their is always the occasional lib, but how do they all seem to have such a ridiculously good formal education? Scientists, Doctors, writers etc. in addition to being amazing theologians. Even the nun, who is the Principal at my daughters school could easily run ANY Fortune 500 company. Her communication skills are amazing.
That’s an interesting point and very true. The more I know priests, the more amazed I am at their knowledge and devotion. There is always the occasional lib, but how do they all seem to have such a ridiculously good formal educations? Scientists, Doctors, writers etc, in addition to being amazing theologians. Even the nun, who is the Principal at my daughters school could easily run ANY Fortune 500 company. I never realized that before.