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To: cizinec
He condemns capitalism in general.

Wrong.

The Pope offers NO solutions to any of the problems.

Wrong again.

The solution is, as always, conversion and almsgiving. The Gospel solution.

He condemns “welfare mentality” but goes on to parrot ridiculous memes on “wealth redistribution.”

So generous people voluntarily helping the poor are the same as people who think they are entitled to other people's money?

43 posted on 11/26/2013 6:16:03 AM PST by wideawake
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To: wideawake
I provided quotes from the document in question. I have no doubt it is heralded by the liberal press, as it is a big-government, anti-freedom document.

"205. I ask God to give us more politicians capable of sincere and effective dialogue aimed at healing the deepest roots – and not simply the appearances – of the evils in our world! Politics, though often denigrated, remains a lofty vocation and one of the highest forms of charity, inasmuch as it seeks the common good.[174] We need to be convinced that charity “is the principle not only of micro-relationships (with friends, with family members or within small groups) but also of macro-relationships (social, economic and political ones)”.[175]

IOW, conversion and almsgiving is not enough. The Pope needs politicians seeking "the common good." I've heard that tune before and I know how it ends.

I beg the Lord to grant us more politicians who are genuinely disturbed by the state of society, the people, the lives of the poor! It is vital that government leaders and financial leaders take heed and broaden their horizons, working to ensure that all citizens have dignified work, education and healthcare."

It is vital that government leaders work to ensure all citizens have healthcare????? That's not spin.

91 posted on 11/26/2013 9:45:40 AM PST by cizinec ("Brother, your best friend ain't your Momma, it's the Field Artillery.")
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