I’ll answer it. Luther was addressing his pope like this because he preferred his own version of the Christian religion to the Catholic Faith. The Catholics here who take issue with “Pope” Francis take issue with him because Francis prefers Francis religion over the Catholic religion.
A very clear difference.
Having said that I rarely see anyone actually call Francis an ass.
I’ll answer it. Luther was addressing his pope like this because he preferred his own version of the Christian religion to the Catholic Faith. The Catholics here who take issue with “Pope” Francis take issue with him because Francis prefers Francis religion over the Catholic religion.
Well the Catholic church at the time was selling forgiveness and executing those who opposed it, so... yeah I suppose based on that he did prefer “his” version of Christianity. Of course, “his” version of Christianity was merely what the Catholic church historically taught, which it was no longer teaching.
So there’s really no difference between today and then - both Francis’s detractors and the medieval reformers both argued that what the pope was teaching wasn’t Catholicism. The difference is that Francis is nowhere nearly as - dare I say - demonic as the some of the medieval popes.
Not for lack of trying. I wouldn't be offended because I think he is one as well, and am happy he isn't mine to worry about.
I have read your stuff before, while I can feel your angst but you usually are controlled and focused. My comment was directed because because the casual reader takes posted material without delving into motives of the individual writing them.