Posted on 04/20/2005 8:10:16 AM PDT by SmithL
OK, first things first.
They say you're a hard-line conservative, new pope Joseph Ratzinger (a.k.a. Benedict XVI) of Germany. Very old school and drab, a real lover of repressive, bitter, orthodox doctrine. No fun at parties. Catholic in chains. What glorious times of joy and progress the church is in for, millions now say, dejected sarcasm dripping from their once-hopeful mouths.
See, most spiritually progressive peoples the world over were sort of hoping for a new pope who would recognize this as a historic opportunity,
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I never understood sentiments like this. If one doesn't like the teachings of the Catholic Church, one should find a church more suited to one's inclinations. A faith is not duty-bound to cater to its adherents. From the sound of this guy, he should look into the Unitarian Church.
If the author doesn't like Catholic philosophy, he doesn't have to be one. He could even form his own church, I suppose. That should solve his problem.
It's interesting to me how so many on the left apparently obsess upon a religion that they claim to detest so much. Kind of like a rebellious kid saying they hate their parents yet doing anything to get a rise (attention) out of them.
But don't ever say the left opposes people of faith - that's a big no-no!
This is an historic opportunity. This is the point where the Pope says "We should follow the existing rules, not change the rules to follow what we want to do".
Is that sulphur I smell? I rarely pay him any mind, and I'm a little sorry I did.
Morford nailing his feces ...er, uh, theses on the door of the Catholic church.
Now imagine him saying this about, oh, say Jessie Jackson. He'd be out on his butt on Market Street in less than five minutes.
Hey, Mr. Morford, if people don't like the doctrines of the Roman Catholic Church, they should leave it! Because progressives want a church that isn't Catholic.
Hahahaha, I love it! Liberal meltdown has commenced :)
There is a defacto Church of San Francisco. Gavin "Any Twosome" Newsome is their High Priest, and the Morfordite is their Gospel-writer.
Don't you just know old St. Peter is going to have a copy of this little gem laying around when Mordo finally croaks and finds himself knocking on Heaven's door?
Just why do Morford and his fellow perverts care one way or another who the Pope is? They will denigrate and deride the Church at every opportunity, yet still seek its approval. It's an interesting paradox
Yes, if public opinion mandated religious direction, we'd have a religion of the lowest common denominator. Sounds like this author really needs a social club, not a religion. Or a false church, just so he can 'check the box' of religion. Attend church - check!
You can find Morford in church every week. "The Church of the Broken Phallus".
Morford?
STFU, you've got nothing to say to this Pope, or ANY Pope.
Number one, i doubt he is Catholic and number two, i am sure that perhaps Wiccans or some other suitably sybaritic Church would be glad to have him!
What a flamer. LOL. So many gays really hate the Catholic church. OK. Mark MOFO may not be gay but he does a good impression of an enraged gay and not just in this column.
RE: See, most spiritually progressive peoples the world over were sort of hoping for a new pope who would recognize this as a historic opportunity
Most Catholics in countries with truly massive Catholic populations (e.g. those besides the US) and even many in the US are comforted that conservatism will reign supreme. Too bad Marky, the world is going against you.
BINGO! Oops, sorry! Bingo is too CATHOLIC for Unitarians - they are more amenable to "psychic fairs" and such! ;-)
Markie should be so lucky to whipped with wet noodles by some female wiccans
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