[sinkspur]

But I don't feel compelled to pray for their mercy, and I think the Pope muddies the waters of moral and spiritual clarity when he does so.

I'll trust the Pope's judgment on this one, Saber.

[Sabertooth]

I'll trust the Pope's judgment on this one, Saber.

With any scriptural basis? Everything you've offered thus far falls short.

Where is there an example of Jesus praying for mercy for the evil dead?

I'll agree that it's not our place to pray for anyone's damnation. The Archangel Michael set this example when he contended with Satan:

Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, durst not bring against him a railing accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke thee.
Jude 1:9

But Michael didn't ask for mercy on the devil, either.

[RedBloodedAmerican]

sink, when you stand before the Lord on Judgement Day, you won't be able to point the finger at the Pope and say "well, he told me you would decide at a later date..."

Light a candle for Atta on behalf of Osama today, will you? Thanks.