Pope says Church can't be 'museum', must be open to change

Reuters ^ | October 5, 2015 | Philip Pullella

[2ndDivisionVet]

Pope Francis told a Roman Catholic meeting on family issues on Monday that the Church should not be a stuffy "museum of memories" but have the courage to change if that was what God wanted.

Francis urged bishops at the start of a three-week gathering, known as a synod, to humbly empty themselves of conventions and prejudices. They should not "point fingers at the others to judge them" or feel superior to those with different ideas.

In a passage that appeared to be directed at unbending traditionalists, the pope said bishops should beware the "hardening of some hearts, which despite good intentions, keep people away from God".

Yet he also made a nod to conservatives, calling for courage that "does not let itself be intimidated by the seductions of the world" and passing fads....

[butlerweave]

“must be open to change” , Obama said he could use that

[43north]

This is just like the idea of a “Living Constitution” that means what the libs say it does.

[TexasFreeper2009]

quote “if that was what God wanted”

lol

right... more like if that’s what the liberals, commies, and sodomites want!

God has nothing to do with it!

[lacrew]

“...courage to change if that was what God wanted...”

How on earth would we know about God’s wanting this change?

This is very discouraging.

[PGR88]

the Church should not be a stuffy "museum of memories"

So he's going to sell all the Botticellis and Michelangelos, and go out and get the Robert Mapplethorpe collection?

[sparklite2]

The pope embodies the Smothers Brothers parody of Michael Row the Boat Ashore.

Michael row the boat ashore, hallelujah...
Sister help to trim the sails, hallelujah...

Well, whaddya wanna do, Michael? You wanna
row across or you wanna sail across?

[Army Air Corps]

Was he “mistranslated” again?

[sparklite2]

Change for the sake of change
is the ideology of a cancer cell.

[rlmorel]

Every time this guy opens his mouth, I find more reason to distrust and dislike him.

[stars & stripes forever]

[the Church should not be a stuffy “museum of memories” but have the courage to change if that was what God wanted.]

ALMIGHTY GOD: THE SAME - YESTERDAY, TODAY, & TOMORROW

[dhs12345]

Likewise. And he probably figures that his followers aren’t going anywhere. Maybe even if he makes the church and its followers accept the gay lifestyle (which of course is a sin).

[ru4liberty]

Pope says Church can't be 'museum', must be open to change

Bible says "I am the Lord, I change not." (Mal. 3:6)

[oldbrowser]

The Church is meant to be like a North star a reference point to guide us as travel along our journey.

A couple of years ago, one of my employees told me she belonged to a "free style" Christian group. She said the elders would meet periodically to vote on what their beliefs were.

[DungeonMaster]

Prov 24:21 My son, fear the Lord and the king; Do not associate with those given to change;

This applies to mr Hope and Change too.

[Tennessee Nana]

have the courage to change if that was what God wanted.
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How generous of Frankie..

“I the LORD do not change. So you, the descendants of Jacob, are not destroyed...” Malachi 3:6

“He who is the Glory of Israel does not lie or change His mind; for He is not a human being, that He should change His mind.” 1 Samuel 15:29

God, who is enthroned from of old, who does not change— He will hear them and humble them, because they have no fear of God. Psalm 55:19

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. James 1:17

My son, fear the LORD and the king; Do not associate with those who are given to change, Proverbs 24:21

[faithhopecharity]

Dear Holy Father,
there is a big difference between ‘hardened hearts’... (it is always correct to preach or teach against hardened hearts!)...................
and .... any direct assault on clear Biblical teaching (which we PRAY you would never do, or allow)

.....
The Church should indeed have OPEN DOORS, all should be welcomed into the Church.... and everyone being a sinner, everyone should be received with love and compassion and full pastoral caring

but as Jesus said when welcoming and receiving and extending compassionate pastral care to a sinner,
“go and sin no more!”

welcome people into the Church, but maintain the correct teachings. they are coming to the Church, they are to be helped and lifted up.... we are not supposed to descend to their level of sins....we are to try to stengthen them, not enable them in an open course of continued transgressions

Prayerfully yours,
fhc

[Nervous Tick]

Jesus CHRIST is the same yesterday and today and forever. (Heb. 13:8)

Maybe Papa should spend more time in GOD’s Word, and less time seeking to please men.

[tbw2]

Standing up for marriage and family means you lose 2%, the homosexuals, and 5%-10% who steadfastly support them to justify their own sexual freedom. Another 10% ignore right and wrong to pursue fairness, tolerance, change, etc.
But the 70-80% that realize the value of traditional family will embrace the church for standing up for the traditional family.

[Cyman]

Is he a Pope or a tour guide???????????????

[Resolute Conservative]

Ahhh, NO. I will follow the Bible not a worldly man.