Spirituality
29 May 05
29 May 05
Originally posted by RBHILLHalleluja!
This Pope is predicted to not be a pope for along time.
Sounds like a god-awful job description though:
What we want from you:
- The ability to lead the largest church in the world
- Good PR competences to spread right wing propaganda around the globe
- An early death.
Sheesh...
29 May 05
Originally posted by shavixmirMaybe they should have gone for that Dutch Cardinal, who might have come out in favour of clog-wearing homosexual women priests?
Halleluja!
Sounds like a god-awful job description though:
What we want from you:
- The ability to lead the largest church in the world
- Good PR competences to spread right wing propaganda around the globe
- An early death.
Sheesh...
Shav, modern notions such as 'Right wing', 'Conservative' and 'Liberal' have no bearing on the Church, and you shouldn't think within those parameters.
Anyway, yes, I trust he will do a tremendous job, but we'll just have to wait and see. Pope John Paul was a long while in the Vatican, don't forget. Perhaps it's a bit early for comparisons. I do believe that he best man for the job, however.
29 May 05
Originally posted by shavixmirI need to get my eyes checked. I thought it said "dog-wearing". I just gave into it, though it didn't make any sense to me simply because Shav posted it.
I have no problem with clog-wearing homosexual women priests, that'll just be one more catagory of people I don't listen to.
29 May 05
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Originally posted by RBHILLWhat I mean is, do you think that Pope Benedict XVI will impact the world as thoroughly as Pope John Paul II did? Many conflicts were spoken out against by John Paul II, and many controversial subjects were approached by him when no Pope before him would touch those subjects. My definition of a good job would be a Pope that reaches out and touches the lives of the people he interacts with; one who makes the world a better place to live and participate in.
What do you mean by good job?
What is your def. of a good job?
29 May 05
Originally posted by WildfireThe current Pope has been elected in a very different political climate to the last one (e.g. the decline of communism). That would need to be factored in.
What I mean is, do you think that Pope Benedict XVI will impact the world as thoroughly as Pope John Paul II did? Many conflicts were spoken out against by John Paul II, and many controversial subjects were approached by him when no Pope before him would touch those subjects. My definition of a good job would be a Pope that reaches out and touches the lives ...[text shortened]... the people he interacts with; one who makes the world a better place to live and participate in.
29 May 05
Originally posted by lucifershammerTrue, yet there are still new dangers popping up all over the place. The decline of communism doesn't necessarily mean a decline of tense political times. Just take a look at North Korea, Iran, etc.
The current Pope has been elected in a very different political climate to the last one (e.g. the decline of communism). That would need to be factored in.
30 May 05
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Originally posted by kirksey957No, I definitely wrote "clog-wearing".
I need to get my eyes checked. I thought it said "dog-wearing". I just gave into it, though it didn't make any sense to me simply because Shav posted it.
"Dog-wearing" homosexual women priests would just be weird, Kirksey.
Whereas Shav and I now both agree that female clog-clad, blonde, plaited, well stacked, muff-diving clergy is rather a step in the way of progress for mankind. Bring 'em on!
🙄😛😀😲😲😲🙄😀😛😲😲🙄😲🙄😲😀😛😵😲🙄😲
30 May 05
Originally posted by sjegOK, let me ask both of you a question. Would you be more likely to take a serious interest in Christianity and spiritual formation from a female priest who was, how shall we say, in touch with her humanity in its many forms as opposed to a traditonal male model of priestly/pastoral leadership?
No, I definitely wrote "clog-wearing".
"Dog-wearing" homosexual women priests would just be weird, Kirksey.
Whereas Shav and I now both agree that female clog-clad, blonde, plaited, well stacked, muff-diving clergy is rather a step in the way of progress for mankind. Bring 'em on!
🙄😛😀😲😲😲🙄😀😛😲😲🙄😲🙄😲😀😛😵😲🙄😲