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Thank you. Kingofalldems Mar 2013 #1
I'll second that Taverner Mar 2013 #2
Thank you sarisataka Mar 2013 #3
Third-ed. Hosnon Mar 2013 #4
I was riveted, much to my amazement -- but I think you nailed it. Interest in electoral gateley Mar 2013 #144
My partner's family is Polish Paulie Mar 2013 #5
Seems to me that if "God" wanted a pope Kelvin Mace Mar 2013 #6
At least Catholics are taught manners. pintobean Mar 2013 #17
Really? Kelvin Mace Mar 2013 #20
+1. cleanhippie Mar 2013 #43
DU catholics . kardonb Mar 2013 #97
Then you should know that "God" shows up at the Sistine Chapel and works his or her will MADem Mar 2013 #56
"crapping on wrong thread" - But he had to... Beartracks Mar 2013 #116
At some point in time, someone will have to dig in and fix that mess. MADem Mar 2013 #125
This message was self-deleted by its author cleanhippie Mar 2013 #124
I know that is what those hacks are currently claiming Kelvin Mace Mar 2013 #168
You really do like to double down, I see. MADem Mar 2013 #172
Congratulating the Catholic Church Kelvin Mace Mar 2013 #179
+2 just1voice Mar 2013 #167
C'mon, pintobean, you've been here long enough to know how this works. The response ... 11 Bravo Mar 2013 #71
What's funny pintobean Mar 2013 #73
Yours is the story of so many of us that were raised Catholic (on this board) etherealtruth Mar 2013 #130
Exactly. pintobean Mar 2013 #134
At what point do you stop treating an organization Kelvin Mace Mar 2013 #182
So be it pintobean Mar 2013 #184
"The right-wing has not cornered a market on bigoted jerks who wield a broad brush..." whathehell Mar 2013 #159
I am not intolerant of the any church Kelvin Mace Mar 2013 #180
Post removed Post removed Mar 2013 #85
Is that what this thread is about? pintobean Mar 2013 #98
My comment was in response to the manners amuse bouche Mar 2013 #101
Take it to ATA pintobean Mar 2013 #109
You broad-brushers are amusing. Beartracks Mar 2013 #119
So, let me get this straight, Kelvin Mace Mar 2013 #183
No more and no less than... LanternWaste Mar 2013 #165
Go away. 840high Mar 2013 #52
That was not nice. hrmjustin Mar 2013 #103
there are some very deep and awful hurts caused by that church Whisp Mar 2013 #105
As a gay man I understand that but the poster i responded to was not pointing that out. hrmjustin Mar 2013 #110
Creature? Camballo Mar 2013 #170
I have called republicans this, and worse. Whisp Mar 2013 #171
Really? Kelvin Mace Mar 2013 #169
Your post seemed to be making fun at the process and I think you did not need to do that. hrmjustin Mar 2013 #173
The process is ridiculous Kelvin Mace Mar 2013 #175
They have the right to their beliefs and belittling that is not nice. hrmjustin Mar 2013 #176
I am compelled to respect people's right to have beliefs different from my own, Kelvin Mace Mar 2013 #177
Yes you do but your first post was mean spirit. hrmjustin Mar 2013 #178
Not the thread to do this in. nt msanthrope Mar 2013 #126
I am also hopeful that they chose someone who will represent change. cbayer Mar 2013 #7
Although I am saddened that Pope watch ended so soon Capt. Obvious Mar 2013 #8
Here's hoping whoever it is will clean house Raven Mar 2013 #9
On behalf of my daughter and her Family ismnotwasm Mar 2013 #10
thank you CountAllVotes Mar 2013 #11
As a lapsed Catholic LittleBlue Mar 2013 #12
Here's hoping for an exciting figure rather than someone like Benedict. CountAllVotes Mar 2013 #13
This message was self-deleted by its author littlemissmartypants Mar 2013 #14
yeah, maybe NJCher Mar 2013 #15
My ceremonies usually involve dancing in circles in the full moonlight.... Hekate Mar 2013 #76
As a former Catholic, I still follow this and am anxious to see what lies ahead. NYC Liberal Mar 2013 #16
Thank you jehop61 Mar 2013 #18
It does get wearisome, doesn't it? "Progressives" regressing, what a shame. George II Mar 2013 #53
Yes amuse bouche Mar 2013 #83
You've proen my point..........thanks! George II Mar 2013 #163
Must be the TV today,...My fiancee had to watch her soap online. Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2013 #120
Thank you to the well-wishers No Vested Interest Mar 2013 #19
Pope? freedomrock1970 Mar 2013 #48
Pope Francis I liberal from boston Mar 2013 #55
Thanks, but I don't think he will do anything startling, not the candidates I saw Cleita Mar 2013 #21
Thank you, Skinner gademocrat7 Mar 2013 #22
I appreciate your demonstrating BainsBane Mar 2013 #23
Me too BuddhaGirl Mar 2013 #185
Thank you! sabrina 1 Mar 2013 #24
That was a very positive step. zeemike Mar 2013 #25
'More heal and less hell.' I like that one. freshwest Mar 2013 #153
Thanks Skinner. Tommy_Carcetti Mar 2013 #26
As a non Catholic with a Catholic family.. mountain grammy Mar 2013 #27
Please - it the phrase 'mazel tov' a toast or does it mean good luck? freshwest Mar 2013 #151
Good luck, in a celebration kind of way. mountain grammy Mar 2013 #161
He's of the Jesuit Order.. one_voice Mar 2013 #28
He has a diploma in chemistry so hopefully he is not of the opinion that there needs sabrina 1 Mar 2013 #32
There isn't much of a science-religion conflict with most contemporary Catholics anyway Posteritatis Mar 2013 #89
Catholics are competently taught science etherealtruth Mar 2013 #114
University of Detroit Mercy BeatleBoot Mar 2013 #136
Exactly etherealtruth Mar 2013 #137
Yep. I learned evolution in Catholic school. Chemistry too. nt onehandle Mar 2013 #149
Not in this case. Arugula Latte Mar 2013 #33
I'm not religious either. Skinner voiced an opinion that us non-religious folks can get behind Liberal_in_LA Mar 2013 #29
My father politely asked Pope John Paul ll to allow Catholic woman to break the glass ceiling FailureToCommunicate Mar 2013 #30
An Argentine Lobo27 Mar 2013 #31
There's never any getting over the Dirty War, but this is a seed of hope. nt patrice Mar 2013 #94
I don't think so... RoccoR5955 Mar 2013 #135
Your own link doesn't buttress your B.S. claim about the kidnapping: Common Sense Party Mar 2013 #145
Class post dipsydoodle Mar 2013 #34
It was a classy thread, kudos to Skinner nt steve2470 Mar 2013 #44
Hoping for the best for all our DU brethren. freshwest Mar 2013 #35
First impression: Ilsa Mar 2013 #36
Yes congrats on another homophobic amuse bouche Mar 2013 #37
I agree - Congrats on yet another right-wing homophobic pope IndicaDogwalk Mar 2013 #61
Thanks Skinner, I don't expect many changes but he's better that what Autumn Mar 2013 #38
Thank you Skinner.... Tippy Mar 2013 #39
Thank you, Skinner! As a Catholic, I am very delighted about Pope Francis! UrbScotty Mar 2013 #40
His humility takes my breath away. gateley Mar 2013 #146
I don't really think we need "congratulations." Do Anglicans, when there's a new WinkyDink Mar 2013 #41
But Does He Tango? dynasaw Mar 2013 #42
He is 76 with one lung. MADem Mar 2013 #58
Thank you, Skinner. I'm not a believer but do believe in respect. nolabear Mar 2013 #45
'respect' ? amuse bouche Mar 2013 #62
I'm talking about respect for Catholics, but also being open to extending a hand. nolabear Mar 2013 #78
Bull amuse bouche Mar 2013 #82
Laws, yes. Shaming does nothing to change minds. nolabear Mar 2013 #87
great post :-) BuddhaGirl Mar 2013 #106
Buddhism ain't easy, Baby. nolabear Mar 2013 #128
Weird, I didn't see anyone celbrating "his hate." Beartracks Mar 2013 #121
Who is "celebrating his hate?" MADem Mar 2013 #132
I am gay and I left the RCC but I wish him well and hope he evolves on LGBT rights. hrmjustin Mar 2013 #104
I despise religious bigotry of all kinds. It doesn't paint a good picture duffyduff Mar 2013 #69
I appreciate not sitting still for discrimination but IMO raging closes doors. nolabear Mar 2013 #81
Thank you...Not a Catholic but it was good to see your congrats... KoKo Mar 2013 #46
It's too much to expect Andy Stanton Mar 2013 #47
where there is despair, hope riverwalker Mar 2013 #49
That is beautiful, thanks. freshwest Mar 2013 #150
Thank you. I am happy. 840high Mar 2013 #50
Very classy move Skinner apnu Mar 2013 #51
Cool. pinto Mar 2013 #54
Thank you Skinner. I have high hopes for this pope. I couldn't stand the last one from the southernyankeebelle Mar 2013 #57
a nice post. Paul E Ester Mar 2013 #59
Agreed Sherman A1 Mar 2013 #60
Jesuits have a reputation for intellectual freedom, or at least they did at one time. nt patrice Mar 2013 #63
The last Pope despised the Jesuits so we will see. Picked a good name I will say. glinda Mar 2013 #127
Intellectual rigor, anyway Hekate Mar 2013 #155
His undergrad was philosophy too, that used to be a politcal hindrance in the RC church. I know patrice Mar 2013 #187
"We must respect the other fellow's religion, but only in the sense and to the extent Tierra_y_Libertad Mar 2013 #64
Thank you for showing some progressive civility. Comrade Grumpy Mar 2013 #65
I'm sure the millions of Catholics around the world are excited and hopeful liberal_at_heart Mar 2013 #66
Thanks for posting this n/t joesdaughter Mar 2013 #67
He DOES have a resume against Gays & Abortion, so that's telling, but Argentina is also a survivorof patrice Mar 2013 #68
He also has... TeeYiYi Mar 2013 #86
That'd make a revealing discussion for comparison of empirical effects of policy related to the 2 patrice Mar 2013 #91
I'm kind of excited by the, even, indirect relations to Liberation Theology. nt patrice Mar 2013 #92
Thank you LeftInTX Mar 2013 #70
Thanks. musical_soul Mar 2013 #72
Congratulations from here. This is historic -- the first non-European-nation pope ever Hekate Mar 2013 #74
That is a powerful statement there. freshwest Mar 2013 #152
Thank you, Skinner! Octafish Mar 2013 #75
Anyone who knows anything about St. Francis has to wonder what this means. reformist2 Mar 2013 #77
He didn't put on the jeweled gold cross, I noticed. MADem Mar 2013 #131
i'd like to add my congratulations too shireen Mar 2013 #79
Skinner, thank you for a classy post. One thing LibDemAlways Mar 2013 #80
I respect religious freedom and quinnox Mar 2013 #84
Thank you, Skinner. Brigid Mar 2013 #88
Glad to know there'll be at least one civilized OP on this. (nt) Posteritatis Mar 2013 #90
wonderful thread Skinner liberal_at_heart Mar 2013 #93
Thanks Skinner. redwitch Mar 2013 #95
K&R redqueen Mar 2013 #96
Thank you! ucrdem Mar 2013 #99
Post removed Post removed Mar 2013 #100
Wow! hrmjustin Mar 2013 #108
Not bullshit and tolerance is not about condoning certain behaviour. great white snark Mar 2013 #113
As a lapsed Cathollic ellie Mar 2013 #102
K & R BuddhaGirl Mar 2013 #107
Thanks, Skinner. TwilightGardener Mar 2013 #111
Woohoo DUgosh Mar 2013 #112
Congrats on your latest anti-gay, anti-choice leader michigandem58 Mar 2013 #115
+1 times a bazillion. forestpath Mar 2013 #117
I guess we shall see, what we shall see. I just hope the truth comes out. CTyankee Mar 2013 #118
Class post, Skinner OhioChick Mar 2013 #122
Namaste grantcart Mar 2013 #123
Thank you, Skinner. distantearlywarning Mar 2013 #129
The Catholic Church picked a winner, the winner of the "Dirty War" in Argentina. RoccoR5955 Mar 2013 #133
As A Buddhist AsahinaKimi Mar 2013 #138
The ceremony was so moving. Zax2me Mar 2013 #139
K&R nt Nye Bevan Mar 2013 #140
Thank you. n/t adnoid Mar 2013 #141
Yeah, congrats to those 1 billion people who see women as less than men, efhmc Mar 2013 #142
Not a very good start. in my opinion. nt. OldDem2012 Mar 2013 #143
I'm gonna be calling him "Pope Missing." McCamy Taylor Mar 2013 #147
Nice sentiment, but Intolerance Underground's dog whistle will not be stayed. nt onehandle Mar 2013 #148
What goes around comes around... LAGC Mar 2013 #157
Here's the thing... Jeff In Milwaukee Mar 2013 #174
Rock on Pope Francis 1983law Mar 2013 #154
Yes, Congratulations. Warren DeMontague Mar 2013 #156
According to what I heard on the news today, Pope John was his mentor Rhiannon12866 Mar 2013 #158
thanks for this public statement. I was hoping I would see this. DrDan Mar 2013 #160
Hey, I'm an atheist but... Jasana Mar 2013 #162
If it's a big deal for a major world religion, then I respect it jsr Mar 2013 #164
Why? HuckleB Mar 2013 #186
Thank you Skinner! n/t obietiger Mar 2013 #166
Yes, good luck with your new Pope. Rex Mar 2013 #181
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