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In reply to the discussion: Hey Catholic Cut-n-Runners: Come Back, Now. DU, Your Country, and World Need You. [View all]Phillip McCleod
(1,837 posts)5. truly this coronation of a new pope has us all a bit on edge it would seem.
the provocative statements have increased in number at the same time that many catholics are in a state of heightened awareness of their religion. it's a recipe for confrontation.
that's not always a bad thing. i think the left needs to rethink it's historical relationship with the rcc until the church gets on board with us. it been lopsided for wayyyy too long.
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Hey Catholic Cut-n-Runners: Come Back, Now. DU, Your Country, and World Need You. [View all]
MannyGoldstein
Mar 2013
OP
truly this coronation of a new pope has us all a bit on edge it would seem.
Phillip McCleod
Mar 2013
#5
It's his statements, pre-employment as pope, about things like same sex marriage.
AtheistCrusader
Mar 2013
#25
Thanks Manny, we need all the liberal hands on deck, The problem appears to be
Dragonfli
Mar 2013
#24
Yeah those evil nuns on their busses and catholic charities that feed the poor suck!
Dragonfli
Mar 2013
#40
Keep your friends close and your enemies closer is good advice, but it is predicated on the
Egalitarian Thug
Mar 2013
#42
Jewish, which is to say agnostic with side orders of argument and pastrami.
MannyGoldstein
Mar 2013
#45
Don't worry, I'm not cutting and running... I am getting sharper elbows, though!
reformist2
Mar 2013
#46
I think it's because the media has just had wall-to-wall "the pope is important" coverage
muriel_volestrangler
Mar 2013
#53