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In reply to the discussion: Pope Francis Kisses Sick Man With Boils Showing The Healing Power Of Compassion [View all]AtheistCrusader
(33,982 posts)I do care what you think of these issues. That church, and I have official positions on those issues.
Which do you identify with/approve of?
That's what's important. I don't care if you think I'm a bloody-minded bastard. But I care what you think about same sex marriage. I care what you do with that belief, especially when you exercise your power as a member of the electorate to help or hurt others. I care about your motives.
Think of me as an asshole. I'm fine with that. Does me no harm. I can take it.
But there are people out there, suffering right now, some of them, suffering because of the official policies of this church, and it's political activities and activism.
I'm not important. The pope is not important, beyond his ability to sway or channel massive amounts of resources. Millions of dollars in political spending, and millions of minds, tied to votes, are important.