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In reply to the discussion: Pope Francis trashes the ‘prosperity gospel’: Pompous Christians are ugly pagans [View all]el_bryanto
(11,804 posts)9. So what should the Pope do to be more Humble in regards to this place?
Should that cathedral space be torn down?
Or open to the public (as it seems to be) so they can appreciate the art and architecture?
If you were to advise the pope what would you tell him to do?
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Pope Francis trashes the ‘prosperity gospel’: Pompous Christians are ugly pagans [View all]
DonViejo
Dec 2013
OP
Yes, but at least on some topics, he is asking his followers to respect their better natures.
Squinch
Dec 2013
#25
I don't read American Catholic, or the reports of the Catholic Conference of Bishops. Neither do
Squinch
Dec 2013
#35
Whatever, dear. How many of the others made the general public discuss these issues?
Squinch
Dec 2013
#61
"in ways he knows will challenge those who can actually do something about it"
Goblinmonger
Dec 2013
#66
Yes, no need to wonder where the room's most outspoken and self-righteous pagan
skepticscott
Dec 2013
#36
As a Pope Defender I want to say that while I generally agree with the Popes statements here
el_bryanto
Dec 2013
#15
The point he was trying to make was that they are something other than Christian.
cbayer
Dec 2013
#34
'Pagan' is here really not used in reference to a group or individuals of current pagans...
Act_of_Reparation
Dec 2013
#46
Pagan has always been a pejorative, also what you say about charity is not accurate
Bradical79
Dec 2013
#59
I guess the pope is allowed a no true Scotsman argument, given the direct line to god.
Warren Stupidity
Dec 2013
#80