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In reply to the discussion: Pope Francis trashes the ‘prosperity gospel’: Pompous Christians are ugly pagans [View all]Act_of_Reparation
(9,116 posts)73. Will you be hosting gladitorial games this Quinquatria?
If not, I think it is safe to assume you aren't the kind of pagan to whom Francis was referring.
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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