Pray For The Pontiff

[Placebo]

[DebJ]

1. why?

[Placebo]

4. I dunno. I'm an atheist.

[bigwillq]

9. Regardless of our religious beliefs

We should hope for the best for the Pope.
He is a human being after all.

I am not into prayer but I do wish the Pope the best!

[matcom]

26. friend of pedophiles

:eyes:

[bigwillq]

29. I do take your statement into consideration and have little love for

the Catholic church or the priests who raped little boys/girls.

I think the Catholic church needs an over haul in how they conduct business, like waiting for the Pope to die in office before a new Pope is ordained.

But come on, the poor man has no idea what the hell is going on. He shouldn't be in power. He's old and sick. No need to hate on him.

[matcom]

30. he harbors Cardinal Law

and the rest of them. spend some time up here in Boston and let me know if you feel differently.

not to even MENTION his/their stance on a woman's rights.

no thanks. i see no redeeming qualities in the Vatican thank you

[bigwillq]

36. I also don't feel any redeeming qualities about the Vatican

but I also don't feel the need to make fun of or wish any further bad news towards the Pope at this time. He's at the end of his rope, he'll be dead so and wishing any more bad news against him really won't solve anything.

[matcom]

37. i don't wish bad things on anyone

but i also don't pray, especially for people who deserve a special place outside their idea of the perfect afterlife

[DrWeird]

41. You guys are both right.

Yes, he was a homophobic bigot, no, in all honesty he probably had nothing to do with the molestations.

[matcom]

43. he didn't molest anyone

too old.

he hid/is hiding the fuckers though

[DrWeird]

44. I doubt it.

He's far too senile. His handlers might be, but not John Paul himself.

[bigwillq]

42. I am not praying for the Pope

nor have I ever pray for the Pope, nor do I ever pray in general.

[JohnKleeb]

27. Thanks guys

Really, I can understand why some of you aren't fans of the man but he has done some good for this world, I dont agree with him on some things either.

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

2. no offense but can we post this down in religious forums?

[mopaul]

3. I hope the best for the ol' guy

he's a real trooper.

[ronnykmarshall]

14. He really is.

He recovered from being shot in 1981 without a hitch.

I'll never forget when I got to see him in SF in 1987. I'm not even Catholic and I was so moved by it.

[n2mark]

5. He is in my prayers

although I disagree with him, he is a good man and has strong beliefs.

[WindRavenX]

Placebo!!!!

Where have you been?? Did you get tickets to the U2 tour?? :hi:

[Placebo]

10. I've been around.

:9

I just don't post much anymore. And no, I didn't get U2 tickets. :(

What's new with you? :D

[WindRavenX]

12. not much

I am wicked psyched coz I did get U2 tickets- all the Boston shows sold out in 7 minutes, but I managed to score one.
Other than that, just monkeying around and stuff. Glad to hear you're ok! :hi:

[Placebo]

15. Glad you're doing well too.

Stay fab.

[WindRavenX]

20. will do

Take care of yourself, and don't be a stranger- drop an IM or something! :P

[Bluebear]

18. Cool poem last night

:hi:

[WindRavenX]

23. thank you!

I appreciated the feedback- it will help during the editing phase :hi:

[Richardo]

6. I can't wait for the hate posts....3....2....1....mark

DON'T pray for him if you don't want to.

But please spare us the hate. Just put the thread on 'Ignore' like a big boy or girl.

OR - perhaps this is more appropriate in the Religion forum.

[Bluebear]

7. Not religious but all the best for our Catholics DUers

[ronnykmarshall]

8. I just heard he's been taken to the hospital.

He's having breathing problems.

[DS1]

11. Yo, he's covered

[GoddessOfGuinness]

13. Peace to all

Whatever my differences with him, I appreciate that he did not sanction the illegal invasion of Iraq.

[matcom]

16. why is this here?

no offense but.....well, yes, SOME offense :eyes:

[SHRED]

17. Condoms bad

Little boys good?

:evilfrown:

[Feathered Fish]

19. No way

Why would I? Let's whip this Catholic Church into shape! It's about time for another reformation, and with this jerk's death it may be possible.

[JohnKleeb]

21. Will do, thanks

[ronnykmarshall]

22. This was taken a few days ago.

I think the ol' guy will be ok. He's a tough cookie!

[DrWeird]

24. I'll pray that he doesn't suffer much longer.

And I mean that in a respectful way.

[JohnKleeb]

25. God just what I need

Anti Catholicism on a Tuesday, I think I'll go have a smoke.

[Feathered Fish]

32. Not liking the Pope is different than anti-catholicism

He is not a good guy, imo. In order for the religion to survive, it needs some tending and new ideas on how to appeal to people. A good start would be exposing every last priest that has exploited any child and publically ex-communicate them. Then they can work on their attitude towards women - - hence, another reformation.

[JohnKleeb]

33. do we really need this though?

He's a good person, has done a lot good in his life I think. He's not infallable, I dont believe that for a min.

[Feathered Fish]

34. Fine

But I am not anti-catholic, just for the record.

[JohnKleeb]

35. I believe you but Ive seen some comments by others before that make

me queasy. Calling us blind and etc, I already feel like a minority in a state that is only 13% Catholic.

[Spider Jerusalem]

38. Yeah, that can be tough.

Not many Catholics around here, either. I remember my mother telling me about accepting an invitation from someone to go to church with them, or something like that...trying to save her from her error, I suppose...and she was introduced thusly: "Everyone, this is Melanie...let's all pray for her, because she's a Catholic and she's going to hell." Nice, eh?

[JohnKleeb]

40. Its Catholic Vs Fundie Baptist in our governor's race

Tim Kaine is a pro life, anti death penalty against the pro life, very pro death penalty, Jerry Kilgore. Kaine is considered liberal by Virginian standards, Warner even distanced himself from him when they first ran even though Kaine really isn't that liberal overall, he barely won but Warner won by a more comfy margin. Also a lot of the Catholics around here are a little right wing so even more the wholly.

[Spider Jerusalem]

45. Yeah...

you know, that's one thing to respect about the Church, even if you disagree...pro-life AND anti-death-penalty. Which seems to me to be a more consistent position than prro-life AND pro-executions...(personally, I'm pro-choice, especially in cases of rape, incest, and danger to the life of the mother).

[JohnKleeb]

46. Many people dont get that

but yes I Find that very admirable.

[joeybee12]

28. Don't flame me, but I'm surprised he's still kicking! Seriously, he

has been through a heck of a lot.

Don't agree with most of what he stands for, but I sort of feel the way about him like I do a lot of people of that generation--I don't try to argue with some of my father's friends.

Anyway, I wish him well. I only don't wish Dumbo and his evil cohorts well.

[sundog]

31. here we go

:nuke:

[ScreamingMeemie]

39. I will. Thanks.

n/t

[lumberingbear]

47. As a gay man....

I disagree with him on alot of matters, but I will pray for his health.