Israel hawks to Pope Francis: Stay out of politics

[okaawhatever]

After Pope Francis moved to recognize a Palestinian state, some gung-ho defenders of Israel suggested the pontiff should stick to preaching and stay out of politics.

“It’s interesting how the Vatican has gotten so political when ultimately the Vatican ought to be working to lead people to Jesus Christ and salvation, and that’s what the Church is supposed to do,” said Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-S.C.), a hawkish defender of Israel.

It wasn’t just Duncan. Several House conservatives seemed exasperated that Francis, who will address Congress this fall, approved the Vatican’s recognition of Palestine as a state. On Wednesday, critics said Rome needs to leave the question of Palestinian statehood to be sorted out in the Middle East.

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“I’m surprised that the pope would recognize Palestine when they’re still haters who want to eliminate Israel off the map and don’t recognize Israel,” said Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-Texas), a member of the Israel Allies Caucus. “The Pope is the head of his religion, and he makes those calls for himself, but I represent 700,000 people from East Texas and a vast majority agree with me.”

More Republicans saying crap that's so ignorant it's funny at link:

Read more: http://www.politico.com/story/2015/05/israel-hawks-to-pop-francis-stay-out-of-politics-117929.html#ixzz3a8lDq4ib

[closeupready]

1. He can't. He's head of a sovereign state. Policy is what he DOES.

But never let reality get in the way of sophistry.

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

2. Would they denounce Pope Urban II for being too political when he started the crusades?

[hollysmom]

3. you have to include this quote it is amazing

“He’s a religious figure and he has every right to have his political viewpoint, but someone of that profile should have strong scriptural foundation for whatever positions he takes that are extensively representing the head of the Catholic Church,” Franks said. “I think this is probably one he should not have expressed.”

because the pope does not know the bible as well as you do? Ass. amazing, I hope his opponent in the next election uses that quote

[Kingofalldems]

4. These fundies don't even think the Pope is a Christian.

[LittleBlue]

5. Stay out of the West Bank

Stay out of a woman's uterus

You first

[tanyev]

6. Interesting how they only notice the pope is political when he disagrees with them.