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50. Thanks for the link! I'll watch someday when I have the stomach for it.

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Any other atheists out there siding with the Pope over the President, VP, and House Speaker? [View all] Towlie Apr 15 OP

Me. rzemanfl Apr 15 #1

Reformed Agnostic here. charliea Apr 15 #40

I'd be on the devil's side if he was against those magats -- but he's part of them. erronis Apr 15 #47

Religion or not, the pope always has the high ground on moral issues. Srkdqltr Apr 15 #2

Maybe they expect the same treatment from the Catholic Church that Hitler got back in the 1930s... Towlie Apr 15 #6

I never understood that. Srkdqltr Apr 15 #8

Racism flashman13 Apr 15 #13

I'm pretty sure... GiqueCee Apr 15 #22

There was a moment in 2020 ok_cpu Apr 15 #9

And even the Knights of Columbus has sided with the Pope on this. pnwmom Apr 15 #14

Ah, but what about... GiqueCee Apr 15 #25

They are a cult on the far right edge. Hopefully Pope Leo will eventually let them go. nt pnwmom Apr 15 #38

I kind of doubt that. Laffy Kat Apr 15 #42

See comment 80. TommyT139 Apr 15 #81

How much more $$$$ does the church need? SidneyR Apr 16 #95

Looks like it's already underway TommyT139 Apr 15 #80

Thank you. I hadn't seen that. ok_cpu Apr 15 #44

Does ANYONE believe that Trump... maddiemom Apr 16 #96

Having the moral highground over Trump is a given for just about anyone, but TheProle Apr 15 #15

I don't consider either abortion or birth control to be immoral; I believe the Pope does. MLWR Apr 15 #18

Well...not always. progressoid Apr 15 #23

Thanks for the link! I'll watch someday when I have the stomach for it. erronis Apr 15 #50

Thanks for posting! Abolishinist Apr 15 #66

When compared to Trump, maybe. Gore1FL Apr 15 #60

Unless its about molesting children angrychair Apr 15 #73

This agnostic is on the Popes side MustLoveBeagles Apr 15 #3

Another agnostic here (because how can you really KNOW?)... maddiemom Apr 15 #35

Was baptized Lutheran, but agree with this Pope. nt allegorical oracle Apr 15 #4

Yes. My money is on Pope Bob from Chicago. Solly Mack Apr 15 #5

Ascension of Pope Francis modrepub Apr 15 #7

His title is a salute to LeoX the Pope who who backed the social gospel that- Yoyoyo77 Apr 15 #62

Of course ! He's a loyal American, unlike Trmp. nt eppur_se_muova Apr 15 #10

Sure am. sinkingfeeling Apr 15 #11

Yup. GB_RN Apr 15 #12

Me. nt Susan Calvin Apr 15 #16

I have a lot more respect for the pope than I do for MAGA. yardwork Apr 15 #17

Oh, hell yeah! 1WorldHope Apr 15 #19

If tRump ends up dying as a result of the Pope's righteous opposition Blue Owl Apr 15 #20

Atheist here... but today we're all Catholics! bsiebs Apr 15 #21

speak for yourself. TheProle Apr 15 #26

Peace. bsiebs Apr 15 #45

That I can get on board with TheProle Apr 15 #49

As an ex-Catholic and a proud atheist lanlady Apr 15 #24

I believe he is only supposed to be considered "infallible" when speaking ex cathedra. harumph Apr 15 #43

Add me to the list of atheists siding with the Pope. llmart Apr 15 #27

Me. RetiredParatrooper Apr 15 #28

To me, Pole Leo is a humanist who cares no_hypocrisy Apr 15 #29

Yes, Pope is Kind. Trump is 4 million mosquitoes. chouchou Apr 15 #30

This agnostic can't stand the pope Raine Apr 15 #31

His feelings on Trump are a BAD thing? Just asking. maddiemom Apr 15 #65

No that's not a bad thing but l can't put aside Raine Apr 15 #72

Me SamuelAdams Apr 15 #32

Anyone with morals would be against Trump. He is the most corrupt person ever in the WH. walkingman Apr 15 #33

I'm a devout atheist... GiqueCee Apr 15 #34

I'm with you Bayard Apr 16 #82

Winston Churchill quote rationalcalgarian Apr 15 #36

emphatically yes. barbtries Apr 15 #37

Yes. Ultimately, it is about the values and not about any supernatural claims. Collimator Apr 15 #58

Yes Drum Apr 15 #39

These people use religion as a facade BeneteauBum Apr 15 #41

Me too. I really liked Pope Francis as well, even though we disagreed on several issues Greybnk48 Apr 15 #46

As an atheist who called T the Anti-Christ many moons ago, I feel vindicated. GreenWave Apr 15 #48

Count me as another. Bev54 Apr 15 #51

Yep! MayReasonRule Apr 15 #52

I'm an atheist. I obviously prefer the Pope. NNadir Apr 15 #53

As a Buddhist, I am against greed, intolerance and lies. (among other things) usonian Apr 15 #54

Pope Francis & Leo were morally correct about ongoing atrocities SunImp Apr 15 #55

Yes IbogaProject Apr 15 #56

Ex-Catholic (a priest and a nun in my extended family) and now spiritual but not religious, but very much a fan of highplainsdem Apr 15 #57

Well, i think the Pope means well purr-rat beauty Apr 15 #59

yep...feels weird but I'm ethically aligned w/new pope TalenaGor Apr 15 #61

I am in. nt Prairie_Seagull Apr 15 #63

Here! chowder66 Apr 15 #64

Idiots, bullies and cultists always have the same response when you disagree with them. Aussie105 Apr 15 #67

I guess I'm agnostic, but I think this Pope is wonderful! wolfie001 Apr 15 #68

Atheist siding with the Pope. BidenRocks Apr 15 #69

It is amusing I will say that. I cannot endors either. Peace. twodogsbarking Apr 15 #70

Me. Pototan Apr 15 #71

Same here Retrograde Apr 15 #75

Nope duckworth969 Apr 15 #74

Easily! True Dough Apr 15 #76

I am not religious nor do I have anything good to say about organized religion, but on this issue, I agree with Pope Leo Deuxcents Apr 15 #77

I like Pope Bob Metaphorical Apr 15 #78

Recovering catholic here. In this case, siding with the pope. mwmisses4289 Apr 15 #79

Speaking of the Hillbilly Hemorrhoid, Conjuay Apr 16 #84

the enemy of my enemy... mike_c Apr 16 #83

Me! City Lights Apr 16 #85

My religious belief, or lack thereof, doesn't enter into it. Martin Eden Apr 16 #86

Me, absolutely! A decent man is a decent man. Buddyzbuddy Apr 16 #87

Yes, 100%! Simple good over evil. LymphocyteLover Apr 16 #88

I am, yes EnergizedLib Apr 16 #89

I:'m with the Pope. joshdawg Apr 16 #90

Yup. byronius Apr 16 #91

Agnostic for over 50 years siding with the Pope. Number9Dream Apr 16 #92

This atheist will take MAGA spanking from anyone any day of the week regardless of what dress they wear. Pacifist Patriot Apr 16 #93

Message to the Pope: Don't expect demons to listen and understand their faults mdbl Apr 16 #94