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In reply to the discussion: There's nothing radical or exciting about Pope Francis. [View all]sibelian
(7,804 posts)14. Yes, actually, that's TRUE.
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Only the difference that none of us have such influence over 1.2 billion adherents
hlthe2b
Nov 2013
#2
By my response to you, I meant to convey a certain cynicism regarding his Popeness's influence.
sibelian
Nov 2013
#38
I believe the stampede of conservatives distancing themselves from him speaks volumes. nt
onehandle
Nov 2013
#3
What do you mean? I have not seen one single Bishop or Cardinal resign nor
Bluenorthwest
Nov 2013
#11
perhaps the first pope not to further the spanish inquisition would also be considered a great pope
dembotoz
Nov 2013
#6
What gets people excited about the pope is that he's doing what he's supposed to be doing
Renew Deal
Nov 2013
#7
Francis is the Ronald Reagan of religion, a facade of smiles and kindness covering
Bluenorthwest
Nov 2013
#9
Indeed...kindly point out which bit of the doctrine you think the Pope is deviating from:
msanthrope
Nov 2013
#26
Those that like him like an anti choice homophobe. They are free to do so, of course.
Bluenorthwest
Nov 2013
#21
His opinion about marriage equality certainly is distinguishable from ordinary liberals...nt
SidDithers
Nov 2013
#33
"Liberals" don't think gay marriage is "a destructive attack on God's plan."
Arugula Latte
Nov 2013
#39