I Knew Pope Francis Was Good, But

[davidthegnome]

144. It's a tough call for me.

I have to wonder how I would feel if I were a homosexual. If this man suggested that it would be child abuse for me and someone I loved to adopt a child - some kind of satanic plot. I don't think I would like him very much.

Yet he has done and said good things, things that I agree with. I do not expect any man to be perfect - but I do expect him not to be cruel, not to deliberately promote ignorance and hatred based upon dogma and superstition.

This pope knows the difference between right and wrong. This pope is well aware that there are many children in this world that are desperately in need. This pope must surely know that there are many homosexual couples who could provide a good, safe and loving home for a child who otherwise would not have one. Does he truly believe that there is a Satanic plot to encourage homosexuals adopting children? You know... I really doubt it. One thing leaders often do is play to the masses, to the crowd. Even those who make waves will often maintain the pretense of more traditional stances in order to appeal to the masses. Obama's reversal on gay marriage, is one example of this.

I very much would like to be able to say that this pope is a good man, that I admire him. Yet... the most I can say is that he is better than any I have heard of during my life-time. No, I do not believe it is too much to expect for any rational, thinking man of this age... to expect him to be more open-minded, intellectually honest and kind.

In a very real sense, he is one of the world's last true Monarchs. If he wished to let women join the priesthood, priests to become married, if he wished to officially change the church's stance in regards to homosexuality... he and he alone could do these things. Until he does, I will not say that he is a good man and I will not admire him. I will say that he is better than the last.