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Arugula Latte

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3. Thanks you. I was just called "a crazy" because I

Reply to NCTraveler (Original post)

Wed Jan 15, 2014, 12:29 PM

Jan 2014

don't think an anti-women, anti-gay leader of a church where only men have power is "progressive."

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Some thoughts on the new Pope, his influence in the world, and here at DU. [View all] NCTraveler Jan 2014 OP

Very well said JustAnotherGen Jan 2014 #1

The Pope probably will not be changing many things some believe should be changed. I do like his Thinkingabout Jan 2014 #2

Thanks you. I was just called "a crazy" because I Arugula Latte Jan 2014 #3

While I haven't seen the posts in question.. NCTraveler Jan 2014 #7

I've been called a 'hater' for not welcoming a bigot who opposes my rights. Bluenorthwest Jan 2014 #24

It just goes to show, people like to hear what they want to hear. cleanhippie Jan 2014 #4

Francis LOL snooper2 Jan 2014 #5

He's off his meds isnt he... Katashi_itto Jan 2014 #12

No, he is better now.. snooper2 Jan 2014 #18

And off to the greatest page for you. Vashta Nerada Jan 2014 #6

Thank you�this is where it really is at.. Tikki Jan 2014 #8

Kick. Arugula Latte Jan 2014 #9

Perhaps the topic can be moved to Religion forum? 1000words Jan 2014 #10

I don't think you are using the proper method while making this request. nt. NCTraveler Jan 2014 #11

It wasn't a formal request ... just a musing. 1000words Jan 2014 #13

As was I. NCTraveler Jan 2014 #15

Thank you for this thread theHandpuppet Jan 2014 #14

understood Egnever Jan 2014 #16

Take the bad? Nope, I will resist the bad as long as it continues to oppress me and those I love. PeaceNikki Jan 2014 #20

Sorry we don't have to take the bad, ie bigoted hate speech and actions Bluenorthwest Jan 2014 #25

No one is forcing you to do anything Egnever Jan 2014 #41

This is a very well worded post - although it convinces me further el_bryanto Jan 2014 #17

Respect and thoughtfulness should also be accorded Catholic DUers bklyncowgirl Jan 2014 #19

For those he shows hate and disdain for.... NCTraveler Jan 2014 #22

Golden Rule suggests that if you accept Francis saying gay people are from Bluenorthwest Jan 2014 #26

I left the Catholic Church many years ago because of these issues. bklyncowgirl Jan 2014 #32

Don't do that presume to know what I feel Bluenorthwest Jan 2014 #35

+1 BuddhaGirl Jan 2014 #39

VERY well said. Thank you. PeaceNikki Jan 2014 #21

Agree. ananda Jan 2014 #23

He's just a very successful schill. Unless he is a complete idiot... Walk away Jan 2014 #27

thanks and I am amazed how few think about others Bluenorthwest Jan 2014 #28

Thank you for posting this Bluenorthwest. NCTraveler Jan 2014 #29

Ditto that theHandpuppet Jan 2014 #31

Lipstick on a Pig HockeyMom Jan 2014 #30

This Pope's criticism of Capitalism is significant. Ron Green Jan 2014 #33

And I would like to see some 3 1/2 billion... theHandpuppet Jan 2014 #34

That's probably not going to happen overnight, Ron Green Jan 2014 #36

And this is a defense of a totally patriarchal organization? theHandpuppet Jan 2014 #38

But the RCC is one of the top 10 holders of real estate in the world Bluenorthwest Jan 2014 #37

And I do personally see it as a big move. NCTraveler Jan 2014 #40