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60. And the circulation of urban legends is something else to look out for

Mon May 5, 2014, 09:04 PM

May 2014

Several months ago someone posted a thread to DU about Francis sneaking out of the Vatican at night to feed the homeless. Well...

http://www.bostonglobe.com/news/world/2014/03/05/pope-francis-strikes-back-church-critics-sex-abuse/1AV6WpnxgqVTLN1Cpj09MJ/story.html

On other matters, Pope Francis expressed frustration with “ideological” interpretations of his words and deeds, with depictions of him as “superman” or a “star,” and with some of the urban myths that have grown up around him.

For instance, Francis cited widely circulated reports that he leaves the Vatican at night incognito to distribute food to homeless people in the area around St. Peter’s Square.

“It never entered my mind to do that,” the pope said....

And that isn't/wasn't the first time a thread has been posted reporting something Francis didn't actually do or say.

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THE Pope: "Let's Review EVERYTHING That JESUS Ever Said About Abortion & Gays & Contraception..." [View all] kpete May 2014 OP

He had a lot to say about the poor and the rich though, didn't he? nt Hekate May 2014 #1

If only this was not just a cruel fantasy. In actual fact, Francis' Bishops in Uganda are supporting Bluenorthwest May 2014 #2

Yes, If only Mr. Bergoglio would do as it is suggested he has done in that cartoon. MNBrewer May 2014 #7

He is being called to account in some places for his tacit support of the pogroms, but on DU folks Bluenorthwest May 2014 #11

yeah, between them and the Russia Today sockpuppets. MNBrewer May 2014 #12

+1000000000000 LadyHawkAZ May 2014 #18

And he does not have to stop with the New Testament when it comes to the rich. The Old Testament jwirr May 2014 #3

Ah. Igel May 2014 #4

Post removed Post removed May 2014 #5

For a non-theist you OldHippieChick May 2014 #6

It's well documented that atheists know more about various religions than most believers MNBrewer May 2014 #9

Why did you modify beliers with "most" and left athiests unmodified? rug May 2014 #14

See MNBrewer May 2014 #15

I had already read that. rug May 2014 #17

B.S. MNBrewer May 2014 #22

If I may step in here... xfundy May 2014 #30

Log me amongst that group Plucketeer May 2014 #37

My friend who attended divinity school told me that many who were in her program Arugula Latte May 2014 #38

Indeed---a deeper perusal of the root texts caused me to lose my vocation, and my faith. nt msanthrope May 2014 #65

You have to be careful about extrapolation. rug May 2014 #41

Mormons are an interesting outlier in that. AtheistCrusader May 2014 #35

We do. We always read widely and in depth to make sure we didn't miss something Warpy May 2014 #27

That is a VERY important point Brainstormy May 2014 #33

Julia Sweeney did a great one-woman show a few years ago, about that exact topic... SidDithers May 2014 #36

A hearty agreement Sid, what a great piece that is, the book and the show. Julia is great. Bluenorthwest May 2014 #46

I've seen it, it's hilarious Warpy May 2014 #51

atheist are unable to reason SoLeftIAmRight May 2014 #40

Obviously Nevernose May 2014 #49

Did you know that b comes before c and after a? SoLeftIAmRight May 2014 #55

So you make a statement Nevernose May 2014 #57

I find atheists boring SoLeftIAmRight May 2014 #58

Thanks for the clarification! Nevernose May 2014 #59

Try my experiment. SoLeftIAmRight May 2014 #63

You think people who believe in unproven, unsubstantiated claims phil89 May 2014 #54

That is a lot of words to put into my mouth - hope you washed your hands. SoLeftIAmRight May 2014 #56

Brilliant - your standard response to any reply to your blanket "atheist are unable to reason" claim muriel_volestrangler May 2014 #61

Wow! SoLeftIAmRight May 2014 #62

The burden of proof is on the people asserting that something exists. Arugula Latte May 2014 #66

open your eyes SoLeftIAmRight May 2014 #68

By your reasoning it is absurd to assert that there are no unicorns and leprechauns. Arugula Latte May 2014 #70

Do you realize how silly you sound? SoLeftIAmRight May 2014 #73

I've been here since 2001, so that's another thing you're wrong about. Arugula Latte May 2014 #74

There you go - working from a lack of information. SoLeftIAmRight May 2014 #78

You are admitting to signing up to DU more than once muriel_volestrangler May 2014 #81

Yes SoLeftIAmRight May 2014 #82

Here's a bit of advice: muriel_volestrangler May 2014 #85

Uhh -- NO ONE was posting before 2001. DU started on January 20, 2001. Arugula Latte May 2014 #83

Oh! You mentioned "quantum"! You must be a serious thinker! mr blur May 2014 #76

As your ball comes bouncing weakly from left field... SoLeftIAmRight May 2014 #89

Atheism makes no assertions. phil89 May 2014 #90

For years I rejected the following claim: SoLeftIAmRight May 2014 #91

You've more or less repeated the same thing to me as to others muriel_volestrangler May 2014 #72

do you really want to do this? SoLeftIAmRight May 2014 #75

OED definitions: muriel_volestrangler May 2014 #77

I do not believe. SoLeftIAmRight May 2014 #79

That's funny. You exude pomposity in your posts. Arugula Latte May 2014 #84

Thank you SoLeftIAmRight May 2014 #87

. rug May 2014 #8

thanks kpete May 2014 #10

Or to quote Stephen Colbert: Initech May 2014 #13

What are "Things you'll never hear Pope Photo-Op say"?...nt SidDithers May 2014 #16

, blkmusclmachine May 2014 #19

It's like I've said, the Republicans only talk about abortion for ONE reason... Spitfire of ATJ May 2014 #20

Here's what He said: DeSwiss May 2014 #21

Guess Francis didn't get the memo. Since he is very much anti-choice, anti-contraception, NYC Liberal May 2014 #23

Yep. That's why I thought this cartoon was all about Francis' hypocrisy... theHandpuppet May 2014 #25

Oh, but he washes feet and talked smack about rich people Arugula Latte May 2014 #39

This Pope (a Latin one, no less - yay!) is pissing off right wingers big time! Sarah Ibarruri May 2014 #24

Yeah, well he's pissing off a lot of progressives as well. theHandpuppet May 2014 #26

Incorrect. Catholicism, not someone specific, upsets some no matter what. :) Am I right? nt Sarah Ibarruri May 2014 #28

Is there some part of my post that was unclear? theHandpuppet May 2014 #29

Maybe I didn't. Are you saying that you object to FRANCIS, while not objecting to any other popes, Sarah Ibarruri May 2014 #43

I'm responding to the OP theHandpuppet May 2014 #45

You should read the entire piece I have excerpted below Bluenorthwest May 2014 #47

No, you're wrong. trotsky May 2014 #32

But that *IS* Catholicism. Protestantism is where women have leadership. nt Sarah Ibarruri May 2014 #42

That's also wrong. trotsky May 2014 #44

He sure is fooling a lot of progressives...nt SidDithers May 2014 #52

And the circulation of urban legends is something else to look out for theHandpuppet May 2014 #60

It's just PR to get more money n/t PrestonLocke May 2014 #31

So far, this Pope has been way better than Benny gopiscrap May 2014 #34

His Bishops in Uganda are calling for the elimination of gay people and for parents to turn in Bluenorthwest May 2014 #48

To be fair Nevernose May 2014 #50

I agree gopiscrap May 2014 #88

+1 demosincebirth May 2014 #53

How? Can you point a single change of dogma for the better? nt msanthrope May 2014 #67

So what's the over-under on the Pope allowing contraception? Jeff In Milwaukee May 2014 #64

There�s no need to change Church teaching on contraception, says Pope Francis in new interview theHandpuppet May 2014 #69

Of course not. This guy is all smoke-and-mirrors PR. And people on DU fall for it over and over ... Arugula Latte May 2014 #71

What is the point of posting this inaccurate comic again? n/t Humanist_Activist May 2014 #80

*cough* bullshit *cough* PeaceNikki May 2014 #86