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Bluenorthwest

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11. In my view, those who offer sneering lectures but refuse to answer direct questions are

Sun Jul 27, 2014, 09:13 AM

Jul 2014

displaying the exact sort of disrespect for others that allows raging bigots like Francis to hold sway. You were asked:
"What reasons would you accept for DU OP's glorifying a man who says he is at war against your household and wants his followers to fight it with him?"

Would you ever accept positive posts about some preacher who says your household is evil and God wants others to destroy it?

If you can not even answer that, you and the OP both need to consider what is gained in posting about a hate mongering bigot in a community filled with those hated by the bigot. Also consider what might be lost.

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Pope: World War I should teach us: No more war [View all] n2doc Jul 2014 OP

"When will they ever learn"... Historic NY Jul 2014 #1

For you: Brigid Jul 2014 #15

Isn't it interesting that all-out nuclear warfare hasn't happened? Jerry442 Jul 2014 #2

There's no money..... DeSwiss Jul 2014 #20

I remember... ReRe Jul 2014 #3

Obiously their faith in God and Heaven isn't strong enough n/t n2doc Jul 2014 #4

Francis incites conflict using martial language, he has declared that fighting LGBT people is 'God's Bluenorthwest Jul 2014 #7

That's right. ReRe Jul 2014 #8

When does the DU contingent leave for the warfront? No Vested Interest Jul 2014 #19

We're still dealing with the fallout, behind on learing the lessons Cresent City Kid Jul 2014 #5

He is so self serving, this man who calls himself Francis has often declared that opposition to LGBT Bluenorthwest Jul 2014 #6

Ahem... ReRe Jul 2014 #9

Since the OP refuses to answer a question, I'll ask you one.... Bluenorthwest Jul 2014 #10

In my view, those who offer sneering lectures but refuse to answer direct questions are Bluenorthwest Jul 2014 #11

It's amazing how a few nice-sounding quotes (some out of context)... knowledgeispwr Jul 2014 #12

Excuse me? ReRe Jul 2014 #22

Because it is news that people might be interested in n2doc Jul 2014 #17

Wars to resolve conflicts aren't IMO as bad as wars to expand Empires. rhett o rick Jul 2014 #13

Political and religious leaders have a lot saidsimplesimon Jul 2014 #14

I think I'll pull out my "All Quiet on the Western Front" DVD today. Brigid Jul 2014 #16

Benedict XV also condemned the war (whereupon they called him the "Pape boche" MisterP Jul 2014 #18

It did teach the actual participants...... DeSwiss Jul 2014 #21

The only things learned from WW1 was not to do trench warfare any more and.... steve2470 Jul 2014 #23

Trench Warfare only occurred when the more powerful side decide NOT to attack. happyslug Jul 2014 #28

"When will they ever learn?" -- Pete Seeger. They never will. nt raccoon Jul 2014 #24

I recently heard the very best description of what it was like to be a soldier in WW1... Javaman Jul 2014 #25

I saw a movie once where WWIII was averted because the pope threatened to excommunicate CBGLuthier Jul 2014 #26

Catholicism should teach us: no more religion. truthisfreedom Jul 2014 #27

No Disrespect Here - But Isn't He A Little Bit Late With This?...... global1 Jul 2014 #29

If the Hundred Years War didn't teach us, nothing will tabasco Jul 2014 #30