Pope Francis tells boy whose dog had died that heaven is open to all

[Feral Child]

84. That's arrogant, jberryhill.

You think I've read your posts. How cute. A bit self-absorbed, but cute.

I made an initial statement in this thread and have plenty to do rather than look for wisdom from jberryhill.

I've been attacked for everything from my writing style to my understanding of patristic exegesis. Including some prosaic comment about him being nice to the boy.

I've been much too busy to read other posts in this thread. I responded to your Norman Rockwell delusion in a way that seemed appropriate. I felt the naivete of your post, actually thinking that he cares a sacrilegious shit about this little boy's feelings, to be indicative of the mind-set of a person of religious faith. If I was wrong about that, I apologize, but merely correcting me with out the hyperbolic condemnation of my character would have sufficed.
Had you posted, "Dude, You're wrong, I'm not religious." I would have apologized, quite sincerely. Just as sincerely.

I made a mistake. Act like an adult, point out my error, but get over yourself. You lost the moral high-ground as soon as you fabricated your insult.

That "unfamiliar with the English language" dig was particularly cheap. If you're going to insult me, use a little imagination and say something more likely to actually injure. I'd suggest, "You're a pompous ass!" or "You're conceited and talk down to people." Close enough to the general opinion here to raise a welt. But, calling into question my understanding of English is so obviously inaccurate that it's just silly and childish. Might as well say Audubon hated birds.

The only thing that has ever struck me about you is your Bessie the Cow avatar. I think it's sweet, and it's original enough to be memorable. I can't say that of your posts. I must have read something one time or another or I wouldn't remember your avatar, but damned if I can recall what you had to say.

So, while you have every right to get indignant without provocation and vent your spleen, I'd suggest you save it for someone who gives a shit.