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uriel1972

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14. I keep hearing that Christ was kind, humble, accepting and both poor and generous to others.

Reply to Angry Dragon (Original post)

Mon Jan 7, 2013, 01:55 AM

Jan 2013

I recall reading in at least one of the gospels that he enjoined his followers to go forth with as few belongings as possible.

I don't see this much in the Pope and RCC as an organisation. If they became more 'Christ-like', stopped preaching intolerance towards LGBT'ers and woman and did a bit more with all that wealth they have accumulated than I might give a tinker's cuss or more about what they had to say.

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Pope Benedict: Church Must Stand Against "Intolerant Agnosticism" [View all] Angry Dragon Jan 2013 OP

I'm an agnostic and far from intolerant..... AverageJoe90 Jan 2013 #1

The irony......it hurts..... djean111 Jan 2013 #2

Anybody who uses "agnosticism" and "dogmas" in the same sentence Warpy Jan 2013 #6

What is 'Intolerant Agnosticism'? LeftishBrit Jan 2013 #3

I guess you have to ask the pope that Angry Dragon Jan 2013 #5

It isn't. okasha Jan 2013 #7

The pfrase he used was "regnant agnosticism", as in ruling ideology. rug Jan 2013 #8

Here's the entire homily. rug Jan 2013 #4

Agree that intolerance of anyone's beliefs or lack of beliefs should be challenged. cbayer Jan 2013 #9

Does that include your calling creationists skepticscott Jan 2013 #12

Or how about wishing Richard Dawkins dead? trotsky Jan 2013 #16

Agnostic Jihad Fumesucker Jan 2013 #10

LOL! dimbear Jan 2013 #15

Oh, yes, because if there's anything that this church is against it's intolerance about beliefs... Arugula Latte Jan 2013 #11

...and amazing...and fascinating... Iggo Jan 2013 #13

Nope. I haven't shed a tear so far! Arugula Latte Jan 2013 #17

I keep hearing that Christ was kind, humble, accepting and both poor and generous to others. uriel1972 Jan 2013 #14

Ah, the old "well, well... you're intolerant of my intolerance!!! So there!!!" line. gcomeau Jan 2013 #18