The Pope gives Atheists some credit

[dingdao]

Pope Francis said in his first General Audience of 2019 that it is better to be an atheist than a churchgoing Christian who hates other people. In 2017, he suggested it was better for one to be an atheist than a Catholic who leads a hypocritical double life.

Wow, a Pope who is calling out those who claim to be Christian.

 

[Cooky]

Pope Francis is wrong if by "hypocritical double life" he means sinner.

 

[Jollybear]

Pope Francis said in his first General Audience of 2019 that it is better to be an atheist than a churchgoing Christian who hates other people. In 2017, he suggested it was better for one to be an atheist than a Catholic who leads a hypocritical double life.

Wow, a Pope who is calling out those who claim to be Christian.

So in otherwords the pope is saying its better to be stupid then to be a hypocrite.

I think its better to be smart, PLUS not a hypocrite. Both together is better.

 

[Woberts]

That pedophile can keep his praise. He can give it out to those who deserve it, i.e more pedophiles. It's how the church works nowadays.

 

[dingdao]

That pedophile can keep his praise. He can give it out to those who deserve it

Interesting phrase.

 

[Father Heathen]

So in otherwords the pope is saying its better to be stupid then to be a hypocrite.

I think its better to be smart, PLUS not a hypocrite. Both together is better.

Infantile.

 

[Thief]

Pope Francis said in his first General Audience of 2019 that it is better to be an atheist than a churchgoing Christian who hates other people. In 2017, he suggested it was better for one to be an atheist than a Catholic who leads a hypocritical double life.

Wow, a Pope who is calling out those who claim to be Christian.

that was a bold move

but scripture supports it....
There are many who would say to Me......Lord!...Lord!
and I know them not
Get thee back ye workers of inequity

 

[sun rise]

that was a bold move

but scripture supports it....
There are many who would say to Me......Lord!...Lord!
and I know them not
Get thee back ye workers of inequity

I see it that way as well.

 

[Revoltingest]

Pope Francis said in his first General Audience of 2019 that it is better to be an atheist than a churchgoing Christian who hates other people. In 2017, he suggested it was better for one to be an atheist than a Catholic who leads a hypocritical double life.

Wow, a Pope who is calling out those who claim to be Christian.

It still sounds like faint praise.

Reminds me of the old joke....
Bob: I saw Sam molest a dead dog.
Pat: Sam didn't do that. I saw the dog move.

 

[Cooky]

I live a hypocritical double life... So the pope wants me to take up atheism, and teach my young children atheism?

He might as well end the sacrament of reconciliation.

 

[Revoltingest]

I live a hypocritical double life... So the pope wants me to take up atheism, and teach my young children atheism?

He might as well end the sacrament of reconciliation.

At least atheism is very easy to teach.

 

[ChristineM]

So in otherwords the pope is saying its better to be stupid then to be a hypocrite.

I think its better to be smart, PLUS not a hypocrite. Both together is better.

I see the christian is strong in you. Thats no way to be smart

 

[ChristineM]

At least atheism is very easy to teach.

No god, end lesson.

 

[Cooky]

At least atheism is very easy to teach.

As convenient as that may be, I think I'll pass. I don't believe the pope actually said that... I think people purposely misrepresent what he says all the time by taking snippets out of context.

(I think his statement was to clergy only)

 

[Cooky]

I see it that way as well.

But Jesus' whole ministry was based on the forgiveness of sin.

"It will be shed [His blood] for you and for all, so that sins may be forgiven"

 

[Vinayaka]

Talk is talk. Better than nothing, perhaps. Real change means action. He could start by excommunicating convicted priests and enablers of abuse. He could fund indigenous schools with no Catholic curriculum.

 

[Cooky]

Pope Francis and Donald Trump both talk very much. So, so many words.

Personally, I speak very little in real life, but my words are more accurate.

 

[Cooky]

Talk is talk. Better than nothing, perhaps. Real change means action. He could start by excommunicating convicted priests and enablers of abuse. He could fund indigenous schools with no Catholic curriculum.

Bishop Olmstead excommunicated a priest from my old diocese. Olmstead is a very wise man. I felt the Holy Spirit in him when I met him.

 

[Vinayaka]

Bishop Olmstead excommunicated a priest from my old diocese. Olmstead is a very wise man. I felt the Holy Spirit in him.

As I understand it, that would be unusual. But my understanding is limited too.

 

[Vinayaka]

He could also do something about nun rape. After Years Of Abuse By Priests, #NunsToo Are Speaking Out So far he's only acknowledged it, and that was just recently. Time to step up to the plate, hire some non-Catholic investigators, and go after these dirty old men of power, prosecute to the fullest extent of the law, as they say, then excommunication.