another pearl from the pope

Col. Crackpot · Post by **Col. Crackpot** » 2004-06-04 01:21pm

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Pope denounces ``self-centered demands'' for abortion and same-sex unions

In his latest blunt assessment of U.S. society, Pope John Paul II on Friday denounced the acceptance of abortion and same-sex unions as "self-centered demands" erroneously depicted as human rights.

The pontiff said that "in the face of such erroneous yet pervasive thinking," visiting U.S. bishops should stress to congregations "their special responsibility for evangelizing culture and promoting Christian values in society and public life."

"Rights are at times reduced to self-centered demands: the growth of prostitution and pornography in the name of adult choice, the acceptance of abortion in the name of women's rights, the approval of same sex unions in the name of homosexual rights," he said.

The Catholic Church forbids abortion and considers homosexual activity a sin.

Last week, John Paul warned another group of U.S. prelates that American society is in danger of surrendering to a "soulless vision of life."

Greeting the latest group of bishops on the same day he held a private audience with President Bush, John Paul acknowledged the challenges to Catholic Church teaching and faith.

"Ambiguous moral positions, the distortion of reason by particular interest groups ... are just some examples of a perspective of life which fails to seek truth itself and then abandons the search for the ultimate goal and meaning of human existence," John Paul said.

He urged church leaders to be courageous despite detractors. "Some today view Christianity as weighed down by structures and failing to respond to people's spiritual needs," he said.

Every bishop must visit the Vatican every five years for periodic consultations. This year is the turn of bishops from the United States.

Wicked Pilot · Post by **Wicked Pilot** » 2004-06-04 01:24pm

I fart in his general direction.

Durandal · Post by **Durandal** » 2004-06-04 01:43pm

When was the last time anyone paid attention to what the living dead had to say about civil rights?

Montcalm · Post by **Montcalm** » 2004-06-04 01:46pm

He always see whats happening outside,but never say a word about pedophile catholic priests.

neoolong · Post by **neoolong** » 2004-06-04 01:49pm

And this is the guy getting the Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian award in the US.

Keevan_Colton · Post by **Keevan_Colton** » 2004-06-04 01:56pm

Well remember, voting democrat is the 8th deadly sin....

General Zod · Post by **General Zod** » 2004-06-04 02:07pm

Real cute the way the catholic church is up in arms over this whole gay marriage thing, yet doesn't make nearly as big an uproar over people doing other things in the bible that are perceived as sinful by their god, like eating unclean meats, divorcing your spouse or working on sunday.

Col. Crackpot · Post by **Col. Crackpot** » 2004-06-04 02:16pm

Keevan_Colton wrote:Well remember, voting democrat is the 8th deadly sin....

Voting Democrat will install a Catholic President. That should be interesting as bishops are already threatening Catholic polititians who don't obey church law.

Durandal · Post by **Durandal** » 2004-06-04 02:32pm

Col. Crackpot wrote:
Keevan_Colton wrote:Well remember, voting democrat is the 8th deadly sin....
Voting Democrat will install a Catholic President. That should be interesting as bishops are already threatening Catholic polititians who don't obey church law.

We heard that back when John F. Kennedy was running. Any Catholic running for president would be a moron to just give into the Church's demands during his campaign if he ever hopes to win the Protestant vote.

neoolong wrote:And this is the guy getting the Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian award in the US.

How the Hell does that work? He opposed the War on Iraq. By definition, he must be a terrorist! Time to invade the Vatican!

Col. Crackpot · Post by **Col. Crackpot** » 2004-06-04 02:37pm

Durandal wrote:
Col. Crackpot wrote:
Keevan_Colton wrote:Well remember, voting democrat is the 8th deadly sin....
Voting Democrat will install a Catholic President. That should be interesting as bishops are already threatening Catholic polititians who don't obey church law.
We heard that back when John F. Kennedy was running. Any Catholic running for president would be a moron to just give into the Church's demands during his campaign if he ever hopes to win the Protestant vote.

Gay rights and abortion weren't issues in 1960.

The Kernel · Post by **The Kernel** » 2004-06-04 03:49pm

Yeah, this guy sure is right, the real problem in this country are petty civil rights, not the fact that his priests are molesting children en mass (heh) and getting away with it.

JME2 · Post by **JME2** » 2004-06-04 03:56pm

Durandal wrote:When was the last time anyone paid attention to what the living dead had to say about civil rights?

Hah! Good one.

HemlockGrey · Post by **HemlockGrey** » 2004-06-04 04:47pm

The POPE condemned us? My GOD! The POPE...well then, erm...uh...

AHAHAHAHAHAHAH!

Seriously, who gives a flying fuck what the Pope has to say? I feel sorry for the guy personally, but the office of Vicar of Christ does not and has never imparted any sort of special wisdom or judgement to a person, as anyone simply browsing through the history of the Pontificate can obviously see.

Plus, the Pope doesn't have any Normans. What the hell is he gonna do?

JME2 · Post by **JME2** » 2004-06-04 04:51pm

Time for another Robin Williams:

The only problem is that he's [the Pope] dressed like Liberace's stunt double.

Admiral Valdemar · Post by **Admiral Valdemar** » 2004-06-04 06:31pm

On the plus side, he told Bush to fuck off over the whole Iraq thing.

SirNitram · Post by **SirNitram** » 2004-06-04 06:40pm

'The Pope? How many divisions does he have?'

Knife · Post by **Knife** » 2004-06-04 07:15pm

SirNitram wrote:'The Pope? How many divisions does he have?'

1, very light Swiss division.

With pikes.

neoolong · Post by **neoolong** » 2004-06-04 07:56pm

SirNitram wrote:'The Pope? How many divisions does he have?'

What's the saying? God is on the side of those with close air support. Or something like that.

Durandal · Post by **Durandal** » 2004-06-04 08:03pm

neoolong wrote:
SirNitram wrote:'The Pope? How many divisions does he have?'
What's the saying? God is on the side of those with close air support. Or something like that.

I believe it's "God is on the side with the most artillery."

Andrew J. · Post by **Andrew J.** » 2004-06-04 09:46pm

Not even Catholics listen to the pope anymore.

Elfdart · Post by **Elfdart** » 2004-06-04 09:55pm

Admiral Valdemar wrote:On the plus side, he told Bush to fuck off over the whole Iraq thing.

That just proves the old saying that a broken watch is right twice a day.