The Pope vs The Donald

[lessisbest]

As a former Catholic, nearly everything political that comes out of this Pope's mouth points to his socialists upbringing in Argentina. I'd like to see him excommunicate the "good" Roman Catholic, Nancy Pelosi, for her stance on abortion, which has much more religious merit than a non-Catholic like Trump and walls. But Pelosi goes to Rome each Easter, and I'm sure she's welcome, along with a generous donation to the Church. Typical!!!

[LDAHL]

As a former Catholic, nearly everything political that comes out of this Pope's mouth points to his socialists upbringing in Argentina. I'd like to see him excommunicate the "good" Roman Catholic, Nancy Pelosi, for her stance on abortion, which has much more religious merit than a non-Catholic like Trump and walls. But Pelosi goes to Rome each Easter, and I'm sure she's welcome, along with a generous donation to the Church. Typical!!!

If the Church were to excommunicate every sinner, who would be left to turn out the lights? Is Nancy Pelosi compromising her professed faith for political purposes? Yes. Does Francis sometimes let ideology color his pronouncements? Yes. Does the Church exist to serve the imperfect? I think so.

[Williamsmith]

I don't get where the Pope thinks it is appropriate to comment on a political figure with the direct knowledge that he will influence many to not vote for him. First of all, who says building a wall has anything to do with your Christlikeness? I have a gate that shuts at night to keep out unauthorized people......am I not like Christ. Do you have a fence around your property? Can I get into the White House? Not Christlike? A wall for to slow down illegal penetration of a sovereign country is political and has nothing to do with religiousity. The Pope knows it and is using it to sway political thinking. Are all Chinese unChristlike? I think it is a horrible accusation and one which indirectly sheds doubt on ones Christian claim. only a god can know your heart.

[Ultralight]

I don't get where the Pope thinks it is appropriate to comment on a political figure with the direct knowledge that he will influence many to not vote for him. First of all, who says building a wall has anything to do with your Christlikeness? I have a gate that shuts at night to keep out unauthorized people......am I not like Christ. Do you have a fence around your property? Can I get into the White House? Not Christlike? A wall for to slow down illegal penetration of a sovereign country is political and has nothing to do with religiousity. The Pope knows it and is using it to sway political thinking. Are all Chinese unChristlike? I think it is a horrible accusation and one which indirectly sheds doubt on ones Christian claim. only a god can know your heart.

How did the pope reach such high rank without a direct line to the man upstairs?

[Williamsmith]

How did the pope reach such high rank without a direct line to the man upstairs?

Dont you know? He does have a direct line. And God told him women are not good enough to be Pope. But don't build a wall.

[Ultralight]

...women are not good enough to be Pope. But don't build a wall.

How does this make sense to...well...to anyone?

[Teacher Terry]

There is no reason that Nancy P. has to be against abortion to be a good Catholic. I know many Catholics that are pro-choice. The Pope is a man and is not perfect but he is the best one I have seen in a long time.

[Ultralight]

What does a person have to do in order to not be a good Catholic?

[Teacher Terry]

I know very few people that blindly follow everything their church says. They shouldn't be expected to. We have minds & free will. It does not make someone bad at their religion.

[Ultralight]

I know very few people that blindly follow everything their church says. They shouldn't be expected to. We have minds & free will. It does not make someone bad at their religion.

What would make someone bad at their religion?