Comments on: Pope reaffirms opposition to contraception

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 14:50:44 +0000

Bobbo,

It isn’t about ones relationship with the pope, it is about ones relationship with God. I imagine (as millions do) that just because there is a representative “making the rules” doesn’t mean that he trumps ones own feelings about God.

The pope isn’t really relative anymore and hasn’t been for a long time. Maybe that is shifting the Catholic Church slowly rather than some crazy uprising.

By: Improbus

Improbus — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 13:33:58 +0000

Christ would have thrown this guy and his team out of the temple.

By: amodedoma

amodedoma — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 11:10:07 +0000

This pope really scares me. I have yet to see a photo or video of this guy where his eyes show the love he should have in his heart. With John Paul you could see he had love for his world, with the ‘Rat’ all I see is fear and ambition. I guess religous leaders are no different from political leaders. That the pope is against contraception is no big surprise. What is disappointing is like when a 12 y.o. girl in some 3rd world country gets pregnant through rape and the pope won’t make an exception to the dogma so she can abort.

By: The Commodore

The Commodore — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 04:03:11 +0000

Hey, #5 post, let’s think about this. Do the players always make the rules? While this makes sense on a certain level, in reality the rule makers are generally NOT the players. If they were, game play would get chaotic and the game would only end when the players got sick of playing. If the players made the rules, the soliders would eventually come home and send the old men out to war. There’s a reason why we’re better off having the old ruling the young.

By: hah hah

hah hah — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 01:25:37 +0000

What does he have to worry about? Little boys can’t get pregnant.

By: deowll

deowll — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 00:50:44 +0000

Do the members of his church even pay attention to what he says on this topic?

If they do they may be the last of Christians left before the Mullahs kill the rest of the West off.

By: bobbo

bobbo — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 00:30:22 +0000

#22–linus==you say: “No need to flush religion to live life the way I want.” /// How do you handle having different views than your religion?

The Pope will tell you that if you believe in contraception you are not a Catholic. No room for disagreement with God’s representative on earth. Don’t actually know if contraception is not one of those base tenents or if you can repent everytime you think for yourself.

Now, if your church actually doesn’t believe in anything except your donations, then Amen!

Otherwise, it is relevant to note that formal religion stays alive through the hypocrisy of the rank and file==in the congregation as well as the leadership.

Its a saving grace.

By: LinusVP

LinusVP — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 00:20:12 +0000

Couldn’t agree more on the silly outfits!

21 Jag. No need to flush religion to live life the way I want. I’m really happy with life as is. (pesky religion and all)

By: Jägermeister

Jägermeister — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 22:55:00 +0000

Who the heck would be able to have sex after this?

#3 – LinusVP – If you don’t like it there’s plenty of alternative Christian churches that are fine with contraception.

Or flush religion and live life the way you want to live it.

By: Dallas

Dallas — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 22:54:19 +0000

I have not see an outfit that fascinating since The Wizard of Oz. He sure blows away what Glenda the good witch was wearing.

By: Mr. Fusion

Mr. Fusion — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 22:34:59 +0000

#18, Montanaguy,

Ah, c’mon, aren’t you the least bit aroused by that outfit?

By: Montanaguy

Montanaguy — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 21:26:30 +0000

Wasn’t Jesus opposed to idolatry? The vatican is one vast obscene spectacle of worldly wealth. And at its helm…this gilded mannequin. Very spiritual, very contemplative.

By: Pape

Pape — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 21:16:17 +0000

I wonder how the countries that limit births like this… or i guess they just avoid being catholic?

and i love that ‘post hole digger’ hat!

By: Mister Ketchup

Mister Ketchup — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 20:39:11 +0000

How about those red shoes?! They get nuns pregnant by dressing them as altar boys.

By: JimD

JimD — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 20:28:47 +0000

#14 Eric, well they are ALL IN THE THEATER, only the Catholics take IT ENTIRELY TOO SERIOUSLY !!!

#12 Dallas, he is STILL WEARING THE RED SHOES !!! Wonder if he has only one pair ? Cause the outfit is a natural for GOLDEN SLIPPERS !!!