Pope Says It OK To Be Gay?

[Cow Poke]

There are a number of faithful Catholics who aren't real happy with him right now for this reason. He's kind of a loose cannon on this stuff.

Because, IMOHBAO, he's not as interested in "Catholics" or "the Church" as he his himself being seen as a "good man". It's kinda like the parent who wants to be more of a "buddy" than a parent.

[rogue06]

Because, IMOHBAO, he's not as interested in "Catholics" or "the Church" as he his himself being seen as a "good man". It's kinda like the parent who wants to be more of a "buddy" than a parent.

Heaven save us from the "cool mom/dad"

[Cow Poke]

Heaven save us from the "cool mom/dad"

That's IT! He wants to be "cool pope" - a popesicle!!!

[Catholicity]

That's IT! He wants to be "cool pope" - a popesicle!!!

I found him too lukewarm to be that cold

[Cow Poke]

I found him too lukewarm to be that cold

[NorrinRadd]

It's difficult to argue that harmful mutations are a result of the Fall if you are not a YEC (which I'm not).

Sidetrack -- Don't OECs and PEs also believe in a literal "first pair" and a literal Fall, regardless of the time frame?

[Cerebrum123]

Sidetrack -- Don't OECs and PEs also believe in a literal "first pair" and a literal Fall, regardless of the time frame?

What do gym teachers have to do with any of this?

[Catholicity]

Sidetrack -- Don't OECs and PEs also believe in a literal "first pair" and a literal Fall, regardless of the time frame?

Some TE's do. I am one of them.

[KingsGambit]

Sidetrack -- Don't OECs and PEs also believe in a literal "first pair" and a literal Fall, regardless of the time frame?

It's fiercely debated among TEs (don't know what PE stands for other than physical education).

[psstein]

There are a number of faithful Catholics who aren't real happy with him right now for this reason. He's kind of a loose cannon on this stuff.

Yep, count me in as one of them.

I have my own problems with some of what the Church teaches, but Francis throws away centuries of tradition and doctrine so people like him. There's also the reality that he's the first pope in centuries accused of propagating heresies.

[NorrinRadd]

It's fiercely debated among TEs (don't know what PE stands for other than physical education).

It stands for "I can't type when I haven't had enough caffeine."

[seer]

Now this...


As some bishops call for blessing gay unions, where does Pope Francis stand?

https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-cat...ngs-1527009408

[Catholicity]

Now this...


As some bishops call for blessing gay unions, where does Pope Francis stand?

https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-cat...ngs-1527009408

I have been following this closely, and as far as I know he's still against it, at least until he says otherwise. I can be wrong. It would upset me if I was.

[Cow Poke]

I have been following this closely, and as far as I know he's still against it, at least until he says otherwise. I can be wrong. It would upset me if I was.

I have a feeling he'll keep an eye on trends, and do pretty much whatever makes him look good in the eyes of the world. It's sad.

[Catholicity]

I have a feeling he'll keep an eye on trends, and do pretty much whatever makes him look good in the eyes of the world. It's sad.

There is a vote on abortion in Ireland this week. THe pope aint in Ireland weighing in....