Reports that Pope is going to resign...

Aquarius34

Knex. wrote: »

Because, the Catholic church is an organistaion that, in my opinion, holds back society to a certain, if not large, extent. It directly affects us on a daily basis.

At least now that backward thinking git is out of his position, and hopefully a more modern thinking man can take his place. Although, modern thinking and the Catholic church is a bit of an oxymoron.

Of course, that's what the church has done since it was founded.

"checks to see if these walls are hollow"

endacl

What does the pope have for breakfast?












Ex Benedict!

:-)

Aquarius34

The Catholic church have enough gold and money to build a light beam spaceship to beam them the fcuk out of here! It's good timing now to do it as Benny has resigned. They can take all their money and gold with them.

endacl

Aquarius34 wrote: »

The Catholic church have enough gold and money to build a light beam spaceship to beam them the fcuk out of here! It's good timing now to do it as Benny has resigned. They can take all their money and gold with them.

How can they take it with them if they've spent it on a light beam spaceship?!?

Sarky

The ship is made of gold, silly!

achtungbarry

eviltwin wrote: »

What would Jesus do?

Go off to live with 12 men?

qwert2

Sarky wrote: »

Yes, it's just his opinion that the church covered up mountains of child abuse, that the pope demonised whole sections of society in his speeches which are available online. Not fact at all. Goodness, no.

There is a difference between opinion and fact. You would do well to learn it.

"claims to have brainwashed more than a billion people into its ranks"

Really?!

Aquarius34

endacl wrote: »

How can they take it with them if they've spent it on a light beam spaceship?!?

Well, suppose that's a fair question, but the dinosaurs only died out 7000 years ago, so you never know! They own a lot of banks so I am sure they'll have a few quid left over anyway. They can sell all their critter dresses and hats on ebay perhaps?

Anyway they are closest to God and that of course means God will grant them more money. Afterall they can make miracles happen!

Doctor Strange

Someone got on this sharpish (the last line)

For those who don't know what Operation Yewtree is: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Yewtree

Duggys Housemate

Aquarius34 wrote: »

Well, suppose that's a fair question, but the dinosaurs only died out 7000 years ago, so you never know! They own a lot of banks so I am sure they'll have a few quid left over anyway. They can sell all their critter dresses and hats on ebay perhaps?

Anyway they are closest to God and that of course means God will grant them more money. Afterall they can make miracles happen!

Another new atheist who thinks the Catholic Church is young earth creationist.

endacl

Duggys Housemate wrote: »

Another new atheist who thinks the Catholic Church is young earth creationist.

And.......


...... Thread goes haywire!

the culture of deference

Uncanny. 2 fictional icons leading hordes of deluded fans






Benny's legacy.

Nazi. Hilter youth and german army deserter.

Head of the Department of cover ups and silenced children in the vatican. Promoted

Pope (one of many current catholic popes) of RCC.

Duggys Housemate

endacl wrote: »

And.......


...... Thread goes haywire!

It wasn't the most cerebral of threads anyway.

Aquarius34

Duggys Housemate wrote: »

Another new atheist who thinks the Catholic Church is young earth creationist.

I'm not an Atheist, they too, are as lost as people who believe in religion.


I'm a realist...

magicbastarder

the culture of deference wrote: »

Hilter youth and german army deserter.

surely that's a good thing?

robindch

Duggys Housemate wrote: »

Another new atheist who thinks the Catholic Church is young earth creationist.

Ah heyor.. leave it ouuuuuuu...

Beruthiel

qwert2 wrote: »

In your opinion

Read that comment and this popped into my head:

robindch

Well, at least the Irish Times readers have their priorities right:

TheChizler

Was I being naive when I heard this this morning, to excitedly hope that the resignation was part of taking responsibility for his role in coverups etc?

I wonder will there be some renewed effort to prosecute for his involvement now that whatever protection his position entailed is gone.

One can always dream.

joseph brand

German Chancellor Angela Merkel

"He is and remains one of the most significant religious thinkers of our time."

Is this an oxymoron?

Minister-President of Bavaria Horst Seehofer

"With his charisma and his tireless work for the good of the Church, the Pope from Bavaria has inspired people all over the world."

If covering up for paedophiles and looking like a twisted, evil emperor, whilst spouting ignorance and bigotry constitutes charisma, then yes, he was quite 'charismatic'. Charles Manson was also a charismatic individual.

Banbh

the Pope from Bavaria has inspired people all over the world.

Another great Bavarian.

Banbh

There is a great outpouring of sh**te from RTE with every programme producing people whose lives were touched by their great leader.

No sign yet of the Holy Trinity - Waters, Quinn and O'Brien. Must be saving themselves for the heavy TV stuff later on. I wonder one of them doesn't go forward for the job - apart from Breda O'Brien who is unsuitable as she hasn't got a willie.

Beruthiel

Paddy Power taking bets.

Think I'll put some money on Peter Turkson (Ghana), for no other reason than he has a smiley face.



Great money to be made if you put a few quid on Father Dougal.

Aquarius34

Banbh wrote: »

Another great Bavarian.

Oh that will really let the cat out of the bag now. Am I impressed with someone mentioning "Bavaria!

Bannasidhe

TheChizler wrote: »

Was I being naive when I heard this this morning, to excitedly hope that the resignation was part of taking responsibility for his role in coverups etc?

I wonder will there be some renewed effort to prosecute for his involvement now that whatever protection his position entailed is gone.

One can always dream.

Naive??? Delusional more like.

robindch

Bannasidhe wrote: »

[...] Pope is going to resign...

Sticking to his principles like a good catholic, he pulled out before the job was done.

Bannasidhe

robindch wrote: »

Sticking to his principles like a good catholic, he pulled out before the job was done.

Ohhhh- you are awful - but I like it.

Doctor Strange

robindch wrote: »

Sticking to his principles like a good catholic, he pulled out before the job was done.

Not setting a great precedent in the whole area of "till death..." :pac:

Just Like Heaven

Odds on Dawkins for new pope

Penn

So... The Pope... What about that then, eh?

Liamario

As I said on one of the journal articles, I suspect the pope was being cyber bullied.
People asking ridiculous questions like-

Who was the first human to get a soul?
What has god been up to lately.
How come gays are an abomination, but its ok to eat fish?
Who shut the gates on purgatory? Did it have gates?
Why does god spend so much time at the grammys and so little helping starving children in Africa?

So, you can see how these ridiculous questions could be seen as bullying.

Liamario

Now that palpetine is gone, I can't wait till we see the new star wars to see what happens next!!!

nagirrac

Come on people, the real story here is who will be the next pope as according to our very own Saint Malachy from the 12th century he will be the last. The name of the last Pope according to Malachy will be Peter ^^^^^

My name is URL

joseph brand wrote: »

German Chancellor Angela Merkel



Is this an oxymoron?

Minister-President of Bavaria Horst Seehofer



If covering up for paedophiles and looking like a twisted, evil emperor, whilst spouting ignorance and bigotry constitutes charisma, then yes, he was quite 'charismatic'. Charles Manson was also a charismatic individual.

It's no worse than what Kenny had to say about him

On behalf of the Government and people of Ireland, I would like to extend best wishes to His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI following his declaration today that he intends to step down from his office.

This is clearly a decision which the Holy Father has taken following careful consideration and deep prayer and reflection.

It reflects his profound sense of duty to the Church, and also his deep appreciation of the unique pressures of spiritual leadership in the modern world.

This is a historic day in the life of the Catholic Church and for the many millions of Catholics, both here in Ireland and around the world.

Pope Benedict has given strong leadership and great service to the Church and her people for many decades.

I know that all of our thoughts and prayers will be with the Holy Father at this time, and also with those who will shortly gather in Conclave to choose his successor.

Bannasidhe

nagirrac wrote: »

Come on people, the real story here is who will be the next pope as according to our very own Saint Malachy from the 12th century he will be the last. The name of the last Pope according to Malachy will be Peter ^^^^^

We can but hope he will be the last.

Some people seem to think this means the end of the world but really, it means the end of the RCC... which will be nice.

seamus

Bannasidhe wrote: »

Some people seem to think this means the end of the world but really, it means the end of the RCC... which will be nice.

Problem is, if the prophecy comes true, it means that St Malachy really could see the future. Which means the Catholics are right

Bannasidhe

seamus wrote: »

Problem is, if the prophecy comes true, it means that St Malachy really could see the future. Which means the Catholics are right

Well, when Malachy was busy bitching to Pope Adrian about the Gaelic Church he utterly failed to see a Papal backed invasion and replacement of all Irish senior clergy for...ohhh...800 years give or take..so as a futuresayer I reckon he is on a par with the Mayans.

ShooterSF

I'd love to see Turkson get it just to see the disgust on some of the racist catholics that drink in the country pub I work.

nagirrac

Bannasidhe wrote: »

Well, when Malachy was busy bitching to Pope Adrian about the Gaelic Church he utterly failed to see a Papal backed invasion and replacement of all Irish senior clergy for...ohhh...800 years give or take..so as a futuresayer I reckon he is on a par with the Mayans.

The Mayans said nothing about the end of the world, that was people interested in selling books.
Our man Malachy said nothing about the end of the world either, he just said "The End" after the entry for the pope called Peter, indicating that was the last Pope.

Bannasidhe

nagirrac wrote: »

The Mayans said nothing about the end of the world, that was people interested in selling books.
Our man Malachy said nothing about the end of the world either, he just said "The End" after the entry for the pope called Peter, indicating that was the last Pope.

I didn't say he said the end of the world . I said some people interpret the 'last pope' thing as indicating the end of the world...

_GOD_

"Top catholic pulls out early"

Sierra 117

I think the Doctor should be the next pope. He wouldn't need to retire when he gets old, he could just regenerate.

nagirrac

Bannasidhe wrote: »

I didn't say he said the end of the world . I said some people interpret the 'last pope' thing as indicating the end of the world...

I know what you said:)
I think hopes for the end of the RCC anytime soon are a bit optimistic given their numbers worldwide. They could cease to exist as we know them which would be more realistic and welcome. There is no question they need to change their approach if they want to survive long term, something I think many if not most of their members would agree with.
Allowing priests to marry and accepting women as equals would be a great start.

Malari

Sierra 117 wrote: »

I think the Doctor should be the next pope. He wouldn't need to retire when he gets old, he could just regenerate.

Thought you were talking about Valentino Rossi for a minute....must get my geek on and look up "properties of Dr. Who"....:o

wench

My vote would be for Wil Wheaton - then there would only be one commandment - "Don't be a dick!"

robindch

wench wrote: »

My vote would be for Wil Wheaton - then there would only be one commandment - "Don't be a dick!"

Instead of the current "You must have one" presumably.

Stheno

What about Georgeous Georg as he's been nicknamed in the media?

Popes right hand man, already on the cover of vanity fair, has his own site?

robindch

This guy's running in some Italian election soon, innit?

legspin

Stheno wrote: »

What about Georgeous Georg as he's been nicknamed in the media?

Popes right hand man, already on the cover of vanity fair, has his own site?

I thought that was Gary Lineker for a sec

Bannasidhe

Pah - more bloody white men. Ha!

I know who I'm backing: