The Pope Resigns - Page 11

bobabode · #**101** 02-14-2013, 11:37 PM

Pfffft, politics=religion?

Wasillaguy · #**102** 02-15-2013, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by BlueStreak

But, I do believe that ALL of the Popes and most religious leaders are really nothing more than politicians and businessmen, pushing an agenda and selling their product.

Regards,
Dave

I believe all politicians are nothing more than Popes, pushing their versions of morals and values.

bobabode · #**103** 02-15-2013, 03:17 AM

You can do something about one but not the other, Was. Sounds like you're a Samuel Clemens fan.

BlueStreak · #**104** 02-15-2013, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Wasillaguy

I believe all politicians are nothing more than Popes, pushing their versions of morals and values.

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Originally Posted by bobabode

You can do something about one but not the other, Was. Sounds like you're a Samuel Clemens fan.

That's right, and this is the problem with Theocracy. Grumble all you like about Democracy, at least we all have the opportunity to campaign and vote for the politicians. Only a relativiely small handful get to choose the Pope and once in, he has the job for life if he wants it. (And, NO, I don't buy the notion that it's God that chooses him.

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Dave

piece-itpete · #**105** 02-15-2013, 07:44 AM

Not only is the central Church organisation a charity powerhouse, I believe that doesn't include the individual congregations' stuff. And there's a lot of them.

Nice thing, if we don't agree with the Catholic Church we simply don't have to join.

Pete

merrylander · #**106** 02-15-2013, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by piece-itpete

Not only is the central Church organisation a charity powerhouse, I believe that doesn't include the individual congregations' stuff. And there's a lot of them.

Nice thing, if we don't agree with the Catholic Church we simply don't have to join.

Pete

Wish it were that simple, but they keep sticking their beliefs down everyone's throat. And who in hell gave Catholic Charities my name and address, don't they get enough of my tax dollars from the government?

piece-itpete · #**107** 02-15-2013, 08:54 AM

Darn that Kennedy

They're simply supporting the Post Office Rob lol.

Pete

Wasillaguy · #**108** 02-15-2013, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by piece-itpete

Nice thing, if we don't agree with the Catholic Church we simply don't have to join.

Pete

Amen to that, brother Pete.
Unfortunately, with the religion of government, they don't pass around a basket and let us decide how much we want to contribute.

icenine · #**109** 02-15-2013, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Wasillaguy

Amen to that, brother Pete.
Unfortunately, with the religion of government, they don't pass around a basket and let us decide how much we want to contribute.

No shit brother Was

I am tired of all my taxes going to Alaska

BlueStreak · #**110** 02-15-2013, 03:23 PM

Because it wouldn't work. Some would contribute nothing, no matter what the situation. And, it would most likely be those who can afford to pay the most. But, boy howdy how they'd be there, hat in hand, when the shit hits the fan. So, how much did the Bush and Paulson give the banks, now? How much did GE pay that one year?

Regards,
Dave