Originally posted by TourDeForce:
Originally posted by Mushu:
The choice facing the new leader is whether to deal with the problems by falling back on traditional doctrine - or modernising.



Frankly, I'd like to see a really strong pope come out & take on secularism. Leadership without guidance is leading to the decay of modern society IMHO. Political correctness in all its forms is leading to the exclusion of theological guidance & the abolition of free speech if it has to do with religion.

Long live John Paul II.



As a catholic I am apalled at the thought of that.

Religion has no place in the governance of a state, unless you want blind idealogy spilling the blood of millions.