Originally posted by DrGonzo:
Originally posted by ODC:
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.



You are appalled that our leaders might fall back upon their faith and moral center when making decisions? I really have no problem with that. There is a BIG difference between "blind idealogy" (I assume that you mean living in a theocracy) and in choosing leaders with character and conviction. If the foundation of a man's character is an outspoken faith in God, so be it.

FWIW, many so called Christians do not even attempt to live in the example of Christ, so I can see where a lot of people develop such ideas while observing some of the idiots in our governenment.



When I think of a Catholic priest, I think of the priests who molest young children. How could men that are so sick become a Catholic Priest? It just does not seem good. I can't think of a worse crime than what the priests do when they molest young children. Some of the Catholic preits are evil.

http://news.google.com/news?q=catholic+molest&hl=en&lr=&tab=wn&ie=UTF-8