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Well, it's true that with modern technology people can live a long, long time.
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I came upon a barroom full of bad Salon pictures in which men with hats on the backs of their heads were wolfing food from a counter. It was the institution of the "free lunch" I had struck. You paid for a drink and got as much as you wanted to eat. For something less than a rupee a day a man can feed himself sumptuously in San Francisco, even though he be a bankrupt. Remember this if ever you are stranded in these parts. ~ Rudyard Kipling, 1891 -
I've heard there has been an actual debate going on about resignation. According to the Beeb, JP2 even though about resigning when he was 80 (the maximal age to vote for in the conclave). Maybe Ratzinger will have the wisdom to resign, as he probably knows he's here for a transition."I have been reading up on the universe and have come to the conclusion that the universe is a good thing." -- Dissident
"I never had the need to have a boner." -- Dissident
"I have never cut off my penis when I was upset over a girl." -- DisComment
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Not most people, perhaps most people of some western states, especially the ones not being catholics and not believing in God.Most people want:
1) Women priests
2) Married priests
3) Relaxed rules regarding birth control
4) Relaxed rules regarding homosexuality
And what people want is actually irrelevant.
There are way over 100mln catholics in AfricaWell I suppose there are more black Americans than black Catholics. And being direct from Africa rather than being from slave stock (??) may help in some peoples eyes for some reason.
What exactly do You mean?Good idea. Perhaps then the Roman Catholic Church could do the same with its version of history too.
After all, they come up with 'propaganda' in the first place...
Another conservative smuck...
Personally, when I saw Ratzinger during the mass for JPII, I had a feeling he looks like a pope already, and when I've heard they've chosen someone, I was sure it's Ratzinger. But inside, I did hope for Latino pope, or even Arinze."I realise I hold the key to freedom,
I cannot let my life be ruled by threads" The Web Frogs
Middle East!Comment
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I was hoping for a latino or an african. I knew it was a long shot. But they would be more likely to support birth control. These european popes are sheltered from what goes in in the real world (the real world being the 3rd world). They live in European countries with low birth rates. They don't see the ravages of overpopulation.
I don't expect them to change their stance on homosexuality, or women priests, or married priests. That doesn't bother me too much.
But overpopulation really bothers me. That is something that affects me personally.Comment
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and why do people have to change their name when they become pope? I never really understood that.Comment
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Catholic stance on birth control is not about utilitarismOriginally posted by Dissident
I was hoping for a latino or an african. I knew it was a long shot. But they would be more likely to support birth control. These european popes are sheltered from what goes in in the real world (the real world being the 3rd world). They live in European countries with low birth rates. They don't see the ravages of overpopulation.
I don't expect them to change their stance on homosexuality, or women priests, or married priests. That doesn't bother me too much.
But overpopulation really bothers me. That is something that affects me personally."I realise I hold the key to freedom,
I cannot let my life be ruled by threads" The Web Frogs
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You're right, it's about hating sex because of heavy complexes.Originally posted by Heresson
Catholic stance on birth control is not about utilitarism"The world is too small in Vorarlberg". Austrian ex-vice-chancellor Hubert Gorbach in a letter to Alistar [sic] Darling, looking for a job...
"Let me break this down for you, fresh from algebra II. A 95% chance to win 5 times means a (95*5) chance to win = 475% chance to win." Wiglaf, Court jester or hayseed, you judge.Comment
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You'd have to prove such case for Jesus or St Paul...
Until then..."I realise I hold the key to freedom,
I cannot let my life be ruled by threads" The Web Frogs
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Yeah, yeah, yeah.Originally posted by Ben Kenobi
Doc, do you really want to get into Apostolic Succession?
My advice is, don't prod the bear.
"I say shoot'em all and let God sort it out in the end!Comment
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Probably to signify that his former life as mere human has ended and his life as pope has begun.Originally posted by Dissident
and why do people have to change their name when they become pope? I never really understood that.
Just like the use in many indian tribes to have an initiation ritus where you are given a warrior name, to signify the end of the youth and the begin of the adult lifeTamsin (Lost Girl): "I am the Harbinger of Death. I arrive on winds of blessed air. Air that you no longer deserve."
Tamsin (Lost Girl): "He has fallen in battle and I must take him to the Einherjar in Valhalla"Comment
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Originally posted by Dr Strangelove
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
As frightening as the prospect of being gummed by a dead ruminant, I'd imagine.Vive la liberte. Noor Inayat Khan, Dachau.
...patriotism is not enough. I must have no hatred or bitterness towards anyone. Edith Cavell, 1915Comment
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To escape creditorsOriginally posted by Dissident
and why do people have to change their name when they become pope? I never really understood that.
Any views I may express here are personal and certainly do not in any way reflect the views of my employer. Tis the rising of the moon..
Look, I just don't anymore, okay?Comment
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Originally posted by Dissident
and why do people have to change their name when they become pope? I never really understood that.
To avoid paying child support.Vive la liberte. Noor Inayat Khan, Dachau.
...patriotism is not enough. I must have no hatred or bitterness towards anyone. Edith Cavell, 1915Comment
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a couple of interesting bits of trivia
His home town turned on free beer to celebrate
His brother, a retired priest, said he too old for the job
Any views I may express here are personal and certainly do not in any way reflect the views of my employer. Tis the rising of the moon..
Look, I just don't anymore, okay?Comment
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