Pope sends direct message to Ben

[Ben Kenobi]

there has been a spate of priests who have kicked homosexuals out of church duties for being gay.

No, what has happened is that they have been fired from their jobs for lying. They all signed a contract agreeing to uphold the teachings of the Catholic church. And then chose to disregard the clause and do whatever the hell they wanted.

So they got booted. They are still welcome to attend, just not get paid by the Catholic church.

One would think that if you're angry at clergy breaking the rules, you would also be angry at the laity for doing the same.

[kentonio]

You still haven't said whether you're going to obey the new Catholic direction laid down by the Pope, or whether you're going to continue your current heretical ways.

[Ben Kenobi]

You still haven't said whether you're going to obey the new Catholic direction laid down by the Pope, or whether you're going to continue your current heretical ways

Why would I follow your lies, Kentonio?

I follow people who tell the truth, not people who deliberately lie to me.

In the future if you expect me to trust *anything* you post, you need to apologize for lying to me. Deliberately.

[kentonio]

Why would I follow your lies, Kentonio?

I follow people who tell the truth, not people who deliberately lie to me.

In the future if you expect me to trust *anything* you post, you need to apologize for lying to me. Deliberately.

Hahahaha, that is the single funniest thing I've ever read.

Next up, Hitler insists that the Jews apologize to him for their terrible anti-semitism.

[Ben Kenobi]

I'm curious why you would even try lying to someone who knows more about this than you do.

You say it's from Pope Francis. Where? Show me Kentonio.

Prove it or shut the **** up.

[kentonio]

I'm curious why you would even try lying to someone who knows more about this than you do.

You say it's from Pope Francis. Where? Show me Kentonio.

Prove it or shut the **** up.

Reuters one of the worlds leading news sources post an article stating that the document was created after a conference of 200 bishops. It was then read out in front of the Pope. In Benland none of this actually happened, because he desperately wants the Catholic church to remain something he can hide behind to preach his pathetic homophobia.

The only people who are that homophobic are people deeply frightened about their own sexuality. So Ben, when are you going to inevitably come out of the closet?

[Ben Kenobi]

how gays were sinners?

Curious and relevant here. Do you believe that homosexuality isn't sinful?

[Ben Kenobi]

Reuters one of the worlds leading news sources post an article stating that the document was created after a conference of 200 bishops.

Which is why those self-same bishops repudiated that document instantaneously after it was released as a 'distortion'. Gotcha.

It was then read out in front of the Pope.

AHAHAHAHAHA.

You said, "the Pope said it".

Glad we were able to dispense with this lie.

In Benland none of this actually happened, because he desperately wants the Catholic church to remain something he can hide behind to preach his pathetic homophobia.

Uh, no. I don't cotton to lies, and especially not those lying to further their cause. You lied, Kentonio and were caught out. Guess we are done here.

So Ben, when are you going to inevitably come out of the closet?

Class move, Kentonio. Class move.

[Ben Kenobi]

if you're against gay marriage or ambivalent about it, just don't post in that thread. He doesn't understand basic human interaction.

If you look at the thread, JR commented that the fact that I didn't comment was consent that I actually approved.

Since JR requested my comment, I commented. I made my point there.

I stand by what I said, but, let's be honest here. My reply was prompted by JR's comment.

Here's a clue. If you don't want me to comment on a thread, don't insinuate that my silence is compliance.

[Sava]

Pope to BK: GTFO

[N35t0r]

The rich, rich irony of Ben accusing people of lying.

[kentonio]

Which is why those self-same bishops repudiated that document instantaneously after it was released as a 'distortion'. Gotcha.

Really, because according to CNN..

Rome (CNN) -- Under furious assault from conservative Catholics, the Vatican backtracked Tuesday on its surprisingly positive assessment of gays and same-sex relationships.

In a report Monday, the Vatican had said that gays and lesbians have "gifts to offer" the Christian community and acknowledged that same-sex couples can give "precious support" to one other.

The statement, an interim report from a closely watched meeting of Catholic clergy here, was widely praised by liberals. It is believed to be the first time the Vatican has said anything positive about gay relationships.

One longtime Vatican journalist called the statement a "pastoral earthquake."

But many conservatives complained that the statement watered down church teaching and did not accurately reflect their discussions here, where nearly 200 Catholic leaders are meeting to debate pastoral approaches to modern family life.

One South African cardinal called Monday's statement, which also included positive language about unmarried couples who cohabitate, "irredeemable."

"The message has gone out that this is what the synod is saying, this is what the Catholic Church is saying," said Cardinal Wilfrid Fox Napier, referring to the special meeting of Catholic clergy gathered here through Saturday.

"It's not what we're saying at all."

In response to such reactions, the Vatican backtracked a bit Tuesday. In a statement, it said the report on gays and lesbians was a "working document," not the final word from Rome.

AHAHAHAHAHA.

You said, "the Pope said it".

Glad we were able to dispense with this lie.

No I didn't, I described exactly what happened at the top of this very page. Perhaps if you learn what a lie is, you might stop telling so many. What I said was that it was following the Pope's direction, which is clear from his previous comments such as..

"I used to receive letters from homosexual persons who are 'socially wounded', because they tell me that they feel like the church has always condemned them. But the church does not want to do this."

"A person once asked me, in a provocative manner, if I approved of homosexuality. I replied with another question: 'Tell me: when God looks at a gay person, does he endorse the existence of this person with love, or reject and condemn this person?' We must always consider the person … In life, God accompanies persons, and we must accompany them, starting from their situation."

http://www.theguardian.com/world/201...atholic-church

That's the difference between him and you, you parrot lines about 'love the sinner not the sin' but you show no love to other humans. You're not capable of it.

Uh, no. I don't cotton to lies, and especially not those lying to further their cause. You lied, Kentonio and were caught out. Guess we are done here.

Does it bother you in the slightest that 99% of posters here think you're a lying peice of ****, who is basically incapable of telling the truth? I'm just curious.

Class move, Kentonio. Class move.

You are clearly frightened of the idea of homosexuality because it appeals to you on a deep level. I'm just saying you'd probably be happier if you embraced your true desires.

[Ben Kenobi]

The rich, rich irony of Ben accusing people of lying.

The irony is that I'm right. The people accusing me of lying are more than happy to lie about things in order to futher their cause.

Bigger question, Nestor, you're ok with siding with liars? One would think someone concerned with truth would point out when other people are lying. Odd that.

[Ben Kenobi]

No I didn't

Oooh! Lie number 2

You still haven't said whether you're going to obey the new Catholic direction laid down by the Pope, or whether you're going to continue your current heretical ways.

Ooh. Brave Sir Kentonio caught out in another lie.

[Ben Kenobi]

you parrot lines about 'love the sinner not the sin'

I don't define people by who they choose to sleep with. I believe that people can overcome their sins.

You are clearly frightened of the idea of homosexuality because it appeals to you on a deep level. I'm just saying you'd probably be happier if you embraced your true desires.

I wonder what gay people would think that you're willing to associate them with me. Oh wait, you already got called out on this by Fun.

It's curious that the only one who hates gay people here is you.