And we have a new pope!

poisoned_star · Post by **poisoned_star** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 10:21 am

Well I guess everyone needs a hobby. :lol:

frater f · Post by **frater f** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 11:14 am

LOL!!

Anyone know if he is related to :wumpscut"'s rudy ratzinger? I mean, really, how many Ratzingers can there be?

Russo · Post by **Russo** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 11:45 am

He was a member of Hitler Youth, ya know. And he supports keeping altar boys from telling the police about church sex scandals. Yay Pope! :roll:

Zeo · Post by **Zeo** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 1:00 pm

Damn. I was wondering if someone was gonna point that out.
Beat me to it. Oh well.

All hail Pope Sidious.

ms.tangledwebs · Post by **ms.tangledwebs** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 3:39 pm

How many of you are catholic and if you are not, how does it affect you?

Mother Mo · Post by **Mother Mo** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 4:23 pm

Not at all Catholic, but still entertained & intrigued by these highly ceremonial folk. I think I heard that only 6% of Catholics worldwide are American, but I still know a few.

This particular aspect of the papacy effects me by making me laugh my ass off, though! :lol:

Good one Merc! The resemblance is just wonderful! :twisted:

vicious_blood · Post by **vicious_blood** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 4:26 pm

It doesn't affect me at all cause I really don't care. Sorry to be so blatantly honest but I don't. I do, however, work in a Catholic hospital and have to see pics of John Paul 2 and now Bena-whatever all over the place.

Thanks for posting the pic, Merc. I thought he looked oddly familiar.

Mercurygriffin · Post by **Mercurygriffin** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 4:44 pm

I'm not bashing catholics. I'm just The pic was funny. And I still do. And I don't seem to be alone in that. But if I did offend anyone then they have my sympathies.

Russo · Post by **Russo** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 6:15 pm

ms.tangledwebs wrote:How many of you are catholic and if you are not, how does it affect you?

This affects me because one of my friend's little brothers is an altar boy. And if this pope is going to tell him to keep mouth shut if the priest touches him, I'm sure as hell going to raise my voice.

ms.tangledwebs · Post by **ms.tangledwebs** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 6:46 pm

Russo wrote:
ms.tangledwebs wrote:How many of you are catholic and if you are not, how does it affect you?

This affects me because one of my friend's little brothers is an altar boy. And if this pope is going to tell him to keep mouth shut if the priest touches him, I'm sure as hell going to raise my voice.

What are your sources for this statement? Or even, what did the pope say/do that you are taking this from?

ophelia · Post by **ophelia** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 7:49 pm

ms.tangledwebs wrote:What are your sources for this statement? Or even, what did the pope say/do that you are taking this from?

My guess is this:

From SNAP- The Survivors Network of Those Abused By Priests

"Cardinal Ratzinger, now Pope Benedict XVI, is a polarizing figure to many, who seems to prefer combativeness to compromise and compassion. Still, we wish him well.

We're upset that, years ago, he apparently quietly scuttled a Vatican probe into allegations that the prominent founder of the Legion of Christ, Fr. Marciel Macial, sexually abused at least nine boys.

On the other hand, we're encouraged that just a few months ago, that investigation was re-opened."

http://www.snapnetwork.org/snap_stateme ... zinger.htm

And from USA Today:

"He once called homosexuality a tendency toward "intrinsic moral evil" and called the outcry over pedophilia by priests in the USA a "planned campaign" against the church."

http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/2005 ... over_x.htm

It seems that things are getting blown out of proportion. Especially with the Nazi stuff. Come on, how could he, as a German boy of fourteen NOT have joined Hitler Youth? It was mandated by law. And he was also a deserter from the army. Not that I am praising or defending the Pope's past... I have limited information.

Besides, he's a bad mama-jama in the Catholic world, or so I've heard. His nickname is "God's Rottweiler." :!:

I'll stay out of his way, thanks. Germans wielding world power frighten me (and I'm full blooded Kaiser).

Russo · Post by **Russo** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 8:00 pm

I think I should say that I didn't hear the whole Hitler Youth thing til after I posted that. Also, I am NOT anti-Catholic, however I do have a problem with any man (or woman, for that matter) that turns a blind eye to blatant child abuse.

littlepockit · Post by **littlepockit** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 9:04 pm

it is more an issue of respect (at least for me, it is). like i stated in the thread about Pope John Paul II's death, some of us are Catholic and we would appreciate if the the amount of respect we show you, returned. i would never ever say ill things about someone because of religion, race or gender. everyone cries for equality and tolerence, but it seems only be when it is popular. im sorry if that offends anyone, but it is true.

i am not condoning or defending the whole priest and sexual abuse controversy. i think it is atrocious, but have you noticed that the US is the only country that seems ahve issues with this? and when young women are molested by preists, it is not as big, news wise. when protestant preachers are involved in such scandals, it usually does not hit nationwide news...

just please think about what you say, before you post it.

vicious_blood · Post by **vicious_blood** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 9:17 pm

ophelia wrote:he's a bad mama-jama

That made me giggle. :mrgreen:

Russo · Post by **Russo** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 9:33 pm

littlepockit wrote:it is more an issue of respect (at least for me, it is). like i stated in the thread about Pope John Paul II's death, some of us are Catholic and we would appreciate if the the amount of respect we show you, returned. i would never ever say ill things about someone because of religion, race or gender. everyone cries for equality and tolerence, but it seems only be when it is popular. im sorry if that offends anyone, but it is true.

Having a negative opinion about a religious leader does not make you disrespectful of the whole religion. No one said the pope was a bad guy because he was catholic. He's a bad guy because he's ignoring important issue in his church. I don't think anyone in this thread did anything disrespectful at all, just stating facts.

Jack · Post by **Jack** » Fri Apr 22, 2005 12:36 am

KOMPRESSOR DOES NOT TAKE COMMUNION.

Zeo · Post by **Zeo** » Fri Apr 22, 2005 1:47 am

nazi, schmatzi.

the guy is a fucking sith lord.

SledgehammrX · Post by **SledgehammrX** » Fri Apr 22, 2005 6:04 am

i have to agree with Russo. child abuse is a big issue in america, but sexual abuse is something people are afraid to speak of and honestly i know alot of people that would mob up and take down someone like that. but for a man of high respect to do that think of what the world would end up like? i mean seriously america was all bent out of shape went Clinton got a blow job from that lady. it was no ones buisness but thats the world for you. anything of that sort comes up it always conflicts into something. but if i knew of something like that going on i would have to speak just like russo said.

ophelia · Post by **ophelia** » Fri Apr 22, 2005 9:34 am

SledgehammrX wrote: but for a man of high respect to do that think of what the world would end up like? i mean seriously america was all bent out of shape went Clinton got a blow job from that lady.

Um, hold on, I think you are confused.

No one has accused the Pope of molesting anyone. Period. That's not what we're discussing.

And "that lady" with Clinton... pretty big issue, she has a name and everything.

I don't see how anyone can possibly compare Clinton to the Pope.