Yes, one can see clearly that it was nothing to do with the cost as that was covered. It’s all to do with the Church approving their lifestyle which can never happen.
Ana Munoz, 20, student, Atheist, Madrid and London
“I don’t see how a million extra tourists in Spain could be in any way an economic burden for the central and regional governments. It’s putting Spain in the spotlight - and this time not because of our poor economic situation or unemployment rate.”
“I was in town when the protests were happening - and from what I saw the focus was on religion, rather than the cost of the visit.”
“Most of the placards I saw were against the Pope or Christian beliefs. People were shouting harsh things at the pilgrims, referring to the Pope as a “Nazi”. They were also flying communist and Republican flags.”
“I saw two gay men trying to provoke a priest by kissing and taunting him.”
“I am an atheist but I expect people to respect those with faith. By tradition and by majority, Spain is Catholic. A lot of our culture is based on religion.”
“In a way it is not surprising. I feel that the youth movements such as the indignants have been radicalised by those with anti-religious feelings.”
“The Socialist Party, which has been in the government for the past seven years, has had a very clear anti-Christian agenda.”
“This has created an even wider division in society as we are told to negate our religious culture and tradition for the sake of “modernity”.”
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-14582213
If you care about some boy or man, some girl or woman who thinks of themselves as "gay," you find you don't want "lightning" for them, but enlightenment.
Something I want for myself, too, darkened as I often am. Pray for me, if I may ask.