Posted on 02/22/2014 11:57:28 AM PST by NYer
So the pope could approve homo marriages, polygamy, abortion, etc. Right? He could declare there is salvation outside the Church. He could walk on water and part the Red Sea.
No, that is faith and morals. Taken straight out of the Bible. Not changing. Cardinals are something the Catholic Church came up with it. It’s a title, nothing more. The Pope can make anyone a Cardinal, it’s usually a priest, but the Pope can change that law. Why are you arguing about this? You are supposed to be Catholic. If so, try agreeing with the Pope for a change.
No; you said the pope can do anything he wants to do. And so far, he’s been doing a lot of it.
Then maybe the pope will make Rabbi Skorka and Abe Foxman cardinals.
“Oh I know, only protestants know scripture.”
Again, you miss my concern entirely.
So true for the current pope!
Got to be Catholic.
Nope. According to you, he can do damn well whatever he wants to.
That not possible in many cases; otherwise I'd be disagreeing with the pre-conciliar popes.
My only problem with Francis is I think he talks to much. And what he says is not always clear and that leaves him wide open to be misinterpreted. But I don’t worry in the least about him changing anything to do with moral issues that are as old as the church itself.
“Cardinals are something the Catholic Church came up with it. It’s a title, nothing more. “
Wow. Exactly what I wrote upthread.
No, I don’t. They are both very biased.
When they give the wrong impression...I do. Overall, I do not trust anything they print and I look for substantiation from other, trustworthy sources...like the Vatican itself. When what they print is accurate and builds up the Church, I will say so. You must, of course, be aware that they often give the wrong impression about what the Church actually teaches.
By the way, the Curt Jester checks things as well....and that blog was my primary source.
Do you profess Francis to be the present, legitimate head of the Catholic Church?
Do you profess to be a Catholic? Because you sure don’t sound like one.
Don’t you remember asking me that last night? Or were you drunk?
I’ve already given you my answer.
Hmmm...that would take false ecumenism to new heights!
Do you? I'm asking honestly and would appreciate a reply as such a question is nearly outrageous to consider. As some Protestants seemingly delight in reminding us, there have been Popes far worse than Francis ever could possibly be now, in anyone's wildest schismatic/heretical dream. This is just historical fact and can't be denied. And guess what, they are "pre-conciliar" Popes to boot.
So tell me seriously, do you believe Francis is the "worst Pope the Holy Church has ever had"?
Who would these pre-Conciliar popes be?
I think NKP’s point is that even though only men are allowed now, Francis could change that.
I can’t argue with that. Knowing Francis, he most certainly could. In fact, I wouldn’t be surprised if he did. And the neo-Catholics would defend his right to do so. To heck with 2000 years of tradition! Pffft.
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