RE: I understand the popes view and most likely agree but would not trust second hand information on exactly what he said.
Pope Francis is either one of the most misunderstood or mis-interpreted Popes in modern times or the most liberal.
From inequality, to capitalism to gays, to divorce and now, evolution, the liberals tend to see his statements as advancing their cause... until someone starts telling us... “hang on that is not what he meant.”
Expect more of that in the near future.
Expect more of that in the near future.
....”Expect more of that in the near future”....
It’s pretty much a given the catholic leaderships views must become more liberal/worldly in order to create the appearance of unity of religions under it’s umbrella. Which is also why the Pope is interested in “gatherings” of representatives of various religions it hosts.
Things are pretty much moving in this direction rapidly though little mentioned in our news sources how that’s developing on the World Stage.
You are half-right. Many people read into what he says to fulfill their own agendas. However, when he is read in context of the ancient and unchanging teachings of the Church, his statements make perfect sense.
Prior to Pope Francis, we had two of the most incredible philosophical and theological minds as Popes. Over the 30 or so years, we have been conditioned to listen to very cerebral statements. Currently, Pope Francis speaks very plainly, in comparison, and people are seeking additional meaning.
The Church doesn’t come out and say “Evolution is false.” However, it does teach that Darwin (man from apes) and social Darwinism are wrong.
Science and religion are not at odds. Science is the way we figure out how an infinite, omnipresent, and omnipotent power created our physical universe. Since there is very little truly “settled science,” we must keep seeking the truth.