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I'm gonna need to see a birth certificate. :coffee:
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Ibanez wrote:
dbackjon wrote:Another Homophobic asshole.

He has affirmed church teaching on homosexuality, though he teaches the importance of respecting individuals who are gay. He strongly opposed legislation introduced in 2010 by the Argentine Government to allow same-sex marriage. In a letter to the monasteries of Buenos Aires, he wrote: "Let's not be naive, we're not talking about a simple political battle; it is a destructive pretension against the plan of God. We are not talking about a mere bill, but rather a machination of the Father of Lies that seeks to confuse and deceive the children of God." He has also insisted that adoption by gays and lesbians is a form of discrimination against children. This position received a rebuke from Argentine president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, who said the church's tone was reminiscent of "medieval times and the Inquisition".[4]
Listen, I'm not defending anyone but to call someone an asshole because they hold a belief contrary to yours makes you an asshole. Respect the right to disagree. Funny, we don't see you guys bitching about the homophobic southern baptists.
Ok, but it's an asshole position. :nod: :mrgreen:
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He's a Jesuit as well. First Jesuit Pope ever.

Obviously the Jesuits have a checkered history through the past several hundred years, but then again, what part of the Church or even Western/European civllization doesn't? I was married in a Jesuit church in Philly - the wife had been going there and adopted it as her parish. Really enjoyed it - very open and welcoming atmosphere, actually plenty of gays in attendance as it was a stated mission for the parish to welcome any and all regardless of the greater Church stance on anything. It's that kind of openess that would be a real change for the overall Church to adopt.
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GannonFan wrote:...actually plenty of gays in attendance...
How many priests does one church have?

OK, I'll stop now. :D
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Seahawks08 wrote:He's 76. Is that considered young?
No, it's actually one of the reasons why this guy was not considered one of the top contenders this time - the thought was that they were going to go with one of the younger possibilities. Being 76 (he turns 77 still this year) means there's likely to be another change of Pope in the next handful of years. Maybe he'll be the type who cleans house for the next, much younger Pope?
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Today we get a new pope leading the Catholic Church. In January of 2017 we get a new Catholic President leading our country...President-Elect Christie!!
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bluehenbillk wrote:Today we get a new pope leading the Catholic Church. In January of 2017 we get a new Catholic President leading our country...President-Elect Christie!!
It would be hard to vote against a Blue Hen for the highest office in the land. I bet he'd keep coming to home games, too - he's been a real fan, not like Biden who stops in and sits in the Presidents Box at mid field. Christie has still kept his seats (yes, he may spill over to more than one seat) on the 20 or so.
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dbackjon wrote:Another Homophobic asshole.

He has affirmed church teaching on homosexuality, though he teaches the importance of respecting individuals who are gay. He strongly opposed legislation introduced in 2010 by the Argentine Government to allow same-sex marriage. In a letter to the monasteries of Buenos Aires, he wrote: "Let's not be naive, we're not talking about a simple political battle; it is a destructive pretension against the plan of God. We are not talking about a mere bill, but rather a machination of the Father of Lies that seeks to confuse and deceive the children of God." He has also insisted that adoption by gays and lesbians is a form of discrimination against children. This position received a rebuke from Argentine president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, who said the church's tone was reminiscent of "medieval times and the Inquisition".[4]

A piece of shit, no doubt. Just wait till the child abuse scandal hits Latin America hard. Trust me, they're next.
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kalm wrote:
Ibanez wrote: Listen, I'm not defending anyone but to call someone an asshole because they hold a belief contrary to yours makes you an asshole. Respect the right to disagree. Funny, we don't see you guys bitching about the homophobic southern baptists.
Ok, but it's an asshole position. :nod: :mrgreen:
In your opinion. You can also say your position is the asshole position for saying his position is the asshole position. :nod:
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bluehenbillk wrote:Today we get a new pope leading the Catholic Church. In January of 2017 we get a new Catholic President leading our country...President-Elect Christie!!
Don't forget that little Jesuit school out west that's about to make a run to the NCAA title. :thumb:
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ASUG8 wrote:I'm gonna need to see a birth certificate. :coffee:
I'm pretty sure he was born in Texas after his folks swam across the Rio Grande.
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The first thing that came to mind............

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GannonFan wrote:
Seahawks08 wrote:He's 76. Is that considered young?
No, it's actually one of the reasons why this guy was not considered one of the top contenders this time - the thought was that they were going to go with one of the younger possibilities. Being 76 (he turns 77 still this year) means there's likely to be another change of Pope in the next handful of years. Maybe he'll be the type who cleans house for the next, much younger Pope?
There are already stories that the curia doesn't care for him. If he has any balls, he'll clean house -- and soon.
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Frankie says "Relax". :coffee:
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BDKJMU wrote:
kalm wrote:
Ok, but it's an asshole position. :nod: :mrgreen:
In your opinion. You can also say your position is the asshole position for saying his position is the asshole position. :nod:
So intolerance of intolerance is intolerant? :dunce:

I hope Sharia Law comes to your area. :coffee:
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BDKJMU wrote:
In your opinion. You can also say your position is the asshole position for saying his position is the asshole position. :nod:
So intolerance of intolerance is intolerant? :dunce:

I hope Sharia Law comes to your area. :coffee:
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There was some white smoke coming out of my laundry room window about 20 minutes ago... :whistle:
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Grizo406 wrote:There was some white smoke coming out of my laundry room window about 20 minutes ago... :whistle:
I blew some smoke up my boss's ass this afternoon.
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Grizo406 wrote:There was some white smoke coming out of my laundry room window about 20 minutes ago... :whistle:
Forgot to clean the lint screen on the dryer again and set the room on fire?
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grizzaholic wrote:
Grizo406 wrote:There was some white smoke coming out of my laundry room window about 20 minutes ago... :whistle:
Forgot to clean the lint screen on the dryer again and set the room on fire?
A screen that needed to be cleaned was, in fact, involved...
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Grizo406 wrote:
grizzaholic wrote:
Forgot to clean the lint screen on the dryer again and set the room on fire?
A screen that need to be cleaned was, in fact, involved...
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Knock it off, you two, that shit is illegal. :coffee:
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CitadelGrad wrote:
GannonFan wrote:
No, it's actually one of the reasons why this guy was not considered one of the top contenders this time - the thought was that they were going to go with one of the younger possibilities. Being 76 (he turns 77 still this year) means there's likely to be another change of Pope in the next handful of years. Maybe he'll be the type who cleans house for the next, much younger Pope?
There are already stories that the curia doesn't care for him. If he has any balls, he'll clean house -- and soon.
Certainly a good thing if the Curia doesn't care for him - reform there is long overdue. Maybe that's why they went with an older Pope - he's a short term guy that can come in and clean house and have it ready for a younger Pope in a couple of years. Kinda like a hatchet man in a business who comes in and does the firing and then leaves. Time will tell, but it already looks like a better choice than Benedict was when he was picked.
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Grizalltheway wrote:Knock it off, you two, that shit is illegal. :coffee:
What's illegal?

I simply said that white smoke was seen coming out of my laundry room window, and the probable cause was that I neglected to clean a certain screen. Nothing more, nothing less!

Quite your profiling and jumpin' to conclusions! :kisswink:
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Grizo406 wrote:
Grizalltheway wrote:Knock it off, you two, that shit is illegal. :coffee:
What's illegal?

I simply said that white smoke was seen coming out of my laundry room window, and the probable cause was that I neglected to clean a certain screen. Nothing more, nothing less!

Quite your profiling and jumpin' to conclusions! :kisswink:
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