Benedict XVI - Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger of Germany becomes the 265th pope of the Roman Catholic Church

[filterxg]

yep and thats what they got. I was hoping for the Argentinian guy, but hey I'm not even Catholic

They choose an old one because a young pope lasts too long, and has too much chance to change the church. JP2 modeled the church after his own vision, they need a breather.

 

[dmcowen674]

Originally posted by: Darkhawk28
Bush I bet is estactic about this one. Wonder if he likes killing as much as Bush does.

Yep, anyone not towing the line.

 

[Sheik Yerbouti]

"The Inquisition, what a show.."
This is another sad day for the catholic church. A possible place for them to move forward into the 21st century and they look back to the 19th..

 

[Darkhawk28]

Originally posted by: Sheik Yerbouti
"The Inquisition, what a show.."
This is another sad day for the catholic church. A possible place for them to move forward into the 21st century and they look back to the 19th..

Much like our current administration.

 

[Sheik Yerbouti]

true, sad but true.

 

[A5]

Originally posted by: cHeeZeFacTory
i thought he is around 78 years old. Should've picked a younger one. This dude might die in a few years.

That's why they did it.

 

[CycloWizard]

Originally posted by: conjur
Nice to see the church move into the 21st century with an aging relic of the anti-Semitic past.


WTG, Vatican!!

Are you Catholic? No? Then why do you care? Same goes for everyone who denounces the Church. I have my own theories for why you care, but I'd like to hear it from you first.

 

[illustri]

Originally posted by: CaptainGoodnight
That doesn't make him a nazi. many people had to join againist their will.

theres a difference between being forced to join the wehrmacht (sp?) and being hitler youth

 

[Brackis]

Originally posted by: CycloWizard

Originally posted by: conjur
Nice to see the church move into the 21st century with an aging relic of the anti-Semitic past.


WTG, Vatican!!

Are you Catholic? No? Then why do you care? Same goes for everyone who denounces the Church. I have my own theories for why you care, but I'd like to hear it from you first.

You aren't German, why do you care if Hitler takes control of parliament?

 

[Crimson]

Originally posted by: conjur
Nice to see the church move into the 21st century with an aging relic of the anti-Semitic past.


WTG, Vatican!!



:roll:

Didn't take long for your bigoted anti-christian self to come out..

 

[Czar]

Originally posted by: illustri

Originally posted by: CaptainGoodnight
That doesn't make him a nazi. many people had to join againist their will.

theres a difference between being forced to join the wehrmacht (sp?) and being hitler youth

not really
http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/hitler_youth.htm

After Hitler came to power, all other youth movements were abolished and as a result the Hitler Youth grew quickly. In 1936, the figure stood at 4 million members. In 1936, it became all but compulsory to join the Hitler Youth. Youths could avoid doing any active service if they paid their subscription but this became all but impossible after 1939.

 

[conjur]

Originally posted by: CycloWizard

Originally posted by: conjur
Nice to see the church move into the 21st century with an aging relic of the anti-Semitic past.


WTG, Vatican!!

Are you Catholic? No? Then why do you care? Same goes for everyone who denounces the Church. I have my own theories for why you care, but I'd like to hear it from you first.

An apologist to the bitter end. I knew I could count on you to level the first personal attacks.

 

[conjur]

Originally posted by: Crimson

Originally posted by: conjur
Nice to see the church move into the 21st century with an aging relic of the anti-Semitic past.


WTG, Vatican!!



:roll:

Didn't take long for your bigoted anti-christian self to come out..

Oh, look. Another bitter apologist.


All that's left is bozack and we've got the hat trick!

 

[Crimson]

Originally posted by: Sheik Yerbouti
"The Inquisition, what a show.."
This is another sad day for the catholic church. A possible place for them to move forward into the 21st century and they look back to the 19th..

A good Pope for the left would be one that would endorse abortion, and throw out all traditional teachings like marriage between a man and a woman, etc.. Its absurd that the left on this forum acts like they have a CHOICE in who is the Pope. You decry there is no god, religion is a waste, then complain when someone else decides who they want for THEIR religious leader.. If you don't like the choice, DON'T BE A CATHOLIC.

 

[CycloWizard]

Originally posted by: conjur
An apologist to the bitter end. I knew I could count on you to level the first personal attacks.

Maybe you can answer my simple question rather than trying to claim a personal attack where none exists. Nothing I said could possibly even be construed as a personal attack.

 

[Pliablemoose]

Originally posted by: CycloWizard

Originally posted by: conjur
Nice to see the church move into the 21st century with an aging relic of the anti-Semitic past.


WTG, Vatican!!

Are you Catholic? No? Then why do you care? Same goes for everyone who denounces the Church. I have my own theories for why you care, but I'd like to hear it from you first.

I believe he is...

 

[Darkhawk28]

Originally posted by: Crimson

Originally posted by: Sheik Yerbouti
"The Inquisition, what a show.."
This is another sad day for the catholic church. A possible place for them to move forward into the 21st century and they look back to the 19th..

A good Pope for the left would be one that would endorse abortion, and throw out all traditional teachings like marriage between a man and a woman, etc.. Its absurd that the left on this forum acts like they have a CHOICE in who is the Pope. You decry there is no god, religion is a waste, then complain when someone else decides who they want for THEIR religious leader.. If you don't like the choice, DON'T BE A CATHOLIC.

I was raised Catholic and although I'm not practicing, even I recognize that this guy is dangerous to the Church. Are you Catholic?

 

[Crimson]

Originally posted by: conjur

Originally posted by: Crimson

Originally posted by: conjur
Nice to see the church move into the 21st century with an aging relic of the anti-Semitic past.


WTG, Vatican!!



:roll:

Didn't take long for your bigoted anti-christian self to come out..

Oh, look. Another bitter apologist.


All that's left is bozack and we've got the hat trick!

Don't catholics have a right to choose their leaders? Are you going to answer the question or just spew your bigotry? Why does it matter to you as a Non-Catholic? Or a NON PRACTICING Catholic?

 

[CanOWorms]

Originally posted by: Phokus

Originally posted by: NTB
Great! But who is it?

Nate

I wouldn't be surprised if it's that nazi boy ratzinger

That's probably one of the most appealing qualities of him. The rise of Nazi-like followers is exploding all over Europe. This may recruit Europeans back into the church.

Not that I'm saying he is a Nazi or anything, but some people view him as a former one.

 

[Darkhawk28]

So I take it all the non-Catholic supporters of this choice will STFU as well?

 

[EagleKeeper]

Originally posted by: cHeeZeFacTory
i thought he is around 78 years old. Should've picked a younger one. This dude might die in a few years.

They wanted a caretaker Pope.

 

[DanJ]

Originally posted by: Crimson

Originally posted by: Sheik Yerbouti
"The Inquisition, what a show.."
This is another sad day for the catholic church. A possible place for them to move forward into the 21st century and they look back to the 19th..

A good Pope for the left would be one that would endorse abortion, and throw out all traditional teachings like marriage between a man and a woman, etc.. Its absurd that the left on this forum acts like they have a CHOICE in who is the Pope. You decry there is no god, religion is a waste, then complain when someone else decides who they want for THEIR religious leader.. If you don't like the choice, DON'T BE A CATHOLIC.

All I'm asking for is a Pope that:

A) Supports contraceptives as AIDS eliminates massive parts of the world.
B) Supports women's rights in the church.
C) Removes child molesters from the Church.

Is that too much to ask? Apparently, with this choice, yes.

 

[Darkhawk28]

Originally posted by: Crimson

Originally posted by: conjur

Originally posted by: Crimson

Originally posted by: conjur
Nice to see the church move into the 21st century with an aging relic of the anti-Semitic past.


WTG, Vatican!!



:roll:

Didn't take long for your bigoted anti-christian self to come out..

Oh, look. Another bitter apologist.


All that's left is bozack and we've got the hat trick!

Don't catholics have a right to choose their leaders? Are you going to answer the question or just spew your bigotry? Why does it matter to you as a Non-Catholic? Or a NON PRACTICING Catholic?

Well, I've been baptized, communionzed and the whole bit. Although I don't go to church anymore, I'm more Catholic than probably you are. (Don't know if you're Catholic or not as of yet)

 

[CycloWizard]

Originally posted by: Pliablemoose
I believe he is...

1. He hates the Catholic Church.
2. He's an atheist who despises anything related to faith or god.

Based on these observations, I'll go out on a limb and say he's not Catholic.

 

[MisterCornell]

I'm not Catholic and I think it's a pretty good choice.

The Pope is supposed to uphold the religious convictions and the traditions of his Church. I know the media would like to see him reform it with gay priests and pro-abortion and what not, but that is not what the job is for.

This guy seems to have a good track record upholding the ideals of his faith in the past, so therefore he seems like a good choice.