The new pope has begun to expound on what seems will be a major theme of his reign:
-the unifying Christian roots of Europe. . .
Is this guy for real or has he just been sniffing incense too long?
- First of all, the roots of Europe are hardly Christian. Christianity was imposed by a disintegrating empire through it's minion missionary monks late in its development.
-Secondly, Christianity has been at the root of centuries of disunity in Europe. This in the form of political instability, oppression and bloody war after bloody war.
Europeans get it:
They have, despite the negative influence of Christianity, begun to form a union that will mean no more war in a secure, affluent culture covering the entire continent. The fact is that most modern Europeans barely tolerate Christianity. It has been relegated to the museum curators, historians and tourists. The EU (see its proposed constitution), pointedly excludes Christianity from involvement in its affairs. To that end, the Vatican has been purposely univited to participate in its deliberations.
So much for the unifying Christian roots of Europe.
Mr. Benedict! You don't get it:
Oppressing women, sexual minorities and the poor are not acceptable policies in the modern democratic society of Europe (or anywhere else).
The third world where you lord it over still may not yet be able to break your repressive hold as Europe has. But, the time will come and not a moment too soon!
BLOG ON
PLANET PATRIOT
2 comments:
Hear! Hear!
The poop is so totally out of touch. The world would be better off if the Vatican sunk into the sewers of Rome where it belongs- hmmf!!!
Another kindred spirit and another voice against the crushing madness!
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