I’m not personally affected by it but have spoken to several people who are.
Who are “regular Catholics”? The ones that use birth control and have abortions in similar numbers to non Catholics?washingtonpost.com/national/on-faith/pope-francis-identifies-with-regular-catholics/2013/09/19/042d1b18-2186-11e3-a358-1144dee636dd_story.html
“Pope Francis identifies with regular Catholics”
I know, they are better than back in the 60’s and 70’s. Abuse wasn’t acknowledged back then, and not all women were keen to remain in abusive relationships. So they become hurt in a relationship and hurt by the Church.
If the church evolves in its teachings, as it has done in the past, will you evolve with it?
I am really disappointed with Pope Francis. I hope I am proven wrong but it does not look good.
No the one’s who aren’t so uppity that they actually believe the Holy Spirit is tamed and only resides in the TLM mass.
Course those who you mention would be the flip side of the coin. 
This Pope is not out to change doctrines or dogmas at all. He is about focusing on something important that has not been the focus of the Church in some time and that is God unmeasurable love and forgiveness for everyone of His children. That doesn’t mean he feels any less about the evils in the world. Again there must be a reason he was selected because Jesuits do not focus on ever becoming pope. He took the position because he was asked not because he wanted it.
Vague question. How about some examples of how “teachings evolved in the past?”
This is where you are wrong. Dogma does not change. Disciplines can change, dogma does not.
In other words, you don’t accept the Catholic Church?
I didn’t say dogma.
That is where I see a disconnect. I can’t think of a Pope in recent times who has not emphasized mercy and forgiveness. Of course, if one seeks forgiveness, they must be aware that they need it to begin with.
That’s called Burger King, have it your way, not Catholicism.
Are you aware that Christian companies who refuse to go along with the lgbtq agenda are being sued out of existence due to the promotion of gay “marriage?” It is a big deal because governments are deeming people who oppose it as enemies of the state.
Rather, this all reminds me of the jealousy of the older son in the parable of the prodigal son, because the father goes out to meeting his returning son half way.
The Church is both/and, not either/or. It has nothing to do with “more important” and “less important.” A Catholic is bound, by the conditions of Baptism and Confirmation, to affirm and support all of the doctrines of the Church, not just the social doctrine. No doubt there are wonderfully warm-hearted and giving prostitutes, cheaters, pornographers, abortionists, cohabiting couples, and liars who “treat others well” on a personal basis. It doesn’t make their personal behavior in line with Catholicism, however, or even, frankly, with the Gospel. Jesus told us that if we loved Him, we would keep His commandments.
Well, I’ve spoken to 1000s of people affected by it. I don’t know of any of them that were driven away because of the process. People can be driven away when they don’t get the answer they want. It seems your problem is not with the process but with judges. Obviously, sometimes it is ridiculous to declare any marraige, however long it is, invalid. Other times, it is not, no matter how long it is. But, anyway, I imagine you really don’t know much about the process itself (not many people do) and have never read any actual cases (not many can). Thanks for the reply.
You should practice seeking common ground, instead of picking apart someone who is actually an ally on the abortion issue, but differs on one aspect of it.
That’s why it’s interesting to see all of the uneasiness and discomfort expressed here in the wake of comments by a liberal minded Pope. Many here are expressing fears that they will no longer be able to “have it their way”. I think the fears are unfounded, but there is definitely a sense of discomfort in some of these posts, which suggest that some might not be on board with Catholicism if it takes a hard liberal turn. The Pope very clearly stated that he is no “right-winger”.That’s called Burger King, have it your way, not Catholicism.
