Is this a constructive contribution to the debate? I think not.
You really do look down on people, don’t you? If we don’t agree with you, we are dim-witted and we have a narrow horizon. How nice of a catholic you are! And you are the best kind because you would never go against the Pope unlike those other stupid proud renegades who dare to question the Holy Father.
Never used the word infallible, and never would with this issue.
You, and many others, are failing to see what I think is obvious. The Pope does not like the idea of a wall–neither do I, and I hope you don’t either. However, the Pope never said not to build a wall. He simply said that if a person ONLY thinks of building walls, and does not also think of building bridges, that is not Christian behavior.
As for the faith and morals part–if this was a wall that had no impact on human lives, I am certain the Pope would not say a word. However, there is an authentic humanitarian crisis going on at the border–people are dying, and some are suffering and starving. Most are just trying to get away from what is a horrible situation–a situation in which we have no understanding. The Pope knows we have the resources to help alleviate some of that incredible suffering, and now all he hears is our politicians want to build a wall to lock out those suffering people. He certainly knows we (USA) have a right to our borders and to our own soveirnty–but he also knows that great suffering is happening. So, he is saying that if we only want to shut out the suffering, without trying to help alleviate that suffering, we are not acting as Christians. It is pure Gospel and it is 100% faith and morals.
Try to image if Jesus came down and temporarily took the Pope’s place for a day. Can you imagine the Lord saying less than what the Pope said? Can you imagine the Lord saying, “Not my business because the all important USA is having an election?” Can you imagine the Lord saying, “Hey, USA, its fine to ignore all this suffering.”
Well, the Pope is Jesus’ Vicar–try to actually let that sink in. There is not one human being on earth that has more authority to speak about faith and orals, than does the Pope. Not even one. he was not speaking infallibly, yet he was speaking as the Vicar of Christ about a matter of faith and morals.
I hope you have a blessed night.
thanks for that!Your behavior is commendable and your debate too and very Christian in my estimation.
Where?
Yes, but Cruz, Rubio and Trump are all in a heated battle. I don’t recall Cruz calling people names but I believe the good Senator Rubio has called other people liars, so in other words, that is indeed a scrum they are in, directly competing against each other.
Same here. Let us as Catholics rejoice and prayers for Pope FrancisViva il Papa!
I am proud of this Pope and proud to be Catholic.
I’m not considering myself higher than others. Those publications appeal to the lesser angels and certainly know how to spin a story. I have personal experience with Brietbart. com. so I know what I’m talking about. I was also a lit professor, so I know a little about cognitive skills. So you consider yourself a proud renegade? Does that mean the the term cafeteria catholic applies?
NOPE, the US Federal Govt is not morally obligated to govern our neighbors south of the Border. ** The US Federal Govt is obligated to focus on its flock, US Citizens.**
Well said my Catholic brother; Rome Speaks!
He tempered his statements tonight, but it was too little too late. There is something to be said about acting in haste and repenting in leisure.
No, it wasn’t too late, he didn’t need to temper them. Trump cares where Americans get hurt or killed by foreigners. If Trump misspoke, show me one human being who never has.
You may have experience at Breitbart but that is no authority, I saw nothing inaccurate was shown about the story. If the big news networks don’t report it, perhaps others will.
Perhaps it would be wise to research to the topic of papal infallibility before you post any more about it.
You seem to think that all sites are equal. They are not.
I never said the U.S. Government had to do anything. This entire thread is about what Jesus mandates of His followers. If a Christian of any denomination decides to build a wall, and yet ignores the pain on the other side, he is not acting as a Christian. For Christians, the call of Christ always comes first. That was the central message the Pope gave. We cannot hide behind a wall when it come to very real human suffering.
Doesn’t matter. He’s running for President. Every single word he says goes under the microscope. It’s the way the game is played. He knows it. They all know it, and they know that the slightest misstep is an opening for an opponent to attack.
I’m not saying that I am an authority. I just have no respect for their reporting. Take it or leave it.