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Mar 14, 2013 07:23:57   #
Bazamac Loc: Manchester, UK
 
ted45 wrote:
treehugger wrote:
I normally don't like to get involved in these p...ing contests, but this time I think I will. I don't believe the poster has any interest in an answer to his question, he simply want's to show his contempt for any religion.

"Lets move along folks, there is nothing happening here."


Pounder you asked a question and received the only answer possible: "Who cares? To begin with, 1.2 billion Catholics care. If you're a true agnostic than the whole question becomes irrelevant so why ask the question in the first place? "

Treehugger is exactly correct in his summation of this tread. Question asked and answered.

BTW it is extremely rude and bad taste to make fun of someone’s religion. Freedom of religion is one of our basic rights.
quote=treehugger I normally don't like to get inv... (show quote)


Many people would disagree that it's rude and bad taste to make fun of someone's religion. Setting that aside, though, how does making fun of someone's religion curtail their freedom of religion in any way?

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Mar 14, 2013 08:13:06   #
digiman Loc: Brooklyn, NY/Greenville, SC
 
pounder35 wrote:
The way the media covered the news of a new Pope and the fact the "bookies" had betting lines on who it would be leaves me with one question. Who cares? Sounds more like the Super Bowl. Being what's best described as agnostic it will have no effect on my life whatsoever. And even if I were Catholic I still don't know why it matters. Maybe someone can explain it. Keep it simple since I have ATD or something like that. Basically I get bored really fast and don't need to know the entire history of Christianity or Catholicism. This is a simple question and I'm looking for a simple answer. I'll ask again. "What difference does it make who the Pope is."
The way the media covered the news of a new Pope a... (show quote)


I'm not Catholic and I respect your inquisitiveness. A lot of people do care as to the role of Pope and some folks could care less. This role has gone back to before a lot of us were even born which I'm sure you know since you weren't born yesterday. Every religious institution has a leader and that is all it is.
I'm saddened by the fact that some of the replies to your post came across as retaliatory even if they believed your post had no significance. I find a few of the members get a little ornery on here for no reason whatsoever since the idea behind a forum is to present many thoughts and ideas. All the best to you.

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Mar 14, 2013 08:42:55   #
steve03 Loc: long Lsland
 
I grew up catholic but have not practiced the religion in years, so I have no great love for the church. Having said that the catholic church has an enormous effect on the world even if it does not effect you directly. It educates more people then any institution on earth. It also runs two of the largest charities in the Catholic relief fund and Catholic charities. It is a leader in the pro life movement and to them it means all of life not just pre- natal. I know there are a lot of problems with the church but give it its due. It needs a strong leader and hopefully they have found one.

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Mar 14, 2013 08:46:08   #
MagicFad Loc: Clermont, FL
 
pounder35 wrote:
Joe F.N. wrote:
Who cares? To begin with, 1.2 billion Catholics care. If you're a true agnostic than the whole question becomes irrelevant so why ask the question in the first place?
I believe you meant to say ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) or was it that you couldn't keep your mind open long enough to remember that?


Yes I did mean ADD which I really believe is lack of parenting skills but it's a convenient excuse to just drug kids instead of actually raising them. Now back to the original question. What difference does it make. There are also a a few billion Muslims in the world. They don't care.
quote=Joe F.N. Who cares? To begin with, 1.2 bill... (show quote)

Wow, you sound like a really upright, wonderful person. Hope you're not a parent and hope you never become one.

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Mar 14, 2013 09:21:35   #
UXOEOD
 
treehugger wrote:
I normally don't like to get involved in these p...ing contests, but this time I think I will. I don't believe the poster has any interest in an answer to his question, he simply want's to show his contempt for any religion.

"Lets move along folks, there is nothing happening here."


BINGO! Well said, good advise. Good Day.

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Mar 14, 2013 10:10:46   #
Papa Joe Loc: Midwest U.S.
 
pounder35 wrote:
The way the media covered the news of a new Pope and the fact the "bookies" had betting lines on who it would be leaves me with one question. Who cares? Sounds more like the Super Bowl. Being what's best described as agnostic it will have no effect on my life whatsoever. And even if I were Catholic I still don't know why it matters. Maybe someone can explain it. Keep it simple since I have ATD or something like that. Basically I get bored really fast and don't need to know the entire history of Christianity or Catholicism. This is a simple question and I'm looking for a simple answer. I'll ask again. "What difference does it make who the Pope is."
The way the media covered the news of a new Pope a... (show quote)


Good question Pounder! I won't expound, but I suggest you read-up on the 'City of seven hills', (yes, in the Bible!), and learn the significance of the pope, etc. Might be important, even to a supposedly 'agnostic'.

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Mar 14, 2013 10:26:38   #
tinfoilpixels
 
digiman wrote:
pounder35 wrote:
The way the media covered the news of a new Pope and the fact the "bookies" had betting lines on who it would be leaves me with one question. Who cares? Sounds more like the Super Bowl. Being what's best described as agnostic it will have no effect on my life whatsoever. And even if I were Catholic I still don't know why it matters. Maybe someone can explain it. Keep it simple since I have ATD or something like that. Basically I get bored really fast and don't need to know the entire history of Christianity or Catholicism. This is a simple question and I'm looking for a simple answer. I'll ask again. "What difference does it make who the Pope is."
The way the media covered the news of a new Pope a... (show quote)


I'm not Catholic and I respect your inquisitiveness. A lot of people do care as to the role of Pope and some folks could care less. This role has gone back to before a lot of us were even born which I'm sure you know since you weren't born yesterday. Every religious institution has a leader and that is all it is.
I'm saddened by the fact that some of the replies to your post came across as retaliatory even if they believed your post had no significance. I find a few of the members get a little ornery on here for no reason whatsoever since the idea behind a forum is to present many thoughts and ideas. All the best to you.
quote=pounder35 The way the media covered the new... (show quote)




My response was meant as a warning. We've all heard that sage piece of advise, "Never argue religion, and never argue politics." Just go back to Pounder's very first response, he was trying to turn it in to both.

He's not interested in a discussion, he just wants to belittle people for their viewpoint. He wants to bait people into playing his game, his rules.

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Mar 14, 2013 10:28:30   #
pounder35 Loc: "Southeast of Disorder"
 
ted45 wrote:
treehugger wrote:
I normally don't like to get involved in these p...ing contests, but this time I think I will. I don't believe the poster has any interest in an answer to his question, he simply want's to show his contempt for any religion.

"Lets move along folks, there is nothing happening here."


Pounder you asked a question and received the only answer possible: "Who cares? To begin with, 1.2 billion Catholics care. If you're a true agnostic than the whole question becomes irrelevant so why ask the question in the first place? "

Treehugger is exactly correct in his summation of this tread. Question asked and answered.

BTW it is extremely rude and bad taste to make fun of someone’s religion. Freedom of religion is one of our basic rights.
quote=treehugger I normally don't like to get inv... (show quote)


I was not making fun of a religion. I just asked a simple question based on a news story. I don't question the position of Pope. My question is does it matter which of the Cardinals was chosen. It's likely they are on the same unlike a political election where you normally have two very different views. At least the Catholics didn't have to put with the mud slingging and back stabbing. At least I don't think so. :roll: :thumbup:

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Mar 14, 2013 10:49:11   #
Jack47 Loc: Ontario
 
pounder35 wrote:
The way the media covered the news of a new Pope and the fact the "bookies" had betting lines on who it would be leaves me with one question. Who cares? Sounds more like the Super Bowl. Being what's best described as agnostic it will have no effect on my life whatsoever. And even if I were Catholic I still don't know why it matters. Maybe someone can explain it. Keep it simple since I have ATD or something like that. Basically I get bored really fast and don't need to know the entire history of Christianity or Catholicism. This is a simple question and I'm looking for a simple answer. I'll ask again. "What difference does it make who the Pope is."
The way the media covered the news of a new Pope a... (show quote)



Who cares? I was catholic but now I'm just pissed off with the church.
This is an organization that is steeped in scandal that needs change, big time. So they elect a 76 year old as their head doing it in secret, announcing it by using smoke signals and a language that is extinct.... Go figure!!!

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Mar 14, 2013 10:59:20   #
mwoods222 Loc: Newburg N.Y,
 
At least he is now a lawyer

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Mar 14, 2013 11:06:04   #
eye2eye Loc: Chicago, Illinois
 
There are three things you don't discuss in an open forum with total strangers. Sex, religion and politics. Nobody ever wins. Too many things to discuss. I agree the original poster was just looking to stir the pot. He's not an Agnostic he's an Antagonist! Be gone before somebody drops a house on you too!

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Mar 14, 2013 11:06:29   #
DennisK Loc: Pickle City,Illinois
 
I might add. Was anyone as annoyed as me of the constant news coverage when Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston died? I was waiting for the executive order to lower the flags to half mast.

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Mar 14, 2013 11:18:03   #
RixPix Loc: Miami, Florida
 
pounder35 wrote:
The way the media covered the news of a new Pope and the fact the "bookies" had betting lines on who it would be leaves me with one question. Who cares? Sounds more like the Super Bowl. Being what's best described as agnostic it will have no effect on my life whatsoever. And even if I were Catholic I still don't know why it matters. Maybe someone can explain it. Keep it simple since I have ATD or something like that. Basically I get bored really fast and don't need to know the entire history of Christianity or Catholicism. This is a simple question and I'm looking for a simple answer. I'll ask again. "What difference does it make who the Pope is."
The way the media covered the news of a new Pope a... (show quote)


I agree in that it doesn't make a difference which guy wears the biggest funny hat. They all adhere to an outdated dogma so it really makes no difference who the Pope is or was. Once he is Pope he tows the line and continues the psychosis that is the Catholic religion.

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Mar 14, 2013 11:18:41   #
yhtomit Loc: Port Land. Oregon
 
steve03 wrote:
I grew up catholic but have not practiced the religion in years, so I have no great love for the church. Having said that the catholic church has an enormous effect on the world even if it does not effect you directly. It educates more people then any institution on earth. It also runs two of the largest charities in the Catholic relief fund and Catholic charities. It is a leader in the pro life movement and to them it means all of life not just pre- natal. I know there are a lot of problems with the church but give it its due. It needs a strong leader and hopefully they have found one.
I grew up catholic but have not practiced the reli... (show quote)


:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

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Mar 14, 2013 11:22:46   #
yhtomit Loc: Port Land. Oregon
 
RixPix wrote:
pounder35 wrote:
The way the media covered the news of a new Pope and the fact the "bookies" had betting lines on who it would be leaves me with one question. Who cares? Sounds more like the Super Bowl. Being what's best described as agnostic it will have no effect on my life whatsoever. And even if I were Catholic I still don't know why it matters. Maybe someone can explain it. Keep it simple since I have ATD or something like that. Basically I get bored really fast and don't need to know the entire history of Christianity or Catholicism. This is a simple question and I'm looking for a simple answer. I'll ask again. "What difference does it make who the Pope is."
The way the media covered the news of a new Pope a... (show quote)




I agree in that it doesn't make a difference which guy wears the biggest funny hat. They all adhere to an outdated dogma so it really makes no difference who the Pope is or was. Once he is Pope he tows the line and continues the psychosis that is the Catholic religion.
quote=pounder35 The way the media covered the new... (show quote)


Thanks for hateful post.

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