[–] Astromachine 0 points 7 points 7 points (+7|-0) ago
As fucked up as the Catholic Church is I actually try give this guy some credit. I think he is at least trying to shake up the system and move the church away from the golden thrones and huge mansions and actually try to help people instead of them selves. Its baby steps, but at least they're in the right direction.
[–] eightheaded 0 points 5 points 5 points (+5|-0) ago
I completely agree. I am not a Catholic myself, but what I like about Pope Francis is that unlike his predecessors he seems to believe in and practice what he preaches, even to the extent of crossing some lines previous popes wouldn't dare to. Time and time again he's shown he's willing to lead by example.
[–] Vvswiftvv17 2 points 12 points 14 points (+14|-2) ago
When was the last time you dined with the homeless armchair warrior? I'm sad to say it's been a few years for me, 2012. I assure you its not lazy. Looking someone in the eyes who has nothing in this world, but still gets up every day is humbling and gutrenching. It forces you to reexamine your values and how you live your life. Try it sometime.
[–] Dont-Tread-On-Me 2 points 3 points 5 points (+5|-2) ago
the pope is the real homeless armchair warrior, or should l say homeless golden throne (adorned with jewels) warrior. the pope is not a man of the common or poor people, he is not even a human man of the people, he sits "upon this earth the place of God Almighty." The pope has always been a bogus figurehead used to pacify, manipulate, and ultimately subjugate the masses in order to take their money. Pretending to care about the people they steal from by "dining" with them in front of the cameras is just another of their tricks.
[–] stealthninjataliban 1 point 2 points 3 points (+3|-1) ago
The crazy thing is that he is on a "tight schedule" so there will be no interaction with congress after his speech. He is blowing off congress for the homeless.
[–] Pawn ago
I'm fine with that. Congress is one of the most useless parts of government to ever exist. They had ONE job, and they can't do that.
[–] Dont-Tread-On-Me 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago (edited ago)
He is not blowing off Congress. In actuality its that his P.R. team is very astute, and they know that Congress is incredibly hated so it would make the pope look bad by association if he seen rubbing elbows with a known pariah.