Archived Pope Francis met with Kim Davis. Tells her to "stay strong". (npr.org)
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Archived Pope Francis met with Kim Davis. Tells her to "stay strong". (npr.org)
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[–] Darth_Shitious 1 point 0 points 1 point (+1|-1) ago
Cool old testament references, bro. The Catholic church has already accepted evolution. Also, Catholics don't believe in biblical literal-ism, which is what you are referring to. That is a relatively new phenomenon that sprung up with the protestant movements in America. And all the other christians think they are crazy.
Also, it is well know that the Catholic church has been against same sex marriage, so this isn't a surprise. But from a secular sense, Kim Davis is a practitioner of civil disobedience, which is an important tool for protesters (see civil rights movement). I might disagree with her message or purpose, but her method should not be criticized. Picking and choosing who can protest, how they can protest, and for what is a slippery slope I'd rather not go down.
[–] reddrick 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
I agree with your main point that she has the right to protest but we also have the right to criticize her and the belief that she cites is the reason for her protest. The westboro baptist church also has the right to protest and also are a bunch of bigoted jackasses.
I think citing old testament references to make their beliefs sound ridiculous is a legitimate move if they are using the old testament references to justify their bigotry.
[–] Darth_Shitious ago
Good point on the old testament, but there are new testament references against it too. The religion did originate in the middle-east, and they certainly weren't more pro-gay several thousand years ago.
And yes, it is your right to call her whatever you please and criticize her beliefs. As long as we agree that she can protest, we can be friends. It is kind of my guilty pleasure to play devil's advocate in situations like this.