Pope Francis: Gays, Abortion Too Much Of Catholic Church's Obsession

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Salam FGJ 12 years ago

Religious tolerance is a feature of Pope Francis and its promising development. This is a sign of the universal tolerance that some of us are expecting for making the world a better place. This belief is not to support vices ...
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Religious tolerance is a feature of Pope Francis and its promising development. This is a sign of the universal tolerance that some of us are expecting for making the world a better place. This belief is not to support vices but to emphasise the efficacy of a counsel to a people who feel tolerated and respected than those who feel hated. A stigmatised patients are mostly immune to seeking treatment.
Cindy 12 years ago

Pope Francis is a people pleaser & is acting like a celebrity, not a leader of the church. Pretty soon, he'll even condone gay priesthood.

Pope Francis is a people pleaser & is acting like a celebrity, not a leader of the church. Pretty soon, he'll even condone gay priesthood.
Justin Pwavra Teriwajah 12 years ago

I believe that this Pope wants to make himself popular with the people of Europe and North America where the gay rights thing has become very fashionable. I believe he fears that a strict stance by the Catholic Church against ...
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I believe that this Pope wants to make himself popular with the people of Europe and North America where the gay rights thing has become very fashionable. I believe he fears that a strict stance by the Catholic Church against gay rights may cost the Church valuable membership and hence he wants to keep his followers rather than lose them to rival churches that readily accept gay rights. It is a shame if the gospel of Christ is so easily compromised in order to please people!!!
Yoyo 12 years ago

Cindy, you nailed it! This gay movement is so widely accepted in the western world that, the pope is using it to gain more members and like Justin said, become more popular and well liked by people.

Cindy, you nailed it! This gay movement is so widely accepted in the western world that, the pope is using it to gain more members and like Justin said, become more popular and well liked by people.
VOLUNTORY CONTRIBUTOR. 12 years ago

SOME PASTORS:

The bible is so simple, yet some pastors making themselves so important, without them the bible will not be known.

I have already giving the bible in summary a diagram form to guide serious christians of ...
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SOME PASTORS:

The bible is so simple, yet some pastors making themselves so important, without them the bible will not be known.

I have already giving the bible in summary a diagram form to guide serious christians of their expectations. Now they are talking about power. The book of corinthians listed Jesus Christ as the power of God, and this can further be explained.

God's Love which is synonymous to grace is the nature of THE LORD GOD, which Jesus Christ on earth demonstrated to his disciples as written in the bible.

Power which originated from the father God Almighty was exibited in Christ Jesus when he was walking "nupea" on earth. Thus making faith,word, endurance and wisdom the power of Jesus Christ.

The glory of the Lord is show in the books of John revealing Christ Jesus as the only way to the kingdom of God and through his bloodshed we have automatic cleansing of sins from yesterday,today and future.His followers assembles in getherings to worship him for his glory and power which goes together in unity.

Salvation comes in to incorporate human beings under his abode, in a sense his glory and power.Our response is to accept what we heard and try to live that love and grace that is giving, which is not easy to achieve because of the nature of the world live in.
Nicholas J Bedzo 12 years ago

Say yours and leave somebody,s.

Say yours and leave somebody,s.
Concerned 12 years ago

I think we should focus more on our leaders who have decided to engage in such practices and vote them out.
If a man use to steal and has stopped, of course he can be a priest and even be seen as a role model but if you c ...
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I think we should focus more on our leaders who have decided to engage in such practices and vote them out.
If a man use to steal and has stopped, of course he can be a priest and even be seen as a role model but if you come out and say thieves can be priest, you are saying it is ok to steal and that should not be tolerated.
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Nicholas J Bedzo 12 years ago

Religious Tolerance bind all of us to
be one family in Christ with no
differnce of Human Gay or Lesbians.

Religious Tolerance bind all of us to
be one family in Christ with no
differnce of Human Gay or Lesbians.
Nicholas J Bedzo 12 years ago

This is a relay on earth,no one can choose your religion fo you but
yourself.lf you want to be Gay or Lesbian is up to you.

This is a relay on earth,no one can choose your religion fo you but
yourself.lf you want to be Gay or Lesbian is up to you.

Louis 12 years ago

I think the Pope's comment over gays and lesbians issue suggests to me, the Pope is not fully against such vices. I believe the world is driftting gradually and gradually to a halt. I expect the Pope to speak from biblical po ...
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I think the Pope's comment over gays and lesbians issue suggests to me, the Pope is not fully against such vices. I believe the world is driftting gradually and gradually to a halt. I expect the Pope to speak from biblical point of view rather than down playing on the issue of gays and lesbians. The position of the bible is clear. Gaysm and lesbianism is a SIN. Therefore, we do not have to do anything to support it. There is no way we have to find a new ballance in encouraging what is deemed as abormination to the Lord. Where is the Pope taking us to? May God give as the spirit of decernment to know and hold on to the truth because our Lord Jesus Christ is coming soon.
Ralph 12 years ago

I do not think this Pope understands the Bible well,because the bible clearly states many times that homosexuality is a sin I hope after this pope the college of cardinals would learn a lesson and never elect a pope from the ...
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I do not think this Pope understands the Bible well,because the bible clearly states many times that homosexuality is a sin I hope after this pope the college of cardinals would learn a lesson and never elect a pope from the third world again
Marfo 12 years ago

Was this Pope elected to the Papacy as a result of gay activism and alliances at the Vatican? This question needs to be probed. They didn't choose Cardinal Turkson because they know he will abide by the Bible principles in th ...
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Was this Pope elected to the Papacy as a result of gay activism and alliances at the Vatican? This question needs to be probed. They didn't choose Cardinal Turkson because they know he will abide by the Bible principles in these matters.
Nyame Nipa 12 years ago

Brother Louis,do not let the Pope take you anywhere. We Christians are to follow those who follow Christ.(1Cor.11:1)If the Pope or whatever leader drifts away let them but you follow Christ and His teachings only. Stay blesse ...
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Brother Louis,do not let the Pope take you anywhere. We Christians are to follow those who follow Christ.(1Cor.11:1)If the Pope or whatever leader drifts away let them but you follow Christ and His teachings only. Stay blessed son.
Musa Kano 12 years ago

Woolly theology from Rome you may think, but this is a stance of moral relativism which fits the sinister megalomaniac agenda of papal Rome in its quest to rule the one world order as the antichrist (1John 4:3).

The idea o ...
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Woolly theology from Rome you may think, but this is a stance of moral relativism which fits the sinister megalomaniac agenda of papal Rome in its quest to rule the one world order as the antichrist (1John 4:3).

The idea of reaching out to non-Catholics by means of compromise is an ancient methodlogy the church has used successfully in her history. Such was the case when Rome transferred the sacredness of the sabbath to Sunday during the 4th century AD, and then manged to get the pagans who worship the sun-god on Sunday, to worship with the church on Sunday.
Tony 12 years ago

Pope is a man of God but not God,lets respect the good morals standard of the bible.go and read what happen to the people of sodom and Gomorrah.God burn them with fire.there is no where in the bible that support gay and lesbi ...
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Pope is a man of God but not God,lets respect the good morals standard of the bible.go and read what happen to the people of sodom and Gomorrah.God burn them with fire.there is no where in the bible that support gay and lesbian then the roman fathers should marry.
Marfo 12 years ago

Somebody who believes and voice out that people who don't believe in God can go to heaven cannot be a man of God. If what was reported really came out of his tongue, I can't ascribe him to be a man of God. It goes against all ...
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Somebody who believes and voice out that people who don't believe in God can go to heaven cannot be a man of God. If what was reported really came out of his tongue, I can't ascribe him to be a man of God. It goes against all biblical records and teachings.
paul 12 years ago

How do you know that the bible is true? You just believe everything people tell you without asking questions. Do you have evidence that everything in the bible is true?

How do you know that the bible is true? You just believe everything people tell you without asking questions. Do you have evidence that everything in the bible is true?
Ralph 12 years ago

I have been a catholic all my life and I believe this third world pope is either going to divide or destroy the church.I am waiting for him to endorse gay marriage and also ordain women priests and then I will quit the chur ...
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I have been a catholic all my life and I believe this third world pope is either going to divide or destroy the church.I am waiting for him to endorse gay marriage and also ordain women priests and then I will quit the church for good
Justin Pwavra Teriwajah 12 years ago

Ralph, you are either damn ignorant or dull-witted. It is trite knowledge that the gay rights gospel is preached more and also accepted more by people of the so-called 1st world than by people of the 3rd world. Have you forgo ...
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Ralph, you are either damn ignorant or dull-witted. It is trite knowledge that the gay rights gospel is preached more and also accepted more by people of the so-called 1st world than by people of the 3rd world. Have you forgotten that Obama and Gordon Brown are the foremost preachers of this nonsense about gay rights and how they have decided to tie western aid to 3rd world countries to the acceptance of gay rights by such countries?

Therefore, if Pope Francis' hand has been forced by such global forces to accept this rotten gospel of gay rights and he is now trying hard to find space in Catholicism for this gay rights gospel, can we blame people of the third world for this turn of events? In case you care to know, people of the so-called third world are the most resistant to the rotten gospel of gay rights. If you hate people of the third world, then look for a better reason to put them down than using the issue of gay rights because they are the only hope of the church on this issue.

Jeff 12 years ago

I think this Pope does not understand the bible very well,because the bible states clearly many times that homosexuality is a sin.so there is no middle grounds in this.

I think this Pope does not understand the bible very well,because the bible states clearly many times that homosexuality is a sin.so there is no middle grounds in this.
YAW 12 years ago

Justin I like your piece but I will entreat you to be broad minded a little bit. The bible admonishes not judge others less we will be judged.We should also show love towards ALL(even Gays)The Pope does not support gay behavi ...
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Justin I like your piece but I will entreat you to be broad minded a little bit. The bible admonishes not judge others less we will be judged.We should also show love towards ALL(even Gays)The Pope does not support gay behavior.
Kata 12 years ago

Yaw, you're right that we should show love towards all and not judge. But we should not also condone evil acts. I don't hate gays but I will never accept their practice.

Yaw, you're right that we should show love towards all and not judge. But we should not also condone evil acts. I don't hate gays but I will never accept their practice.
June 12 years ago

If the leader of a church cannot 'judge' a sinful individual in the church then he's not fit to be a leader. If a church member is engaging in this lifestyle and the church leader is aware of it and chose not to condemn it be ...
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If the leader of a church cannot 'judge' a sinful individual in the church then he's not fit to be a leader. If a church member is engaging in this lifestyle and the church leader is aware of it and chose not to condemn it because he don't want to judge, then there's no basis calling himself a follower of Christ. Pope francis is so much loved by the gay community that many now want to join the church and that's exactly this pope want. He's like the Pharisees of Jesus time.
Kitty 12 years ago

The pope want to appear to be sensible. He's fond of the world & therefore, the world loves him. A true Christian wouldn't be loving the world & would stand firm in the faith by maintaining their Christian integrity, not tryi ...
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The pope want to appear to be sensible. He's fond of the world & therefore, the world loves him. A true Christian wouldn't be loving the world & would stand firm in the faith by maintaining their Christian integrity, not trying hard to please some special group.
Edward 12 years ago

If this is truly what the Pope said, this is unbelievable, coming from the lips of such a respected man of God. May God have mercy upon us.

If this is truly what the Pope said, this is unbelievable, coming from the lips of such a respected man of God. May God have mercy upon us.
timms 12 years ago

We should be careful about the way we talk to our Spiritual leaders!

We should be careful about the way we talk to our Spiritual leaders!
HANNIBAL(Blessed by God) 12 years ago

The Pope looks gay and he is indeed gay.

The Pope looks gay and he is indeed gay.
Explorer 12 years ago

I see that Catholics make dead good people like mother Theresa saints based on their acts on earth. They also ask the (dead)saints to pray for them. I have two questions. Can I ask my good dead ancestors to pray for me, and c ...
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I see that Catholics make dead good people like mother Theresa saints based on their acts on earth. They also ask the (dead)saints to pray for them. I have two questions. Can I ask my good dead ancestors to pray for me, and can they be made saints also?
vizzano 12 years ago

our beloved ghana is seriously deteriorating and u worry about gays and lesbians.how about85% of ghanians not being able to afford the basic necessities of life...food ,water,electricity,good sanitation..etc etc..go figure..c ...
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our beloved ghana is seriously deteriorating and u worry about gays and lesbians.how about85% of ghanians not being able to afford the basic necessities of life...food ,water,electricity,good sanitation..etc etc..go figure..channel ur energy to find a solution to these problems not morality..idiots,,bastards.

Explorer 12 years ago

These morality issues are important. Life is not just about food, water, electricity and good sanitation. Humans have survived over thousands of years because someone has taken good care of our resources, and how we take care ...
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These morality issues are important. Life is not just about food, water, electricity and good sanitation. Humans have survived over thousands of years because someone has taken good care of our resources, and how we take care of our resources is based on how we view them, how we view women, water, food, etc.
Sakura 12 years ago

Just read your Bible and don't let these people poison your minds. Jesus said the Holy Spirit will lead us into all truth. Don't leave the interpretation of the Bible to the so-called biblical intellectuals, they are not Chri ...
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Just read your Bible and don't let these people poison your minds. Jesus said the Holy Spirit will lead us into all truth. Don't leave the interpretation of the Bible to the so-called biblical intellectuals, they are not Christians. I am sorry, but this Pope of the Roman Catholic Church is a farce and useless.
kwame 12 years ago

PLEASE POPE---A FAMILY PLANNING UNIT HAS BEEN KICKED OUT OF A CATHOLIC HOSPITAL IN THE ASHANTI REGION

PLEASE POPE---A FAMILY PLANNING UNIT HAS BEEN KICKED OUT OF A CATHOLIC HOSPITAL IN THE ASHANTI REGION
PAPA GAGA 12 years ago

there are lots and lots of problems in the world but the so called men of god and other religious leaders are less concerned about those, the gap btn rich and poor is much much wider,assess to ducation is very very difficult ...
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there are lots and lots of problems in the world but the so called men of god and other religious leaders are less concerned about those, the gap btn rich and poor is much much wider,assess to ducation is very very difficult ,violence and killings around the world is becoming more rampant.Men and women of god and religious leaders have become more affluent and living and swimming in wealth whilst majority of the FLOCK or the FOLLOWERS are becoming poorer and poorer and nobody ,even the MEN AND WOMEN OF GOD AND OTHER RELIGIOUS LEADERS CARES LESS. THE POPE IS VERY RIGHT IN THIS DIRECTION AND I SUPPORT HIM.
Model Aysha 12 years ago

I tink the pope is right WHO R WE TO JUDGE....

I tink the pope is right WHO R WE TO JUDGE....
Justin Pwavra Teriwajah 12 years ago

If the Pope thinks he does not qualify to judge right from wrong from the standpoint of the Bible, then he and his priests should stop preaching the gospel of Christ altogether. The sermons they deliver to us each Sunday or a ...
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If the Pope thinks he does not qualify to judge right from wrong from the standpoint of the Bible, then he and his priests should stop preaching the gospel of Christ altogether. The sermons they deliver to us each Sunday or at Mass Services are all moral judgments of our behavior from the Bible standpoint. They judge our behavior and admonish us in each of these sermons not to commit murders, adulteries, fornications etc. all because the Bible forbids all such morally wrongful behavior. If now, the Pope thinks they, the clergy, can no longer judge us or admonish us or give direction to us on what is right as against what is wrong from the Bible standpoint, then they (the clergy) have lost their moral right to be religious leaders. Of course, no one can judge whether or not any person can make it to Heaven at the end of his life. That judgment is to be done by God alone. However, I can say (or judge) without any shadow of a doubt that the gospel of Christ is anti-gay and anti-lesbian rights. Based on the Bible, I can judge that murderers, adulterers, gays and lesbians are despicable people before God and hence the need for them to repent and follow the right path.

Perhaps, as an African historian, I should not be surprised. The Catholic Church, into which I was born, seems to be too ready to join what is popular with the people of any age. During the days of the Transatlantic Slave Trade, the Catholic Church had a share in the profits of this ignoble trade. The salvation of the souls of Africans was none of the concerns of the Church back then. I believe a century or two from today, history will judge Pope Francis and his ilk for refusing to stand by the time honoured Bible principles.
Model Aysha 12 years ago

I tink da pope is right who r we reli to judge..on one is perfect...we all av our sins..

I tink da pope is right who r we reli to judge..on one is perfect...we all av our sins..
William 12 years ago

THE BEAST AND THE IMAGE OF THE BEAST MUST,BY NOW HAVE BEEN UNDERSTOOD CLEARLY.IN ADDITION THE MEANINGS OF THE TERMS 'MYSTERY,THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND OF ALL THE ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH,BABYLON THE GREAT,... MUST HAVE BEEN ...
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THE BEAST AND THE IMAGE OF THE BEAST MUST,BY NOW HAVE BEEN UNDERSTOOD CLEARLY.IN ADDITION THE MEANINGS OF THE TERMS 'MYSTERY,THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND OF ALL THE ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH,BABYLON THE GREAT,... MUST HAVE BEEN GRASPED BY NOW, BUT THE CHILDREN OF THE GREAT DARKNESS CANNOT GET IT TILL THE FINALITY OF THINGS.
Samuel Mensa-Vanderpuue 12 years ago

Christian, Muslim and Jewish scripture narrated God's creation of the universe and its inhabitants including mankind;as a representative of God on earth. We have the creative ability to create in the physical arena under His ...
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Christian, Muslim and Jewish scripture narrated God's creation of the universe and its inhabitants including mankind;as a representative of God on earth. We have the creative ability to create in the physical arena under His guidance.Interesting enough He created male and female of all kinds and put a tree of Good/Evil and that of Life in the same garden with instructions to comply with. God who knows the end of everything from the beginning should have had control of everything to go according to His plan. Did He forget that His anointed Cherub Lucifer who was in-charge of the former world was still around and could interfere with his new establishment but He did not stop it. It appears to me God has allowed the authority given to Adam to go to Lucifer whom we now call Satan and he has been our examiner and tempter on earth to these days. In the Psalm we read that he is the ruler of the earth and Yeshuah the Messiah whom we now call Jesus because the Jews would not allow Him as King also confirmed it when He was about to be tempted by Satan. We Christians are neither cold or hot instead we are lukewarm and what does the bible say about such people. If we go back to the old testament you see prophets that God worked with were married sometimes to more than one woman but God did not say it was wrong in His sight. Now people in some churches like the catholic church decide to remain single; both sexes so that they can carry on properly with God's work. That is actually contrary to why God created Eve and as some could not keep to that they started abusing young boys and the women girls in a form of masturbation to satisfy the sexual curiosities. The result is deadly diseases into the society. Church Pastors who know the Bible so well have corrupted the Bible just as Satan did. I think you should come out boldly to say that the lake of Fire is first for Satan and those who are corrupting his Words but we need to pray to God to show as a sign now.They need to be wiped out from among God's children as it was narrated for Sodom and Gomorrah. Things happening on earth are exactly what was narrated in the Ten commandments.We are really faced with principalities and powers and the Holy Spirit is at war indeed. A pastor died in a car accident and came back to life at a crusade held by Evangelist Bonke in Port Harcout and has recorded a video to educate us on what he saw in the spiritual world.Interesting enough he saw pastors suffering in the spirit continuously and he was asked to go and pay back monies he has taken from people in God's name for his well being.You must have experienced your spirit going into the spiritual world and being shown what to do on earth just as in the case of John in the Revelation. Please be bold and hot without fear or favour to let our politicians and church leaders sit up. God will not destroy the world He has created and found good but we shall destroy it ourselves with our jealous caretaker Satan. I pray for more Wisdom, Knowledge and Understanding from our Father God and our Lord Jesus Christ unto you. Stay blessed.

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