Santorum: Pope should stay out of science

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Santorum wants Pope Francis to stop talking about climate change.

Santorum, a devout Catholic, told Philadelphia radio host Dom Giordano on Monday that the pope should "leave science to the scientists."

His comments come as the pope, who earned a master's degree in chemistry before turning to the priesthood, becomes increasingly vocal about climate change. Pope Francis is preparing a groundbreaking encyclical to be released in the coming weeks that's expected to make the case that taking action to fight climate change is a moral and religious imperative.

Santorum described himself as a "huge fan" of the pope and said he appreciates the pontiff's commitment to family issues, but he wants the church to stay out of science.

“The church has gotten it wrong a few times on science, and I think that we probably are better off leaving science to the scientists and focusing on what we're really good at, which is theology and morality,” Santorum said. "When we get involved with political and controversial scientific theories, I think the church is not as forceful and credible."

Does Santorum even know anything about Pope Francis prior to March 13, 2013? Sure doesn't sound like it.

[hollysmom]

1. he is catholic only in the sense that he doesn't believe in birth control

He was born a catholic but wants to be an evangelical with their gothic ideas.

[meow2u3]

2. Santorum is no devout Catholic

He's just a pious hypocrite who's trying to usurp the Pope's position.

Pope Francis, on the other hand, has a master's in chemistry. His Holiness knows a little more about science than the sanctimonious
Santorum, who might as well be an evangelical fundamentalist in the sense that his faith is irrational.

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3. There's something off about him.

I can't put my finger on it either. It seems like the image we see in photographs and on TV are plastic and fake, and the hateful person is simmering under the surface with him. I just don't know.

[TexasBushwhacker]

6. He has that 50s dad Ward Cleaver look

Rick



Ward Cleaver



or maybe just a Ken doll



Of course Ward Cleaver and Ken aren't real people.

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7. Well to be fair to Ward

The Ward character seemed to be normal. There's something creepy about ol Frothy Santorum.

Hmmm, what could it be?

[No Vested Interest]

8. Pope Francis does not have a master's degree in chemistry.

The article in the Huff Post has an addendum at the bottom to reflect this error which somehow was perpetuated along the way.
Pope Francis has a technical diploma in chemistry, which he used in his career before entering the cemetery.

[Fortinbras Armstrong]

4. In today's National Catholic Reporter, this comic

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5. Good one. Love the three stooges representing the 3% Koch-backed researchers. nt

[rustbeltvoice]

9. Santorum should stay out of public debate

He is a *#$%ing idiot.