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In reply to the discussion: The Pope's comments on family and marriage seem very much open to interpretation-WRONG [View all]CajunBlazer
(5,648 posts)And the traditions of the Catholic Church make it a great deal more difficult to turn than and than the Queen Marry II, but Francis taking steps towards inclusion in his dialog:
On homosexuality: "If someone is gay and searches for the Lord and has good will, who am I to judge?
On contraceptives: "The real issue is making sure that pastoral action takes into account that which is possible for people to do." Followed by: " Catholics must not breed like rabbits."
And before you reply, no he hasn't actually changed the rules, but every journey starts with a single step.
The most important steps he can take is the restructuring of the ultra conservative Curia - already underway - the dismissal of bishops who failed to protect children from abuse and those who so conservative they publicly confront him - also underway - and the appointment of more liberal Cardinals who will help elect the next Pope.
You should know that one of the reasons left the church was its stupid stance on the use of contraceptives and that my very favorite uncle is gay.
And by the way, Rand Paul is not a conservative, he is a libertarian - there is a big difference.