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The two key principles here are brevity and respect.
You need to show respect for both Pope Francis and the office of the papacy, which was established by Christ himself. This means using his official address of “His Holiness.”
Brevity is important simply because he gets a lot of mail. If you want him or his workers to actually read what you have to say, make it short and to the point.
originally posted by: randomtangentsrme
a reply to: Malak777
"Judge not lest you be judged in kind."
originally posted by: KansasGirl
originally posted by: randomtangentsrme
a reply to: Malak777
"Judge not lest you be judged in kind."
It is absolutely right to call out an organization, or the people at the top of the organization, for allowing the systematic molestation of children for decades. This is the wrong situation to apply that verse. I think God would be ok with a person calling out someone for the abuse of children.
originally posted by: Metallicus
I am just curious why you are afraid to spell out the word God?
Pope admits clerical abuse of nuns including sexual slavery
Pope Francis has admitted that clerics have sexually abused nuns, and in one case they were kept as sex slaves. He said in that case his predecessor, Pope Benedict, was forced to shut down an entire congregation of nuns who were being abused by priests. It is thought to be the first time that Pope Francis has acknowledged the sexual abuse of nuns by the clergy. He said the Church was attempting to address the problem but said it was "still going on".
originally posted by: Malak777
We have to get real. We can't keep allowing the Church to ABUSE CHILDREN and WOMEN ...
originally posted by: Malak777
The Pope STILL will not let women in the priesthood.
originally posted by: paraphi
originally posted by: Malak777
We have to get real. We can't keep allowing the Church to ABUSE CHILDREN and WOMEN ...
The Church does not abuse people. People within the Church have used the Church as a cover to abuse people. It's true that the Church authorities have been complicit, or have turned a blind eye, but does that invalidate the whole religion? Clearly, in your mind it does.
Part of the Catholic Church addressing this problem and the Pope is at least trying.
originally posted by: Malak777
The Pope STILL will not let women in the priesthood.
That's another issue entirely.
originally posted by: Peeple
a reply to: Malak777
I personally know a few monks, nuns and priests and they're all nice and good people.
I don't know what God you're answering to, but if yours points with broad brushes and tells you hate and self-righteously judging others is the way to go, you might be in for a surprise at the end.
originally posted by: Peeple
a reply to: Malak777
I personally know a few monks, nuns and priests and they're all nice and good people.
I don't know what God you're answering to, but if yours points with broad brushes and tells you hate and self-righteously judging others is the way to go, you might be in for a surprise at the end.