You all are helping this lapsed Catholic come back! Can’t tell you how great it is to find Catholics who are expressing the sentiment I have felt for a long time. I’m loving this. Thank you. ❤️
I'm very interested again, too, due to the new Pope and these discussions. MAGA is NOT pro life, not kind, not loyal to the Constitution, not Christian.
The Holy Spirit picks the Pope? How long have you held such superstitious, blasphemous fantasies? Do you think the Holy Spirit picks popes who have indulged in both hetero- and homosexual liaisons, even fathering children out of wedlock? Look it up if you don't believe me.
Do you think the Holy Spirit encourages homosexuality? That's what Francis did. If you don't believe that, read the following piece I wrote:
Imagine calling the pope a Marxist because he reminded you that cages, oil spills, and war drums aren’t pro-life. Trump crowns Pete Hegseth his saint of warmongers, and Leo calls it what it is: heresy in a red tie. MAGA wants a chaplain for empire. The Church gave them a mirror instead. Blessed be the ones who follow love when it ruins their politics.
Proudly pro-life and pro-choice and pro-democracy.... In January, 1971, my High School Biology class was learning what determined things to be “alive.” I was not aware of Roe v. Wade; and the teacher had folks debate as to whether a fetus was a human being. From THAT discussion, I determined that I PERSONALLY believed that human life began at conception…. I was also completely unaware that my Catholic church had any “declarations” about the issue. Nevertheless, because of my personal belief, I did what I thought Jesus required in terms of caring for the needy children, and at age 22, with a one-year-old baby, we opened our home for foster children who did not have parents to care for them at the time.
I was always annoyed with folks spending time outside of abortion clinics, thinking that they could have been of service to the poor, rather than passing judgment and ready to stone folks to death for having different beliefs - completely contrary to the teaching of Jesus.
I have had several friends who have had abortions. I do not judge them, because Genesis indicated that God bestows the BREATH of life… not the heartbeat… I don’t think ANYONE can know when God bestows a soul to a person for sure. I just don’t think it is any of my business. Jesus showed us the way… and Pope Leo seems to be following in the footsteps of kindness and love.
You all are helping this lapsed Catholic come back! Can’t tell you how great it is to find Catholics who are expressing the sentiment I have felt for a long time. I’m loving this. Thank you. ❤️
I'm very interested again, too, due to the new Pope and these discussions. MAGA is NOT pro life, not kind, not loyal to the Constitution, not Christian.
It was a great podcast discussion!
Thank you
The current pope seems to be standing up for justice!!!!
I love Pope Leo and the fact he pisses off my conservative Catholic parents is just the cherry on top
Good discussion
Pope Leo I inspiring me to return to my Catholic faith.
Do you see James Talarico as a good upcoming Democratic candidate in future elections?
For Catholic GOP not to support the Pope is telling. The Holy Spirit picks a Pope: you must not believe in the Holy Spirit. 🙏🏼
The Holy Spirit picks the Pope? How long have you held such superstitious, blasphemous fantasies? Do you think the Holy Spirit picks popes who have indulged in both hetero- and homosexual liaisons, even fathering children out of wedlock? Look it up if you don't believe me.
Do you think the Holy Spirit encourages homosexuality? That's what Francis did. If you don't believe that, read the following piece I wrote:
https://stream.org/queering-the-catholic-church/
This was very inspiring. Thanks!
More than that: we need to support people who have children.
Russell Vought / Christian Nationalist is a Wheaton college alumnus. Evangelical big time. Evangelicals don’t think Catholics are Christian!
Democrats can speak to seniors and commit to improving their care structures. Lots of votes there.
you have no idea how important these conversations are - bringing in people who have faith and follow truth and love. james talarico is an example
(no it doesn't matter that's he's presbyterian)
Imagine calling the pope a Marxist because he reminded you that cages, oil spills, and war drums aren’t pro-life. Trump crowns Pete Hegseth his saint of warmongers, and Leo calls it what it is: heresy in a red tie. MAGA wants a chaplain for empire. The Church gave them a mirror instead. Blessed be the ones who follow love when it ruins their politics.
Love your columns Christopher!
Proudly pro-life and pro-choice and pro-democracy.... In January, 1971, my High School Biology class was learning what determined things to be “alive.” I was not aware of Roe v. Wade; and the teacher had folks debate as to whether a fetus was a human being. From THAT discussion, I determined that I PERSONALLY believed that human life began at conception…. I was also completely unaware that my Catholic church had any “declarations” about the issue. Nevertheless, because of my personal belief, I did what I thought Jesus required in terms of caring for the needy children, and at age 22, with a one-year-old baby, we opened our home for foster children who did not have parents to care for them at the time.
I was always annoyed with folks spending time outside of abortion clinics, thinking that they could have been of service to the poor, rather than passing judgment and ready to stone folks to death for having different beliefs - completely contrary to the teaching of Jesus.
I have had several friends who have had abortions. I do not judge them, because Genesis indicated that God bestows the BREATH of life… not the heartbeat… I don’t think ANYONE can know when God bestows a soul to a person for sure. I just don’t think it is any of my business. Jesus showed us the way… and Pope Leo seems to be following in the footsteps of kindness and love.