Moving and gracious tributes, especially from President Biden.
Most nauseating was the pathetic Easter message from the Toddler-in-Chief a day before, which — after a few pointless words — became yet one more shrieking, whiny, psychotic broadside against “sleepy Joe Biden.”
Today, the Phat Pharisee tweeted that he and his packaged bride will be attending the Pope’s funeral. “We’re looking forward to it!” he actually wrote.
I guess none of his sycophants informed him this wasn’t going to be a trip to DisneyWorld…
Is that nauseating or what? If only the Vatican could do what Barbara Bush did at her funeral, and say that he's not invited. Probably the entire Trump extended family will go, and We the People will have to pay for their security details, flights, and accommodations. All, I can think of saying is "puke." Whenever I read or write too much about him, I can feel my brain cells die, and my vocabulary disappear!
Although I have enormous respect for him trying to force the catholic religion into more modern times, overall I have no respect for ANY religion. As Karl Marx said in the 19th century: religion is the opium for the people.
More wars were started because of religion over the centuries and it is still going on. In Northern Ireland it still comes to the forefront every now and again. The different branches of islam have been in wars with huge casualties in just the last 100 years. Britain's forced establishment of India and Pakistan, in its infinite wisdom, is still causing thousands of deaths between muslims, hindusm, sikhs and what have,
And then there is the United States, where the former "silent majority" of so-called christians is not only the most hypocritical population, they and their republicon henchmen will not stop trying to force their beliefs on the majority of citizens, as well as making the separation of church and state disappear.
Finally, as long as the popes continue to dictate celibacy to their priests, while at the same time having them counsel married couples of couples to be married, they have no credibility with me. And then there is the elephant in the room: the centuries' long history of mis- and mal-treatment of children by priests and nuns, as well as the numerous rapes of innocent boys and girls by catholic priests, bishops and even cardinals.
Religions are worse than the plague, cholera and leprosy combined.
There are positives and negatives of everything in life. And you have listed a myriad of negatives about religion, which are mostly valid, and I'm in agreement with you. There have been many sins committed in the name of religions.
However, there are some positives, too. Pope Francis was one of them. Many people recognized and respected his humanity, his humbleness, his open mind & heart, and his generosity of spirit. Pope Francis dedicated himself to making a positive difference in our global community.
As we would expect, Trump's reaction to Pope Francis' death, was unlike other world leaders, who offered grateful and glowing testimonials to the pope. "Mr. Trump offered a terse tribute on Truth Social. “Rest in Peace Pope Francis. May God Bless him and all who loved him!”
Although Trump disrespects everyone, this was particularly rude. He must have gotten negative feedback, because at today's Easter egg hunt (not on Easter), he was more polite. But, Trump's and the Pope's beliefs about immigration, kindness, and empathy are antithetical, and reflected their stark differences. Trump blamed undocumented immigrants for crime, economic malaise and terrorism. Pope Francis said that Christian love required compassionate care for migrants, and Trump’s agenda of mass deportation violated the “dignity of men and women, and entire families.” The Pope believed that in a time of crisis, there should be more aid for the people who need it most; Trump's cuts to USAID are already harming people worldwide.
There was much more antagonism between the two men, but Trump's final assault against the pope is his choice of an ambassador to the Vatican. Brian Burch, is the president of CatholicVote, a conservative Catholic evangelical political group, and he frequently criticized Pope Francis (as he criticized Joe Biden and Nancy Pelosi for their more liberal viewpoints.)
When the pope chose to bless same-sex couples in 2023, Burch argued the Pope created massive confusion that would destroy the Catholic Church’s teaching on human sexuality. Burch has mocked Pope Francis for his progressive Catholic cheerleading, and supports ultra-conservative Catholic beliefs, that are shared by Leonard Leo of the Federalist Society, and Kevin Roberts, CEO of The Heritage Foundation. Given how much money CatholicVote spent against Joe Biden when he ran against Trump, and against Kamala Harris, I wonder if CatholicVote has been the recipient of Leo's generosity. It's impossible to find out.
So pleased to hear the praise for Pope Francis by many world leaders. Also pleased that DJT’s crass statement, starting with an executive order he signed about lowering flags which was broadcasted today on NPR, was not included in The Contrarion’s coverage. Toward the end of his statement, Trump finally said the pope was a good man.
I wonder if she'll wear another hat that covers her face. I'm totally disinterested in anything she says or does, aside from her millinery choices. Actually, I'm not interested in that either. I just wrote it because it amused me.
Moving and gracious tributes, especially from President Biden.
Most nauseating was the pathetic Easter message from the Toddler-in-Chief a day before, which — after a few pointless words — became yet one more shrieking, whiny, psychotic broadside against “sleepy Joe Biden.”
Today, the Phat Pharisee tweeted that he and his packaged bride will be attending the Pope’s funeral. “We’re looking forward to it!” he actually wrote.
I guess none of his sycophants informed him this wasn’t going to be a trip to DisneyWorld…
Is that nauseating or what? If only the Vatican could do what Barbara Bush did at her funeral, and say that he's not invited. Probably the entire Trump extended family will go, and We the People will have to pay for their security details, flights, and accommodations. All, I can think of saying is "puke." Whenever I read or write too much about him, I can feel my brain cells die, and my vocabulary disappear!
Although I have enormous respect for him trying to force the catholic religion into more modern times, overall I have no respect for ANY religion. As Karl Marx said in the 19th century: religion is the opium for the people.
More wars were started because of religion over the centuries and it is still going on. In Northern Ireland it still comes to the forefront every now and again. The different branches of islam have been in wars with huge casualties in just the last 100 years. Britain's forced establishment of India and Pakistan, in its infinite wisdom, is still causing thousands of deaths between muslims, hindusm, sikhs and what have,
And then there is the United States, where the former "silent majority" of so-called christians is not only the most hypocritical population, they and their republicon henchmen will not stop trying to force their beliefs on the majority of citizens, as well as making the separation of church and state disappear.
Finally, as long as the popes continue to dictate celibacy to their priests, while at the same time having them counsel married couples of couples to be married, they have no credibility with me. And then there is the elephant in the room: the centuries' long history of mis- and mal-treatment of children by priests and nuns, as well as the numerous rapes of innocent boys and girls by catholic priests, bishops and even cardinals.
Religions are worse than the plague, cholera and leprosy combined.
Dear Arkansas Blue:
There are positives and negatives of everything in life. And you have listed a myriad of negatives about religion, which are mostly valid, and I'm in agreement with you. There have been many sins committed in the name of religions.
However, there are some positives, too. Pope Francis was one of them. Many people recognized and respected his humanity, his humbleness, his open mind & heart, and his generosity of spirit. Pope Francis dedicated himself to making a positive difference in our global community.
What you say is true, but I could wish that you had chosen to say it a few days later. There's a lot of genuine sorrow around.
As we would expect, Trump's reaction to Pope Francis' death, was unlike other world leaders, who offered grateful and glowing testimonials to the pope. "Mr. Trump offered a terse tribute on Truth Social. “Rest in Peace Pope Francis. May God Bless him and all who loved him!”
Although Trump disrespects everyone, this was particularly rude. He must have gotten negative feedback, because at today's Easter egg hunt (not on Easter), he was more polite. But, Trump's and the Pope's beliefs about immigration, kindness, and empathy are antithetical, and reflected their stark differences. Trump blamed undocumented immigrants for crime, economic malaise and terrorism. Pope Francis said that Christian love required compassionate care for migrants, and Trump’s agenda of mass deportation violated the “dignity of men and women, and entire families.” The Pope believed that in a time of crisis, there should be more aid for the people who need it most; Trump's cuts to USAID are already harming people worldwide.
There was much more antagonism between the two men, but Trump's final assault against the pope is his choice of an ambassador to the Vatican. Brian Burch, is the president of CatholicVote, a conservative Catholic evangelical political group, and he frequently criticized Pope Francis (as he criticized Joe Biden and Nancy Pelosi for their more liberal viewpoints.)
When the pope chose to bless same-sex couples in 2023, Burch argued the Pope created massive confusion that would destroy the Catholic Church’s teaching on human sexuality. Burch has mocked Pope Francis for his progressive Catholic cheerleading, and supports ultra-conservative Catholic beliefs, that are shared by Leonard Leo of the Federalist Society, and Kevin Roberts, CEO of The Heritage Foundation. Given how much money CatholicVote spent against Joe Biden when he ran against Trump, and against Kamala Harris, I wonder if CatholicVote has been the recipient of Leo's generosity. It's impossible to find out.
So pleased to hear the praise for Pope Francis by many world leaders. Also pleased that DJT’s crass statement, starting with an executive order he signed about lowering flags which was broadcasted today on NPR, was not included in The Contrarion’s coverage. Toward the end of his statement, Trump finally said the pope was a good man.
And then, he was flanked by his white-faced wife, and a life-sized waving Easter Bunny.
I wonder if she'll wear another hat that covers her face. I'm totally disinterested in anything she says or does, aside from her millinery choices. Actually, I'm not interested in that either. I just wrote it because it amused me.