Pope Benedict to resign

[Southie]

Re: Pope Benedict to resign

@StormRaiser

Calling a spade a spade is certainly not disrespectful, but do you have the entire context to make such sweeping statements. Catholic organization is huge and changes cannot be done overnight. It is a marvel of faith that the institution of papacy continues to this day and prosper.

For all the criticism that is directed to this pope, he ensured that he stood steadfast in what he believed in and decided to go when he realized that his health did not permit him to continue.

You know I like your posts. Allow me to disagree on this. Here is why.

It is a copout to say one should have all the details before forming an opinion. Sometimes connecting the dots is all we can do. Big organization or no, it is known the pope knew about child abuse and looked the other way.

Standing steadfast in what one believes in is not the same as doing things for the greater good. Stance against pro choice and gays not something praiseworthy, IMO. Equal righhts for all - whoever believes in that is more respect worthy than high office holders that don’t.