Pope Benedict to resign

[Southie]

Re: Pope Benedict to resign

@StormRaiser

I too respect you and surprised that you hold such strong opinions against the pope. It is very easy to connect the dots when half the dots are missing and the other half tainted with the mindset that we have. There might be instances when he looked the other way regarding molesters. These will be highlighted when the incidents when he steadfastly pursued cases would be hidden.
The media always likes to portray the bad things. Also we never know on why he did not pursue these cases. It is easy to start a witch - hunt based on hearsay. McAurthy trials might ring a bell.
A religious leader should remain what he is(a religious leader) and not be a political leader. Can you ask a swamiji to advise people to eat beef. That too is pro choice. You would be the first person to disown such a swamiji. There are certain fundamental ethos in every religion. The pope stood by what the fundamental ethos are in Catholicism. It is for us as laymen to debate on what is right and wrong, but for him, he has to stand steadfast in what he believes. It is paramount to his faith.

I will grant you the stance which is based on religion - cant hold it against him.

As to molesters - I did not have any fixed mindset. One can only rely on available infornstion. It is reported he did look the other way. One should not assume he may have pursued molesters actively at times. In fact till a stink ese raised due to various scandals he was actively looking the other way.

I am jot willing tongive him benefit of doubt. Based on hexmight have done some active pursuit. What abt the defenseless children. I have nothing in my sympathy bank for protectors of child molesters.