One thing can be assured, outgoing pope Naziberger will have hand picked his successor. And without a doubt will be as or more conservative then himself.
I fail to see how 1.2 billion catholics can continue to be members of this cult and silently, yes silently watch the abuse of children continue and continue to be covered up. Disgusting.

Gburgatheist has a point. Not sure why you think your response is appropriate. The Catholic church DID watch silently as decades of child abuse went on, and it is disgusting. With folks so willing to defend the church, no matter what, it's really no wonder these abuses went so long uncovered.

Bubba, thanks so much for the christian love. It was expected though. Now please return to the bronze age and keep reading your book written by goat herders as a way to show your "superior" morality.

@Gburgatheist:

After reading your comments and noting the "tone" and general "snotty" nature to them I would have to say that the return comments you receieve can be explained by "you reap what you sow".

@ Jeff: I think the same could probably be said of the catholic church.

@Ian:

Never said it couldn't, that statement from the Bible could pertain to the Church as well and to our society as well. Many, many examples of abuse being carried out by many factions of society.
You commented on half my comment. How 'bout the other part of my comment? Would you agree?

I don't think anyone on here should reap the suggestion of suicide, even if it's by degrading the church.

@CDM:

Nice attempt at pretend outrage, we all know the intent of the suggestion. How about the comments that intiated that response.......simply degragation and hate? Perhaps if original is not made then no need for the suggested response.

I don't equate some name calling to the church and its leader to suggestions of suicide to a particular person on this thread. If you want to try to rationalize it, feel free.

"How about the comments that intiated that response.......simply degragation and hate?"

One of the posters referenced the fact that the pope endorsed not using condoms despite their ability to prevent aids and the fact that the pope covered up pedophile charges against priests. He also referenced that largely the catholic population hasn't been outraged about this.

The other poster simply suggested someone kill themselves.

Which comments are simply degradation and hate?

@CDM:

"These bronze age monsters will just keep on perpetuating their cult and the myth of a god."

" outgoing pope Naziberger "

I would say the above comments by Gburgist could be classified as hate, don't you? The other simply a suggestion....and thank you....I do feel free!

@CDM:

"I don't equate some name calling to the church and its leader to suggestions of suicide to a particular person on this thread. If you want to try to rationalize it, feel free."

I could suggest to you that you:
1. Go take a flying leap (maybe you can't fly)
2. Go jump in the lake (maybe you can't swim)
3. Go play in traffic (maybe your dodging skills are lacking)

Ian:
Pretty honest answer.....especially the last part.

Jeff, you responded quife well. Yesterday, when I read the 1st & only comment that had been posted, I assumed this entire blog had begun & ended w/Gburgatheist. Mr Happy-Go-Lucky (NOT) seemed way to miserable & extremely hateful to warrant any further comments. With that said, sexual abuse of children, no matter what your religious beliefs or church affiliation, is horrific & appalling. But Gburgatheist seems to deem this 'outright horror' as an 'atrocity' somehow perpetrated by the Catholic Church & one man himself, the Pope! Seems he might do well checking 'history' & even current news events. As for me, my only real comment to the Pope resigning is I commend him for realizing (in his own heart) that he feels his age & health are detering him from performing his duties. I too wish him well!

Hi Sharon,

Yeah....I'm sure ole' Gburgist is a hoot at Christmas time, yes the hate is palpable. I agree completely with your comment. Well said...

That attitude would work fine as long as one's chosen religion hadn't historically proven itself to be a haven for pedophiles. The problem with the Catholic church is not the pedophilia - that's just the symptom. The real problem that the Catholic church has is that so many catholics were unwilling to criticize the church leaders precisely because they felt, as you do, that their church should not be judged.

It seems clear that the disease is still running unchecked.

You're welcome Brigitta. Your comment is a good and sound one!

Kudos to your comment, Brigitta.

"a few sinners do not speak for the entire church"

In a hierarchical organization, they can. The catholic church is not a democracy.

"...those who don't believe have not right to judge."

So if a priest sexually abuses children, I, as a non-catholic, have no right to even criticize?

Again, that is the mentality that got the catholic church into this mess.