SaysWho? Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 https://www.cnn.com/2018/08/02/europe/pope-death-penalty-intl/index.html? Quote Pope Francis has declared that the death penalty is never admissible and that the Catholic Church will work towards its abolition around the world, the Vatican formally announced Thursday. The change, which has been added to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, makes official a position that the Pope has articulated since he became pontiff. The Church now teaches that "the death penalty is inadmissible because it is an attack on the inviolability and dignity of the person" and states that it will "work with determination towards its abolition worldwide," the Vatican said. The Catholic Church's teaching on the death penalty has been slowly evolving since the time of Pope John Paul II, who served from 1978 to 2005. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris- Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 I look forward to Republican lawmakers wringing their hands over this decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legend Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 How much political sway does the Catholic church have in the US? My impression (which may be wrong) was that the protestants had more political power here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Vic20 Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Best pope! Religion is still holding us back. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Waiting for Trump to say fake news and call out the pope on twitter. Classy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 54 minutes ago, legend said: How much political sway does the Catholic church have in the US? My impression (which may be wrong) was that the protestants had more political power here. The Roman Catholic Church is the largest single Christian denomination (24% of the population) in the US, but when combined the various heretic...I mean, "Protestant" denominations account for 45% of the population. As the US Latin/Hispanic population grows, the shift towards Catholicism will become greater. In terms of political power, it's hard to say. The Catholic Church is VERY powerful in areas where there are significant Catholic populations (Boston, New York, etc.) but the political beliefs of Catholic laity run the gamut from neofascist ultra-conservative hardliners to Marxist liberation theology. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSpreader Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Come a long way since the Inquisition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentWorld Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 There’s been so many popes over the past 15 or so years I can’t even keep track anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mclumber1 Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 1 hour ago, legend said: How much political sway does the Catholic church have in the US? My impression (which may be wrong) was that the protestants had more political power here. Look at it this way: Out of 45 presidents throughout it's history, America has had one Catholic commander-in-chief. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Don't a lot of self-described Catholics basically ignore the Vatican most of the time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remarkableriots Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 9 minutes ago, SilentWorld said: There’s been so many popes over the past 15 or so years I can’t even keep track anymore John Paul II October 16, 1978-April 2, 2005 Benedict XVI April 19, 2005-February 28,2013 Pope Francis March 13,2013-Current 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 11 minutes ago, Jason said: Don't a lot of self-described Catholics basically ignore the Vatican most of the time? I think that applies to most organizations, and the answer is always yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CastlevaniaNut18 Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 22 minutes ago, SilentWorld said: There’s been so many popes over the past 15 or so years I can’t even keep track anymore You can't count to 3? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 14 minutes ago, Jason said: Don't a lot of self-described Catholics basically ignore the Vatican most of the time? If by "a lot" you mean "practically every single one of them", that's right. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentWorld Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 4 minutes ago, CastlevaniaNut18 said: You can't count to 3? Mandela effect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 11 minutes ago, SFLUFAN said: If by "a lot" you mean "practically every single one of them", that's right. The only Catholics I ever see give deference to the Pope are by ex-Protestants who moved over specifically because they wanted a central authority figure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Every Catholic I know basically follows their own version of the religion. It's kind of our thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CitizenVectron Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Okay that's great and all, but how do the Priests of the Imperium feel about it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jason Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 1 hour ago, SaysWho? said: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaysWho? Posted August 2, 2018 Author Share Posted August 2, 2018 5 minutes ago, Jason said: *reads guy's Twitter feed* I'm thinking this guy lives by his own hashtag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwinIon Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 2 hours ago, Jason said: Don't a lot of self-described Catholics basically ignore the Vatican most of the time? I've seen this in my own family. My brother recently converted to Catholicism and it's been interesting where he chooses to focus his faith and where he differs from the Pope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLeon Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 I was raised Catholic (it didn't stick) and yeah, there are lot of "bad" Catholics out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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