Pope on the ropes

An example of cruelty

Published on April 1, 2005 By SpongebobNopants In Religion

Can someone please tell me why an elederly, frail, senile, recently had major surgery, man is being shown on TV. He may be the representative of the Catholic faith but surely not even they would begrudge him the right to die privately. After all the publicity of the Shiavo case (not quite the same I know, but it was still a very public death) maybe some compassion would creep in. Time for the pickled eggs I say, let the man die in peace and with some dignity.

Comments

Dr Guy

on Apr 01, 2005

Unlike Schiavo, he is lucid and able to speak for himself. Why dont you ask the man himself why he does it?

Manopeace

on Apr 01, 2005

Not only that Doc...but we are talking about a man that has served his God and humanity itself for a lifetime, we do care and pray for him in this hour of his need, There is NO comparrison to the two cases mentioned.

Floozie

on Apr 01, 2005

I was raised Catholic, although I certainly don't count myself as one now, but I have experienced first hand how much the Pope means to many people. He has lived his life dedicated to his god and to his church. He is a public figure and whilst no one would begrudge him a private death, I doubt that he would feel the need for one. Many people will experience his death as though someone very close to them died, and if the only way they can access him is through the media, then that will be his gift to them. I don't need to see it either, but I can appreciate why others might.

Reiki-House

on Apr 01, 2005

Keep in mind the Pope is supposed to be the reincarnation of Saint Peter. It's definitely considered newsworthy. I saw him in Winnipeg back in 85 or so. Almost front row too. Pretty neat for a kid in the 7th grade. In class we had to make a scrapbook about his Canadian tour. I was the only one in my class who really saw him, so my scrapbook had tons of newspaper clippings, souvenir flags, and a tape I had made of his talk. I had the best scrapbook. *pats own back*

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