As a former Catholic, I (as does everyone) have the right to express their opinion. First of all, if you are going to come forward in defense of Christianity, you do not retract by apologizing. The idea is either not to say anything publicly, and pray about the situation and leave it to God's hands, or if you are going to come forward, you need to be prepared for rebuttal, be it severe or mild to moderate. This is not a disrespect to "Catholics". I believe this to apply to everyone who does not think before they speak. To voice a respectable opinion is everyone's right. But to put yourself in a seat of judgement and then back off when you realize you were offensive is not only morally irresponsible, it is downright wrong especially being in the position of authority representing as many Christians as the Pope does. He should be publicly reprimanded by all Catholics and Christians alike for his inappropriate conduct, and for (what I believe) was playing God.
2006-09-18
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