Probably explains the Bullet Proof PlexiGlass on the pope-mobile,
Not THAT certain he's gods CHOSEN ONE....
2006-10-03 01:51:59 · 15 answers · asked by Banderes 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I think the question that needs asking is, is he one of the most evil people on earth. He protects paedophiles, encourages multiple children in societies where poverty if rife and expects all of his edicts to be followed blindly. The catholic hierarchy seem only interested in what they can gain, be it financial or materially.
2006-10-03 06:13:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Pope is not necessarily regarded as more godly than any one else, though most Popes have indeed been very godly men. A few have not been. When the cardinals meet to select a new Pope it isn't a "godliness contest". It is simply a matter of discerning which sinner God has chosen to follow in the footsteps of Peter, another sinner, as the visible pastor of Christ's Church, over which Christ Himself is the true Head.
2006-10-03 01:57:25 · answer #2 · answered by PaulCyp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is not regarded as more Godly... He is respected because he is the chosen leader of the Catholic Church. The "choosing" of the Pope is through solemn prayer of the Bishops inside the Sistine Chapel. No interaction is done between the Bishops and only each one's silent prayer is done to enlighten each Bishop which candidate is to choose for the Papacy. It is a successful votation when a unanimous candidate is chosen.
2006-10-03 02:00:57 · answer #3 · answered by poni 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Bandares...Spanish and thinking like this??????? He has a bullet proof perspex glass on the pope mobile because people outside catholicism tried to murder the last pope. dont you remember? Pope the man is fallible as anyone else but he is nearer to god than we are because he has delved deeply into the religion and believes whole heartedly into it. We have not done this and tend to question certain beliefs.
2006-10-03 01:58:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a Catholic.
This is another bashing question based on an incorrect assumption.
The Pope is a man just like you and me.
If you really want to know what Catholics believe, do a quick read of the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
It is all there in black and white for anyone to read.
Yet there still people who only want to bash what they do not understand.
Peace, and God Bless you all.
2006-10-03 02:32:29 · answer #5 · answered by C 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, this surely only applies for Catholics, and perhaps other Christians. For many of us though he is just the head of a corrupt, and at times dangerous, institution with great power and influence that it uses for responsibly and irresponsibly in the name of an intangible, and seemingly mythical, being as described in an ancient book written by men.
For me, that makes the Pope a man in funny little garbs who has far to much power who does not warrent the status awarded him.
2006-10-03 02:04:13 · answer #6 · answered by tysonian22 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-12-15 18:54:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Pope is not considered more Godly than anyone else.
However, the Pope is the senior pastor of 1.1 billion Catholics, the direct successor of Simon Peter.
Jesus said to him in reply, "Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah. For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my heavenly Father. And so I say to you, you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it. I will give you the keys to the kingdom of heaven. Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven." (Matthew 16:17-19)
The Catholic Church believes the Lord made Simon alone, whom he named Peter, the "rock" of his Church. He gave him the keys of his Church and instituted him shepherd of the whole flock.
With love in Christ.
2006-10-03 18:34:15 · answer #8 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's got something to do with what the Cardinals are smoking or something.
White smoke = some good ****
Grey smoke = A new pope
I gotta get me some of that grey stuff!
2006-10-03 14:22:24 · answer #9 · answered by Paul G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't get it, do you? The word you tried to write- regarded- is the key to your answer. Regarded by whom? By the men who voted him into office. These are men who consider themselves to be more godly than the other members of their respective communities and they chose one of their number to be an international representative. Or do you not understand politics, either?
2006-10-03 01:58:26 · answer #10 · answered by anyone 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋