2006-11-06 13:17:15 · 43 answers · asked by ..:: 4NN3 MON D4H HOOPS::.. 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes I do. The majority of these people do not understand the office of the Pope and I sadly think they do not want to understand. They think nothing about God appointing Moses and Joshua and so on down the line but anything Catholic they automatically reject to their peril.
2006-11-06 13:41:13 · answer #1 · answered by Midge 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Don't know just how much you love him. But I am not a Catholic. Still the Pope is the leader of all Christians. He isn't a Saint. He is a mortal man. But when he speaks I usually listen. As I do to Billy Gramm, is he almost as high as the Pope. I disagree with some of their beliefs but still we are all Christians, right? And that is the most important thing.
2006-11-06 13:41:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
The Roman Catholic Church or Catholic Church is the Christian Church in full communion with the Bishop of Rome, currently Pope Benedict XVI. It traces its origins to the original Christian community founded by Jesus, with its traditions first established by the Twelve Apostles and maintained through unbroken Apostolic Succession.
The Church traces its institution to Jesus and the Twelve Apostles, in particular Saint Peter, the leader of the Apostles, who is regarded as the first Pope. The first known use of the term "Catholic Church" was in a letter by Ignatius of Antioch in 107, who wrote: "Where the bishop appears, there let the people be, just as where Jesus Christ is, there is the Catholic Church."
Central to the doctrines of the Catholic Church is Apostolic Succession, the belief that the bishops are the spiritual successors of the original twelve apostles, through the historically unbroken chain of consecration . The New Testament contains warnings against teachings considered to be only masquerading as Christianity, and shows how reference was made to the leaders of the Church to decide what was true doctrine. The Catholic Church teaches that it is the continuation of those who remained faithful to the apostolic and episcopal leadership and rejected false teachings.
2006-11-08 07:19:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course I have Christian love and tremendous respect for the pope. I don't agree with him on all issues, but I can still respect him as a person and as a Christian.
2006-11-06 13:26:17 · answer #4 · answered by ccrider 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have to say that I haven't taken the time to get to know the new Pope as much as I should. You've called me on to read his encyclical (or maybe re-read the Ratzinger Report). Good question.
2006-11-06 13:23:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why do you love the Pope? You should love God first. The Pope is only a man, and contrary to what catholics say, he's not infallable.
2006-11-06 13:21:52 · answer #6 · answered by Gary R 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Unfortunately I think he has been very cruel, ignorant and foolhardy in his comments on Islam, which are tantamount to warmongering. He's also been thus far totally unhelpful in fighting the horrific deaths in Africa caused by the church's steadfast refusal to promote safe sex in the fight against HIV/AIDS. This is the kind of stuff that is destroying the RC faith for so many brought up in its doctrines.
2006-11-07 03:03:02 · answer #7 · answered by internits 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the pope is cool, he has done a good job in succeding pope john paul, and keeping the line of popes going strong always teaching the word of god to all nations.
2006-11-06 13:33:22 · answer #8 · answered by fenian1916 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The pope is just a man. As Christ teaches we are to love everyone so yes I do. I pray he accepts Christ as his Savior and stops teaching a false doctrine.
2006-11-06 13:21:49 · answer #9 · answered by Jeff C 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Here's a question for you: Do you love the Pope more than you love Jesus? Shouldn't you put Jesus name where the Popes name is?
2006-11-06 13:23:46 · answer #10 · answered by booellis 5 · 3⤊ 2⤋