I am a Christian or non-denomination, so I do not follow Catholic doctrine, though I use to be Catholic. Although Pope John Paul was a great man, he got to caught up in Mary and strayed away from our savior Jesus. Pope Benedict seems to be putting the emphasis back on Jesus and teaching Biblical truths from the Bible. Gotta love this guy, anyone else like him?
2007-03-27 15:48:26 · 11 answers · asked by Gardener for God(dmd) 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I do like him very much. Pope Benedict XVI is a man who is not afraid to proclaim the true teachings of our Faith even if it isn't popular in today's society. He makes no compromises on faith and morals, yet he is willing to reach out to other religious communities (Muslims, the Eastern Orthodox) to achieve mutual understanding.
And as for Marian devotion (which I'm rather sure the current Pope practices), it is not a bad or non-Christian thing. In my opinion, to highly value the vessel through which Christ came into the world only serves to magnify His glory, doesn't it?
2007-03-27 15:54:30 · answer #1 · answered by Zindo 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pope John Paul was a great man but never strayed away from Jesus and taught from the Bible . Pope Benedict is also a good man
2007-03-27 15:53:38 · answer #2 · answered by Angel Eyes 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-20 02:40:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a Catholic, it's sad to say that I'm very wary of Pope Benedict. I don't think that anyone compares to Pope Jon Paul, or ever will.
2007-03-27 15:51:51 · answer #4 · answered by dolce 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pope john paul was a great man and never placed mary above jesus,some of his modifications regarded marian devotion but the focus of marian devotion is jesus aswell. however i do like our new pope and accept that the holy spirit that elected him as pope will guide our new pope in his leadership.
2007-03-27 15:53:24 · answer #5 · answered by fenian1916 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do not know enough of him to like or dislike him. Basically people in a high position in church have the burden to uphold the belief. In return they get respects from the followers.
2007-03-27 16:05:00 · answer #6 · answered by ShanShui 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't hear much about him. I guess he doesn't excite people into paying attention.
2007-03-27 15:53:25 · answer #7 · answered by Wrath Warbone 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's a new one? Wasn't there one just yesterday?
2007-03-27 15:51:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
He looks like a devil!
2007-03-27 15:50:36 · answer #9 · answered by blazzingred30 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋
He's a jerk.
2007-03-27 16:08:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋