2007-07-18 18:58:11 · 11 answers · asked by gonecrazybacksooninky 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
John Paul irradiates peace, love and humility, I can't find the same values on the Pope Benedict. He's moving the Church back in time.
2007-07-18 19:03:31 · answer #1 · answered by Lost. at. Sea. 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It is difficult to say, this early in Pope Benedict's papacy. John Paul II was loved by so many, and he was a termendous contributor to the world's knowledge and peace. While some may think that Benedict is going against what John Paul II would have taught, at this point I believe that is all just speculation.
Great thought-provoking question. You should ask it again in a few years. By then, we will have seen Benedict in office longer and will have seen more outputs of his office.
2007-07-19 03:53:18 · answer #2 · answered by txofficer2005 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
John Paul II was more moderate in his right wing views than Benedict. To get the "flavor" of John Paul II contempt for the left wing watch news footage of him when he went to South America. I can't remember the exact date. But you see him scolding with his finger a "Liberation Theology" priest. These people were doing nothing if not cleaning up CIA messes in S.A.
2007-07-18 19:10:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think John Paul II was more loved but i never looked to the pope for inspiration.
2007-07-18 19:04:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Neither and both. They are both the Pope, they were both chosen in the same way. It's not fair to compare them because SS John Paul II was Pope for so long and SS Benedict is so new.
2007-07-18 19:03:29 · answer #5 · answered by zytlaly 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Neither, the choice should be between Pope Leo X, and the next one, who should, according to the predictions, be the last. These two were ( and will be ) the only one's to be totally truthful about the nature of their organisation. John Paul II tried to roll back the monstrosity, but didn't go far enough, or fast enough.
This one would try to roll his 'flock' back to the days of Torquemada, if he had enough power, and enough time. Fortunately his has neither.
2007-07-19 15:34:57 · answer #6 · answered by cosmicvoyager 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
John Paul II was way better. He was a brilliant philosopher before he was even a priest, and he did a lot to promote religious peace and help people socially.
Benedict has just been an @sshole... he is apparently very smart too but he has made a lot of religious tensions and made things hostile, and has not helped people socially.
2007-07-18 19:06:55 · answer #7 · answered by Rat 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Your request is very premature.
JPII had over 20 years to find himself. BXVI is still getting settled in.
The teachings and leadership of BXVI have been extraordinarily clear and well thought out ... at least so far.
He is certainly not afraid of controversy ... or afraid of declaring the truth.
2007-07-18 20:55:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
John paul l I not Ben .... one .
he visited egypt.
2007-07-18 19:07:16 · answer #9 · answered by Mosa A 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is way too early to even begin to compare, but so far I prefer B16.
2007-07-18 19:13:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋