2007-11-22 09:57:49 · 24 answers · asked by flowersinthewind 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Weelllllll what is the point of the pope ha ha? what is the point of the pope? the pope is our hope, he is not a dope, he helps us cope, puts it all into scope and that is the point of the pope oh my! yes that is the poooooiiinnnt offfff theeeee pooooooppppee bah dum bah.
2007-11-22 10:06:12 · answer #1 · answered by Matt E 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Like many computer users, I used to get images of Benedict XVI (aka card Ratzinger) appearing mysteriously and unsolicited when surfing the web. However since I properly adjusted the 'Pope-up' blocker on my browser, this has no longer been an issue.
2007-11-22 10:16:26 · answer #2 · answered by azteccameron1 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To lead us as we evolve spiritually, technologically, socially, and mentally. On our own accord we cannot reasonably determine what is good and bad for us. The Pope's position is to lead us through the tough calls on our moral behavior while maintaining tradition and God's will.
2007-11-22 10:04:04 · answer #3 · answered by Giggly Giraffe 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A body needs a head a leader. Pope is head of the body of the catholic church. just as Bush is head of USA.
2007-11-22 10:08:42 · answer #4 · answered by dustylee33 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The catholics believe they need a mediator to get to god, a go between so they have the head of the church the pope..and it goes on down the line to the bishops and priests.
2007-11-22 10:48:35 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you could somehow go back in a time machine and meet the apostle Peter, how would you react? Would you listen to him? Would you respect the fact that he was given his apostleship by Christ himself? Can you deny that you would be at least a little excited to met this Simon Bar Jonah who Jesus renamed Peter?
Well, that's how we feel about the pope. We believe he is Peter's successor (here is a list: http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12272b.htm ).
Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior, the Son of the Living God. The pope is a man. But, the pope occupies an office we feel was established by Christ himself (Matt: 16: 17-19) when he told Simon "thou art Peter (which means Rock) and on this rock I will build my church", and then gave him the keys to the kingdom; We respect that. That's all there is to it.
Here is more info about the pope if you're interested: http://www.catholic.com/library/church_papacy.asp
and here is an archived rdio broadcast about the papacy in the early church:
http://www.catholic.com/audio/2007/MP3/ca070831a.mp3
2007-11-22 10:00:21 · answer #6 · answered by Swiss Guard 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
What is the point of anything. People need to look up to someone/something.
2007-11-22 11:01:43 · answer #7 · answered by jean s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's the head of the Roman Catholic church. He's just one of many relgious leaders though. There are many countries which are much more religious than the UK though these days.
2007-11-22 10:01:48 · answer #8 · answered by kpk 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The masses need a figurehead to give them direction, I guess.
2007-11-22 10:07:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus appointed a leader for the church on earth. There are many reasons that it works out quite well to have one--But the main thing is to believe in What Jesus did and respect His teachings.
2007-11-22 10:00:52 · answer #10 · answered by Makemeaspark 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋