marycool18:
Values have long been thrown in the trash can, gone with the wind. The average human now sees nothing wrong with immoral behavior, social vices and careless behaviour.

Christianity now a man made religion which just underwent its latest re modification by its human-god, the Pope.

Good one. Should have also addressed the issue of birth control though. I am pleased to see that homosexuality will not be unduly indiscriminated against while it remains generally frowned upon.

nedu2000:
As long as I see no biblical backing,then it remains his own personal opinion just as I have mine.
Best he resigns though,since he and the bible don't seem to see eye to eye

then b ready to take over d mantle....canal man

Then Jesus Should Have Allowed The Woman Accused Of Adultery/fornication To Be Stoned To Death Because The Law Said So.

danjumakolo:


I was thinking the laws are clearly stated in the old testament

Forgive me in advance but some pple here are so stupid, backwards n dull. U say what His Holiness said is not in tune with the Bible n brought up old testaments, Bible portions trying to prove ur pts. Now non-Catholic this question is for u n pls answer wisely, u go to church n ur papa in d Lord tells u to do something which he or she feels is right, would u refer to the Bible in that case? If ur answer is no, then y attack the Catholic Church? Mind u am not trying to start a denominational fight, just asking a question. It is WRONG to speak evil of a man of God whether he's spirit filled or not n also attack a church as a whole.

Stupedinluv:
Am a lady. Culture cannot come before one's christian religion.

Marriage is divine but wedding is a tradition. God has not given any means but simply union.

All that the pope had said (dogma) is biblical and Devine. Only the animals will kick against this voice of 'Peter'.

Fran6ik:
Christian religion is a religion of peace.. Do u call it marriage wen ur parents donot support it? Your fada did not hand u over nd u claim to be married? Sorry o.. the catholic church does not fight d culture of d people.. remember he didnt just speak to Nigerians but the whole human race

Yes, tha catholic church does not fight culture of people but rejects any culture that goes against teaching of Christ as the church understands it, and for your information in catholic marriage a Father doesn't hand his daughter over, thats a protestant ideology, in the catholic church the girl gives herself freely to her husband and vice versa. Know Your catechism!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.

Jesus said, let anyone who has not committed sin throw the first stone. It's just the same thing the pope was trying to imply.

dimsonu:


This is an amazing principle to live by, knowing that there are primary principles which it's built on.
Thank you Papa




Peter (the first Pope), Paul and James have their 'opinions' and letters make up the Bible, hence the 'opinions' and letters of the Pope, being inspired by God is God's words.








People who didn't read the article will never know what he said, because you have decided to misquote him...please do not make yourselves children of the deceiver... Read below for what the Pope Francis said


The Church is like a hospital, it welcomes and guides the sick patiently and discreetly. The Church came for the sinners not the righteous.








Hiaaaaaaaa the Pope didn't say he supports it... But like Mary Magdalene the prostitute who was brought for Jesus to stone to death...he said 'He without sin cast the first stone on her!!!'

Bro if you are without sin, be the first to caste stones on them, but remember that the measure you give is the measure you will receive!
Blessed are the merciful for they shall obtain mercy!

thank you for that further interpretation. some people are just stupidly blind.

The word of this world father should be taken serious

What a wise and diplomatic pope. God bless u father

In as much as I hate popes especially Pop John Paul and d rest buh e b like say God dash dis one brain

WestAfricanGoon:
[b]Lol. This guy is basically secular. Let's not kid ourselves.. Catholic Church will keep rebranding itself till it becomes just another social gathering.. Like YMCA


Meanwhile, all these people feeling they know Bible. Keep cherry picking.

The Bible is riddled with immoral laws and contradictions. It's just a book compiled by some politicians under the guidance of emperor Constantine in order to galvanise the public. He just consolidated the legend of the best Christ claimer..(there were many who claimed the same status) into his power.. Constantine was genius for doing that sha.. But in 2016, if you don't see the clear political motive behind the Bible's creation you have to be willfully blind. Be wise.. Read about how the Bible came about. How they chose the books that were included.. In fact, the books used to compile the Bible were NOT the original versions of the books written by John, Paul, Matthew etc.. They were copies of copies of copies which were bastardised from the original version. Many reverends who study the history of the Bible usually come out confused and distraught because they realise there is nothing special there. Use logic people! The people who brought you this scam have turned away from it and you are still here forming like you know

But the manhours lost to this unicorn and spaghetti monster sha I weep for Africa
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Even though the bible is not original i will stick to it. The bible did not tell me to expert virgins when i kill children and woman, rape under age girl in the name of marriage and to kill unbelievers for him. Because of this i accept the NONE original BIBLE.

Love ourselves, yes, and with wisdom and discerning spirit. God is Wisdom, Knowledge and Understanding. You want some, pray for them and you'll get them in abundance. God is not stingy with with His Instructions, Directions and Discernment. May God , give Pope, Archbishop D. Tutu etc, discerning spirit to guide His Creations.

oc2fish:




Even though the bible is not original i will stick to it. The bible did not tell me to expert virgins when i kill children and woman, rape under age girl in the name of marriage and to kill unbelievers for him. Because of this i accept the NONE original BIBLE.

Do you obey EVERY law in the Bible?

this is all I'll say about this issue:
1. cohabiting is alien to the tenor of the Holy Scriptures, as far as the Bible is concerned, it is described as fornication. it should not be tolerated, encouraged either actively or passively, neither should it be heard even amongst saints...the Papacy in this instance seems to be patting them in the back!
2.homosexuality is perversion of the highest order. the bible calls it 'inconvenience'-ROM.1:28. only a reprobate mind engages in it: that is a mind equal to that of a wild animal! Christians are not animals, so we shouldn't even mention this not to talk of doing it. take note, one Roman Catholic Bishop started this in the church!!
3. there may be consequences in the flesh when sexual sins are committed, but so far as we know from the Bible, when you have sex with anyone other than your lawfully-wedded spouse, you DISHONOUR your body which is the Temple of God's Spirit. what this dishonour is can only be inferred...but do you want to find out what God will do to those who destroy His House?

it is simple...and God is for us; He has our best interests at heart. now it may look like we are sinning and nothing is happening, but we forget that if we continue, we cause an inroad for our enemy to strike us.
where issues like this are concerned, there is no diplomacy, human wisdom required; only the Wisdom of God which is found in His Word...

waice6571:
Any reference from the Bible to justify his standing on the said issues or from koran?

The laws of the Lord are perfect........

There is bible ref, the stuff the pope released is long, u can google it and it is full of bible ref, d news just did a little summary.

somehowpenis:
I am a Catholic but this makes me see this Pope as weak, why can't he be firm and say No to things? He easily succumbs to pressure.

What presure did he sucumb to? everytin there is in line with the bible and d church. hw do u wish to convert pipo, by shouting fire and brimestone or by gently guiding dem?

GuyfawkesAB:
So how does what Christ said about Peter translate to the title of Pope or their infallibility? Or did Christ make an everlasting covenant with him as Pope and all that would lead after him? Did Christ suggest in anyway that He and other leaders after him will be regarded as "not able to commit sin"? Or are all these Popes related to Peter?

You are trying hard to defend matters that you only know little about. The Catholic Church is deeply steeped in Mysticism, Occultism and secrecy. All you see in their ceremonies and cathedrals are just a grand cover which easily sells to,you the laity

Where did u hear dat the pope cant sin? dat is not a catholic teaching.

Honourchuks:
I think we need some clarifications here, does His Holiness mean cohabitation after payment of dowry/bride price or cohabitation when cohabitants have not taken any step towards marriage?

Do u want to make steps without completing dem.

shumax:

Yes, tha catholic church does not fight culture of people but rejects any culture that goes against teaching of Christ as the church understands it, and for your information in catholic marriage a Father doesn't hand his daughter over, thats a protestant ideology, in the catholic church the girl gives herself freely to her husband and vice versa. Know Your catechism!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.

amen

TheRector:
Hmmm. The Pope is playing politics and diplomacy with Biblical truth. Did he read these scriptures before arriving at his new found truth or are these part of the scriptures now obsolete?
# homosexuality- 1Cor 6: 9,10
# Divorce -Malachi 2:16, Matt 19:9, Mark 10:11
# Cohabitation - 1Cor 7:9

The Church is meant to defend the principles and traditions of the Bible not circumvent it with socalled modern realities. To me the Church and The Pope has failed woefully.

what d pope wrote agrees with what u said above, pls read d article again.

danjumakolo:


I was thinking the laws are clearly stated in the old testament

New Testament tí Takeover.

danidee10:


You're still running away from your stupidity....smh

But in reality you're running towards it

It is you and your entire generation suffering stupidity. If you don't know how to interact on a public forum without resorting to insults then you're beyond stooopid; you're a social misfit

Stupedinluv:
Catholic church says cohabit if finance is your problem

Bible say marry if you have burning desire for each other. Wedding requires money marriage does not.

I go with the bible.

I dont know if its your post or you that I am in love with. Can I meet u?

danidee10:


Keep on living in the old testament.....mtchewwww

So if you don't wanna follow old testament.
I gez it shud be in the testament...Ryt?

samsonkjohn:
And how many of you can go by the rules of the old testament which we call sharia law of today. Stop being an hypocrite. Jesus was never a Christian neither is Muhammad a Muslim. They all teached about love. Jesus broke some laws in the old testament just to fufil true love. HYPOCRISY IS A DISEASE OF THE MIND

I can't even comprehend u.
Do U practice confuscionism?

What the Papacy has said regarding it's authority.


Concerning the extent of Papal dignity, authority, or dominion and infallibility.
Quoadea quoeconcernunt papae dignitatem, auctoritatem, seu potestatem, et infallibilitatem.

#1. "The Pope is of so great dignity and so exalted that he is not mere man, but as it were God, and the vicar of God."
#1. "Papa tantae est dignitatis et cesitudinis, ut non sit simplex homo, sed quasi Deus, et Dei vicarius."

#13. "Hence the Pope is crowned with a triple crown, as king of heaven and of earth and of the lower regions."
#13. Hinc Papa triplici corona coronatur tanquam rex coeli, terre et infernoram."

#18. "As to papal authority, the Pope is as it were God on earth, Sole sovereign of all the faithful of Christ, chief king of kings, having a plentitude of unbroken power, entrusted by the omnipotent God to govern the earthly and heavenly kingdoms."
#18. " Deveniendo ad Papae auctoritatem, Papa est quasi Deus in terra unicaus Christifidelium princeps, regum omnium rex maximus, plenitudinem potestatis continens, cui terreni simul, ac coelestis imperii gubernacula ab omnipotenti Deo credita sunt."

#30. "The Pope is of so great authority and power, that he is able to modify, declare, or interpret even divine laws."
#30. "Papa tantae est auctoritatis et potestatis, ut possit quoque leges divinas modificare, declarare, vel interpretari, ad num."

Source: Lucius Ferraris, “Papa,” art. 2, in his Prompta Bibliotheca Canonica, Juridica, Moralis, Theologica, Ascetica, Polemica, Rubristica, Historica. (“Handy Library”), Vol. 5, published in Petit-Montrouge (Paris) by J. P. Migne, 1858 edition, column 1823, Latin.

Here are the relevant Scanned pages from Ferraris' Prompta Bibliotheca for those who would like to see the original Latin text of the above quotes. [url]http://www.aloha.net/~mikesch/prompta.htm[/url]

See the origin and evil of the catholic church here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xta31joiIhU

danidee10:


I believe you're talking about the shroud of Turin

It seems likely to be the face of jesus....but there's no solid proof so don't say what you're not sure of

But I'm sure the bible didn't capture the 33 year period of Jesus' existence.

GuyfawkesAB:
It is the opinion and,belief of people like you that gets easily trapped in the waves of peddled deceits and propaganda of the Catholic church.

It will be easy to create different stories around the life and,death of Jesus to form another sets of understanding and point to the scripture you quote as evidence that these cooked up stories happened.

Actually many of such as been done already- Peter being the 1st pope, Sacraments, Canonization, the perfect holiness of the Pope... scams that you have been fed with from the days of your catechism

Spin it however you want, those examples you cited are very biblical, apart from the perfect holiness thing, its not even Catholic. We pray for the pope everytime at mass, if he was perfect, we wouldn't do that. I can quote the bible to support this but chances are you know them already. Sacraments are unbiblical? This is a first for me, i'm shocked and dont know what to say. FYI baptism, communion, anointing the sick with oil, marriage, priesthood, reconciliation, confirmation are what Catholics refer to as sacraments.