'God's Rottweiler' hasn't been a unifier

April 20, 2005

VATICAN CITY - Two images of Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger stood in sharp relief during the mourning period for the pope he would eventually succeed.

With his wispy silver hair blowing in the wind, the German prelate stood before the world's political and spiritual leaders at John Paul II's funeral April 8 and offered an eloquent, sensitive farewell.

Ten days later - just before Ratzinger and 114 other cardinals entered the conclave to select the 265th pontiff - he delivered a sharp-edged homily on strict obedience to church teachings that left liberal Catholics wincing.

"He could be a wedge rather than a unifier for the church," said the Rev. Thomas Reese, editor of the Jesuit weekly magazine America.

This was clear in St. Peter's Square moments after the announcement of Ratzinger's election. Amid the applause were groans and pockets of stunned silence.

http://www.sptimes.com/2005/04/20/Worldandnation/_God_s_Rottweiler__ha.shtml


Why would god even need a rottweiler?

What would someone so omnipotent and powerful, capable of floods, earthquakes, fire and brimstone need someone to do his dirty work? Yet, assholes are always more than willing to do just that. And what's with torture in the name of god? Isn't going to hell bad enough?

I am so bad. My son (who attends Catholic school) was asked to bring an article in about The new Pope today. Guess which one I just chose?
Thanks for posting this DYEW! :hi:

With it now htting the press that he was the person attacking Kerry and by that supporting Bush in 2004, he will be well loved for that position.

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... as the guardian of the flock, not a dog who will eat them alive.

DARWINIAN, you know! :evilgrin:

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because he not as smart?

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