RIP Pope Francis
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Well Pope Francis pretty much redefined what those "church teachings" were in a lot of instances. not every true Catholic was in agreement with the path Pope Francis took the church down.
And?
The history of the Christian church is littered with doctrines discarded for one reason or another. There’s arguments that the Holy See is illegitimate in and of itself as the lineal descendant of St Peter.
"Peter the Roman" would like to have a word with you. LOL
The “everything is political” crowd has kidnapped the Francis RIP thread! @Nightwish84 Do your thing!!! Lol
Yes please, NIghtWish, tell us "how it is" LOL 
Jesus Christ is the head of the body, the Church, as it says in Colossians. IMO, Jesus saw Peter as having faith and leadership qualities needed to build the NT church IMO.
I’m not saying I agree or disagree but there are some that would argue that when the apostles all died the church ceased to be revelatory and instead became interpretive which some would say makes the Holy See’s claim as the direct successor to Peter dubious.
I'm sorry the man died but as far as being a pope, he was really a heretic. He lived behind guarded walls while admonishing countries to have more open borders.
He approved of gay marriage and seemed to enjoy sticking his nose into secular politics. The pope is just a man and will be judged just like the rest of us. Well, almost anyway because of his role he will face a much stricter judgment.
The Catholic church has always confused me. They do many things that go against the Bible and even go so far as to follow the popes opinion on biblical disagreements. I just don't get it.
He approved of gay marriage and seemed to enjoy sticking his nose into secular politics. The pope is just a man and will be judged just like the rest of us. Well, almost anyway because of his role he will face a much stricter judgment.
The Catholic church has always confused me. They do many things that go against the Bible and even go so far as to follow the popes opinion on biblical disagreements. I just don't get it.
I feel sorry for him. One of the last people he saw on this mortal coil was JD.
FWIW, I don't believe the prophecy
Not true. The rock that the church was/is built on was not Peter but rather Peter’s confession that Jesus was the Christ
Man, I could have sworn it was in RR’s. RR is my home page. I have never entered the Paddock unless by accident. So weird.
Maybe too much Bourbon.
Former Catholic here.
I left the church (and organized religion altogether) nearly 30 years ago, but still can be a social Catholic at extended family events if I must.
I thought this Pope was the best of my lifetime. I thought he showed compassion and grace, and wasn’t too judgmental, which is a rarity for modern religion.
I’m sure another octogenarian will be the next Pope because older than dirt had always been the Catholic way.
I left the church (and organized religion altogether) nearly 30 years ago, but still can be a social Catholic at extended family events if I must.
I thought this Pope was the best of my lifetime. I thought he showed compassion and grace, and wasn’t too judgmental, which is a rarity for modern religion.
I’m sure another octogenarian will be the next Pope because older than dirt had always been the Catholic way.
As a protestant, I've never understood the biblical need for a Pope. Mainly a spiritual leader/figurehead. Seems more like tradition or preference, somewhat similar to a British Monarch, but not exactly.
That makes sense. There were 2 threads in the Paddock at one time.
Cool! Yes, there was a Pope Mark back in the year 336. It's time for Pope Mark II.
