Wanted to weigh in on all the fuss about the Pope being on "tour," and see what you people think. My question is what does this guy actually do?? Does he wipe out incurable diseases, does he miraculously put food in the mouths of starving people, does he confront a terror network like ISIS, look them in the eye, and get them to cease beheading innocent people? Can he stop the senseless murders that occur in the name of his, and other Gods? Why dosen't this guy go to Sierre Leone,where people are dying of Ebola? Why dosen't he travel to Somalia, Biafra, or any one of the endless areas of this world where people, especially children, are starving to death, and dying of disease? Why not go to a childrens hospital like St. Judes, and cure the helpless children that will die of cancer, and other incurable diseases, that they contracted through no fault of their own? Why dosen't he go to confront ISIS, and threaten them with the "power of God." Show us just ONE MIRACLE!! Will ANY of these things happen?? The answer is a resounding...NNNNOOOOOO!! The Pope is just a man, they might say, he may get sick, or he may be killed, or put in danger, he couldn't possibly do all of those things?... THAT IS EXACTLY MY POINT...WHAT THE HELL IS ALL THE FUSS ABOUT??!! Just because the Pope "speaks out" on something, does that mean that ANYTHING will change? ( especially the molestation of children!!) The answer is NO!! Has ANY Pope ever changed ANYTHING for the better? NOOOOO! So here there are programs that ask..."What would you say to the Pope?" What I would say is... STAY THE F#$K HOME, AND STOP INCONVENIENCING HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF WORKING PEOPLE THAT ARE TRYING TO GET AROUND AREAS THAT ARE ALREADY TOO CONGESTED!! Millions of people all over the world for centuries have prayed for world peace, prayed to feed all the starving children in the world, prayed for cures to incurable diseases. Have ANY of these things EVER come true....NOT A CHANCE!!! So, therefore, my logical conclusion about prayer is quite simple....IT DOSEN'T WORK!!! Why dosen't everyone try NOT PRAYING...or NOT GOING TO CHURCH?? It might work better!!! What are YOUR thoughts??
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Well, there's thus article. I don't know if the guy is biased though:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/roya-r-rad-ma-psyd/prayer_b_3055127.html
Quote:
"Prayer is the practice of connecting to something deeper and more meaningful in life. It is rooted in a sense of spirituality. Prayer has two dimensions, one internal in the form of self-reflection and self-awareness, and the other external in a sense of connection with a depth, something bigger than the self and an inner dependency with all the other creation. Prayer, when done with the right awareness and intention and in moderation, can be beneficial in a number of ways."
There ought to be some positive result due to the placebo effect. Any devotee of Patrick O'Brian will know that doctors of 200 years ago prescribed pills which they knew were useless but their patients thought had healing properties, and sometimes they 'worked'.
Thats because people are nuts, and hypochondriacs. If a placebo pill was given to someone that was "sick," and they "worked" I guess the patient wasn't really sick then to begin with. It's all in the mind. Exactly my point when these wacko's say they saw a supernatural being, an alien, their dead grandmother,etc. The mind can do weird stuff, especially to someone who is desperate, and/or obsessed. But that dosen't mean that what the person is "seeing" is real!!
Reality-take your lithium and try to control yourself your liable to have a stroke and die. I will miss your angry rhetoric. You listed every possible disease, problem, "ailment", catastrophe you expect the Pope to solve. Jesus fucking Christ control your anger and frustration. The way you described all the "horror", disease, war and death it sounds like the "end times" are here and Jesus is coming back. Why are you so angry at the Pope... He seems like a nice progressive Pope as Popes go. Your anger is off the charts!!!!! What do you want the Pope to do????? The Pope is just a man and as human beings go he seems better than most.... Your hostility to the mild mannered, calm , "reasonable", passive, Pope is out of control. Sure he believes in the "virgin birth" of Jesus and other silly things but he also believes in evolution, global warming and other "progressive ideas. Compare the Pope to fucking fuck faces like Joel Osteen and other prosperity preachers. Reality--It is as if you blame the Pope for "everything" bad that ever happened. Your attitude toward the Pope is filled with vengeance and deep dark hostility. There is something else going on---Maybe more Prozac or therapy is necessary. God Bless .
Your chimps are malfunctioning again, Your Wartiness.
NUT meg
You called, Your Wartiness? Beat those chimps, buddy.
There's this joke online that said something along the lines of "The Popemobile has bulletproof glass. There's fucking faith for you.". Heh heh..
It's because of the Mooslims, who also have faith, and bombs and stuff....
The atheists are safe, though. LOL
Just the idea of a Pope, and the way people worship him is incredibly ridiculous and stupid...what do people think he's going to do?? He has no "magical powers," as you would you think a "man of God" should, so.....WHATS ALL THE FUSS ABOUT???!!!
I would like to add something to my post from last night... Until there is a Pope that starts putting the pedophiles in prison, he isn't worth shit!! The most disturbing, stomach turning thing to me is that the church "higher ups"...the Cardinals, Bishops, and yes, even the Pope, KNOW WHO THE VIOLATORS ARE!!! THEY HAVE THE INFORMATION..AND DO NOTHING BUT PROTECT THESE CREEPS!!!
I would like to add something to my post from last night... Until there is a Pope that starts putting the pedophiles in prison, he isn't worth shit!! The most disturbing, stomach turning thing to me is that the church "higher ups"...the Cardinals, Bishops, and yes, even the Pope, KNOW WHO THE VIOLATORS ARE!!! THEY HAVE THE INFORMATION..AND DO NOTHING BUT PROTECT THESE CREEPS!!!
I would like to add something to my post from last night... Until there is a Pope that starts putting the pedophiles in prison, he isn't worth shit!! The most disturbing, stomach turning thing to me is that the church "higher ups"...the Cardinals, Bishops, and yes, even the Pope, KNOW WHO THE VIOLATORS ARE!!! THEY HAVE THE INFORMATION..AND DO NOTHING BUT PROTECT THESE CREEPS!!!
I would like to add something to my post from last night... Until there is a Pope that starts putting the pedophiles in prison, he isn't worth shit!! The most disturbing, stomach turning thing to me is that the church "higher ups"...the Cardinals, Bishops, and yes, even the Pope, KNOW WHO THE VIOLATORS ARE!!! THEY HAVE THE INFORMATION..AND DO NOTHING BUT PROTECT THESE CREEPS!!!
I would like to add something to my post from last night... Until there is a Pope that starts putting the pedophiles in prison, he isn't worth shit!! The most disturbing, stomach turning thing to me is that the church "higher ups"...the Cardinals, Bishops, and yes, even the Pope, KNOW WHO THE VIOLATORS ARE!!! THEY HAVE THE INFORMATION..AND DO NOTHING BUT PROTECT THESE CREEPS!!!
I would like to add something to my post from last night... Until there is a Pope that starts putting the pedophiles in prison, he isn't worth shit!! The most disturbing, stomach turning thing to me is that the church "higher ups"...the Cardinals, Bishops, and yes, even the Pope, KNOW WHO THE VIOLATORS ARE!!! THEY HAVE THE INFORMATION..AND DO NOTHING BUT PROTECT THESE CREEPS!!!
I would like to add something to my post from last night... Until there is a Pope that starts putting the pedophiles in prison, he isn't worth shit!! The most disturbing, stomach turning thing to me is that the church "higher ups"...the Cardinals, Bishops, and yes, even the Pope, KNOW WHO THE VIOLATORS ARE!!! THEY HAVE THE INFORMATION..AND DO NOTHING BUT PROTECT THESE CREEPS!!! It may sound as if I am angry...you bet your ass I am!!! I'm angry at the whole freakin hypocritical hierarchy of religion, church, and God...and all the damage it has done to the human race...and I'm even angrier at the way these stupid people still flock to believe this nonsense... GET A GRIP ON REALITY, WILL YOU PLEASE!!!
Reality--You are way way way out of control.. I think a good psychiatrist lithium or Prozac is in order... Now-- take a deep breath and slowly read your duplicate posts... The anger you express towards to the POPE is off the charts.. Your CAP LOCKS only exaggerates your dysfunctional pathology. You need help.. The degree of your "problem" is extensive and I am afraid years of therapy is required. God Bless
"Your CAP LOCKS only exaggerates your dysfunctional pathology. You need help."
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Pragmatic-I miss your half ugly face but your new ugly face is much more interesting. Sunglasses and a hat would be a good addition to your funny face. God Bless