God or Doctor? Just thinking aloud

The Catholic Church is a conspicuously hypocritical, medieval, morally corrupt, covetous, sanctimonious institution, complicit in abhorrent criminal activities involving protection of pedophile priests. Its survival over the centuries has continued through the exploitation of human frailties, fear, and the promise of eternal salvation for those whose ignorance and/or innocence is such as to blind them to such deceit. It is an institution that is centuries behind the times and will continue to be so as long as the outdated and out-of-touch clergy remain above the law and cast aside society's norms and need for justice.

To quote the Greek philosopher Plato ... "Ignorance, the root and stem of all evil." That is the foundation on which this church was built and has moved on over the millennia with its insidious ambitions into the lives of so many unfortunates. Widespread ignorance in our societies and the unquestioning acceptance of religious authority blinds people to the truth ... that is how this church survives.

When the Vatican, the very 'root' of the Catholic Church, is involved in forgoing justice for the sake of reputation, is not the end of this institution near ... unfortunately not, for man is, for the most part, not a clear thinking, rational animal at all times ... there will always be blind followers who will keep this church alive and allow this institution to parasitize more innocents.

The Catholic Church is complicit in abhorrent criminal activities involving protecting and not exposing pedophile priests. This, and previous Popes, and so many of their 'priestly flock', are clearly guilty of both obstruction of justice and aiding/abetting a crime, at the very least, and/or the repugnant abuse of minors, and should be held accountable to the laws of the land. Their secrecy and lies to avoid prosecution are pathetic attempts to maintain the century's old 'status quo'. Enough is enough ... get on with it ... arrests and charges should ensue. Freedom is a luxury that should not be afforded to those who have perpetrated such evil while masquerading as pious souls.

Under the previous Pope (Pope John Paul II), Pope Benedict XVI was the chief administrator of all the secret 'files' that historically, and to the present day, came to the Vatican on child abuse in the Catholic Church's world-wide diocese. There exists a 'treasure trove' of documents outlining the abuses and the action (or more appropriately, inaction) taken by the church to cover up the abuses. It would appear at least some of these files will be released ... http://www.vatileaks.com/_blog/Vati_Leaks/post/Judge_orders_confidential_Vatican_files_to_be_released/.

When the 'health and wellbeing' of the Catholic Church and its administrators takes precedent over the physical and emotional health of its child victims of abuse, it is clear this church is morally bankrupt. Centuries have passed with no correction to its 'modus operandi' leading to the ruination of countless lives. The time has come for retribution.

Hopefully, Karma and/or the judicial systems throughout the world will deal with those who purvey(ed) their deceitful, self-righteous religious dogma, while simultaneously preying upon the naivete of adults, and the innocence and trust of the most vulnerable in our society ... children.

dady12: the reason why he resign is best know to him and God,infact,do you guys think tht pop is like your nigeria foollish power drunk leaders? This man should be commended for what he did,he is aged,do you want him dead on the throne?let us reason with our brain and stop asking foolish questions because there is no foolish man here tht will give u foolish answer

from your logic Pope John Paul was power drunk to have died on the 'throne' despite being ravaged with parkinson and old age?

Aro Okigbo:
"tins" like what?
Last time I checked there is no law that forbids a pope from resigning...and he isn't the first pope to do so!

Give me a reference to any other pope that have resigned/retired in the history of the Catholic church?

Let pope resign for any reason,he still deserve commendation and we should please watch it so that whatever we say on this will not lead us to sin

HOW CAN SOMEONE CHOSEN BY GOD FOR A POST QUIT THAT POST

Did God "Asked" Or "Told" Him To Retire Cos I Don't Really Understand The Heading.

Oga Tableleg small small now...abeg easy on the language ehn. Tank you.

JeSoul: Oga Tableleg small small now...abeg easy on the language ehn. Tank you.

I am sorry JeSoul ..,... The best mod ever!

Mr. Abuja:
For the Pope to say we are all sinners including him n Now he is about to Retire. Only God n him alone will George Us from our Sinners.

.....-GEORGE- bros wetin i do u na?

kmcutez:

@op, what kind of picture is in your profile. My god, I choked on my food.

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My sister, that is a Priest doing the work of God.

pankere: HOW CAN SOMEONE CHOSEN BY GOD FOR A POST QUIT THAT POST www.nairaland.com/attachments/1001460_Pope_jpgbf00462ffcca8a360505cdd1b4193540

you are distorting that bible verse

https://www.nairaland.com/attachments/1001460_Pope_jpgbf00462ffcca8a360505cdd1b4193540

oprahwinfrey:

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My sister, that is a Priest doing the work of God.

Chei, craze people full this nairaland.

Oprahwinfrey, how is the network these days madam? Pls easy on the language, NL is a 'family friendly' site. Thanks sister.

@oga Tabel leg, appreciated sir!

Mr. Abuja:
For the Pope to say we are all sinners including him n Now he is about to Retire. Only God n him alone will Geo[i][/i]rge Us from our Sinners.

what!! O'boy correct yourself

There's more to it than we know, time will tell. Trust me.

May you live long his holiness. Go and register your bigotry with God if you are furious that his Holiness resigned or catholic church rules the world. cowards.

Y will u retire 4rm God's wrk mr pope pls we are nt suckling it will do us a great good if u will tell us the truth we ar graduates and nt kg pupils thnks.

JeSoul: Oprahwinfrey, how is the network these days madam? Pls easy on the language, NL is a 'family friendly' site. Thanks sister.

Chei, see as you take style come win me over. I am a professional thread derailer and I have sworn to derail as many threads as I can. This is a consequence of the dictatorial nature of so many of the moderators; they just hide posts at will and dish out bans undiscriminatorily. But your approach has soften my heart. I will leave your section.

Funny pope!!! No kind lie we no go hear

The man resides between lies and futile dreams. Liar!

kmcutez: Where did his strength go to? What of the Phil 4:13
which says, I can bless all altars boys through christ who stregthens me.

I had a cute reply for you but thAnk your ancestors the mod hid my post. Go clean up the cob webs in your brain, you sound like you got a big fat one in your throat.