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He adds a whole list of new sins, a couple that make sense and many that don't, but he won't reconsider any old sins so divorce is still a sin and birth control is still a sin (which is ironic, since harming the environment is a sin now and overpopulation is the single biggest cause of environmental harm there is - how will he reconcile that, I wonder - or will he just ignore it and hope the inconsistency goes away) .

Oh, and in spite of the shrinking priesthood and the disaffection of Catholics worldwide he still won't allow women as priests and he won't allow priests to marry.

So, is this the Modern Church for the Modern World?

http://green.yahoo.com/news/nm/20080310/hl_nm/pope_sins_dc.html

God, what is this world coming to?!:eek: New sins? We have enough with the old ones as it is.:sniper:

The pope released this list to help keep faithful Catholics aware of new developments that, potentially, are against Catholic Social teaching.

Also, the Church doesn't (nor will it) ordain women because, in the Bible, men were the apostles whom Christ himself chose to start the Church.

He adds a whole list of new sins, a couple that make sense and many that don't, but he won't reconsider any old sins so divorce is still a sin and birth control is still a sin (which is ironic, since harming the environment is a sin now and overpopulation is the single biggest cause of environmental harm there is - how will he reconcile that, I wonder - or will he just ignore it and hope the inconsistency goes away) .

Oh, and in spite of the shrinking priesthood and the disaffection of Catholics worldwide he still won't allow women as priests and he won't allow priests to marry.

So, is this the Modern Church for the Modern World?

http://green.yahoo.com/news/nm/20080310/hl_nm/pope_sins_dc.html

He adds a whole list of new sins, a couple that make sense and many that don't, but he won't reconsider any old sins so divorce is still a sin and birth control is still a sin (which is ironic, since harming the environment is a sin now and overpopulation is the single biggest cause of environmental harm there is - how will he reconcile that, I wonder - or will he just ignore it and hope the inconsistency goes away) .

Oh, and in spite of the shrinking priesthood and the disaffection of Catholics worldwide he still won't allow women as priests and he won't allow priests to marry.

So, is this the Modern Church for the Modern World?

http://green.yahoo.com/news/nm/20080310/hl_nm/pope_sins_dc.html

Can you hear that? It sounds like the death knells of the Catholic Church to me.

I feel sorry for the Catholic Church (now I never thought I'd ever write that!) in a way; as their holy scripture means that they can never update, and so ultimatly they will die out. Long live the Pope!

Bwahaha.

New Sins:

Not rewinding the videos before lending them.

Scratching DVDs.

Being a Catholic Priest (get ahead of them).

Well the previous Pope's advisor on medical ethics wants to be the first person to transplant a human head, but experimenting with stem cells will send you to hell. That's just soooooo logical.

Please can it be My English Teacher and Gordon Brown.

Then Humanity would benefit.

Also, the Church doesn't (nor will it) ordain women because, in the Bible, men were the apostles whom Christ himself chose to start the Church.
The apostles were also Jewish. Some things change.

Also, the Church doesn't (nor will it) ordain women because, in the Bible, men were the apostles whom Christ himself chose to start the Church.

Christ chose many women through whom to teach and lead. To not ordain women is to deny the equality before Christ that is demanded of us.

Fact is, the Catholic Church doesn't ordain women because of misogynistic beliefs that it has never been able to move beyond.

The pope released this list to help keep faithful Catholics aware of new developments that, potentially, are against Catholic Social teaching.

Also, the Church doesn't (nor will it) ordain women because, in the Bible, men were the apostles whom Christ himself chose to start the Church.

More religious nuttery...

Well the previous Pope's advisor on medical ethics wants to be the first person to transplant a human head, but experimenting with stem cells will send you to hell. That's just soooooo logical.

The apostles were also Jewish. Some things change.

And all but one of them was, supposedly, brutally murdered. Maybe we should draw lots every twenty years and martyr eleven out of every twelve, purely for tradition's sake of course... :p

I wonder when 'enabling a paedophile to escape justice and continue his spree of rape and child molestation' will become a sin.

I thought it was a really bad to change things like this, and that all Sin is forgivable expect blasphemy against the Holy Spirit

That's always been the only unforgivable sin. And it's a very misunderstood sin. It's the act of willfully refusing to accept God's grace and is fully reversible at any time.

I thought it was a really bad to change things like this, and that all Sin is forgivable expect blasphemy against the Holy Spirit

I do like the environmental stuff. It's refeshing when you have some sects here in the US that feel it's okay to use and exploit the planet because that's what God wants.

Most Catholics already silently ignore the birthcontrol rule. I think the nubers are at 80% in the US IIRC.

if the Catholic Church was so desperate to look cool why not just grant sainthood to living people? how about its own fragrance?

better yet why not make a reality TV series!

overpopulation is the single biggest cause of environmental harm there is

Thats debatable.

What would you like to see as a new sin?

Which sin(s) would you abolish?

What would you like to see as a new sin?

Which sin(s) would you abolish?
new sins: homophobia and not using birth controll
abolished sins; homophobia and not using birth control

What would you like to see as a new sin?
There's too many as is! But I am glad for the environment stuff.

Which sin(s) would you abolish?
Birth control
Stem cell research
Mandatory church attendance unless you are deathly ill. Yeah, it's imoprtant but sometimes life happens. Even on a Sunday.

What would you like to see as a new sin?
Wilful ignorance.

Wilful ignorance.

Oooh! That reminds me of one. Using religion as an excuse to be wilfully ignorant. Putting "evolution" in quotes unless you are referring to the work directly.

Wilful ignorance.

Senseless threads.

Senseless threads.

But spam is good.:(


http://files.myopera.com/RWgirl/albums/476997/Spam.jpg

I feel sorry for the Catholic Church (now I never thought I'd ever write that!) in a way; as their holy scripture means that they can never update, and so ultimatly they will die out. Long live the Pope!
They can update, throughout history the Pope has said a lot of stuff that Jesus did not say, it's his job.

So "Don't pollute the environment, manipulate genes or have social and economical injustices.", these new commandments sound very left wing.

The most interesting part of the article is that only 20% feel uncomfortable telling a priest about their sins. I imagined almost everyone would find that awkward and creepy. Maybe they instead find it liberating to tell someone those things you otherwise just don't tell anyone.

They can update, throughout history the Pope has said a lot of stuff that Jesus did not say, it's his job.

So "Don't pollute the environment, manipulate genes or have social and economical injustices.", these new commandments sound very left wing.

The most interesting part of the article is that only 20% feel uncomfortable telling a priest about their sins. I imagined almost everyone would find that awkward and creepy. Maybe they instead find it liberating to tell someone those things you otherwise just don't tell anyone.

With a good priest it's actually kind of nice. Espeically when you think you're the most rotten person on the planet when you do something extraordinarily bad. It's one of the many places I differ with the Catholic church, I think true remorse is all that's needed I don't think you need a priest to officially forgive you, but I do like that you can go to a priest for those really bad things that you need some sort of closure on.

But spam is good.:(


http://files.myopera.com/RWgirl/albums/476997/Spam.jpg

Hell yeah, Spam is awsome!:D
But it chases kitty!!:(
http://oviedos.com.mx/data/phoo/2006_03_17/No_Spam_matas_gatos.jpg

But spam is good.:(


http://files.myopera.com/RWgirl/albums/476997/Spam.jpg

...this man seems...familiar...Yes, I know it's Gravlen, but with that picture he looks like someone else I've seen before, only I can't place him.

But I can't figure out who...

Palpatine wants to hold back the progress of science, too, it seems, by making genetic experimentation a sin.

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/faith/article3517050.ece

I particularly like this part:
"and social injustice which caused poverty or “the excessive accumulation of wealth by a few”."

Apparently the Catholic Church as an organization has been committing a mortal sin for the past two millenia or so.

...this man seems...familiar...Yes, I know it's Gravlen, but with that picture he looks like someone else I've seen before, only I can't place him.

But I can't figure out who...

The can of Spam is made from Soylent Green - so it might be anyone you know :)


Soylent Green
"...for all your dietary needs".

He said that priests must take account of “new sins which have appeared on the horizon of humanity as a corollary of the unstoppable process of globalisation”. Whereas sin in the past was thought of as being an invididual matter, it now had “social resonance”.

“You offend God not only by stealing, blaspheming or coveting your neighbour’s wife, but also by ruining the environment, carrying out morally debatable scientific experiments, or allowing genetic manipulations which alter DNA or compromise embryos,” he said.

Bishop Girotti said that mortal sins also included taking or dealing in drugs, and social injustice which caused poverty or “the excessive accumulation of wealth by a few”.

He said that two mortal sins which continued to preoccupy the Vatican were abortion, which offended “the dignity and rights of women”, and paedophilia, which had even infected the clergy itself and so had exposed the “human and institutional fragility of the Church”.

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/faith/article3517050.ece

Well... I can't agree with all of them. So I'll just ignore this, I think.

RhynoDD;13516152']Is forum spam made of people, too?

It could be...:eek:

The can of Spam is made from Soylent Green - so it might be anyone you know :)


Soylent Green
"...for all your dietary needs".

Is forum spam made of people, too?

It could be...:eek:

It is! :cool:

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u275/Gravlen/NSG/Spammers.jpg

It is! :cool:

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u275/Gravlen/NSG/Spammers.jpg

I'm that awesome guy in the back with the musket.


It shoots spam.


And bullets.

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/faith/article3517050.ece

Well... I can't agree with all of them. So I'll just ignore this, I think.

How can you ignore that? After all, he was wearing "THE" funny hat when he said it!

He adds a whole list of new sins, a couple that make sense and many that don't, but he won't reconsider any old sins so divorce is still a sin and birth control is still a sin (which is ironic, since harming the environment is a sin now and overpopulation is the single biggest cause of environmental harm there is - how will he reconcile that, I wonder - or will he just ignore it and hope the inconsistency goes away) .

Oh, and in spite of the shrinking priesthood and the disaffection of Catholics worldwide he still won't allow women as priests and he won't allow priests to marry.

So, is this the Modern Church for the Modern World?

http://green.yahoo.com/news/nm/20080310/hl_nm/pope_sins_dc.html

These aren't really new sins; it's not as if every time you do or think something you just have the check the list and you'll be okay. He's just applying old rules to new scenarios.

It's a little like when the Supreme Court hears an appeal. They don't write new amendments, they just interpret existing ones in a modern way. The only difference is the Church's eerie love of ceremony and doctrinification.

These aren't really new sins; it's not as if every time you do or think something you just have the check the list and you'll be okay. He's just applying old rules to new scenarios.

It's a little like when the Supreme Court hears an appeal. They don't write new amendments, they just interpret existing ones in a modern way. The only difference is the Church's eerie love of ceremony and doctrinification.

And funny hats...

And funny hats...

Well, yes. Without his hat, the pope is only a man.

Well, yes. Without his hat, the pope is only a man.

and the funny chair...

http://thelede.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/03/10/seven-more-sins-thanks-to-vatican/?hp


1. “Bioethical” violations such as birth control

2. “Morally dubious” experiments such as stem cell research

3. Drug abuse

4. Polluting the environment

5. Contributing to widening divide between rich and poor

6. Excessive wealth

7. Creating poverty

1) Hmmm Does that include the pedophile Priests that use condoms?
2) "Morally dubious" I like it! That leaves interpretation to go in any direction.
3) Well there goes over 1/2 the planet.
4) Aww crap does that mean your car? Taking a bath! What if you fart?
5) Suck it Republicans!
6) See you in hell OPEC!
7) Suck it CEOS!

Ok my comments suck but the sins look interesting! ;)

that was weird...

Yea. Wasting a couple moments before a meeting. Trying humor and miserably failing.....

I thought it was funny...

But then again, I also thought chasing a cat into the road was funny, too.

And it subsequently getting hit by a car was hilarious.

How can you ignore that? After all, he was wearing "THE" funny hat when he said it!

It's monday. I refuse to entertain ideas for new religious edicts on mondays... That goes for any religion and any headwear...

that was weird...

http://thelede.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/03/10/seven-more-sins-thanks-to-vatican/?hp

6) See you in hell OPEC!
! ;)

?

Excessive wealth? IS THAT YOU WARREN BUFFET?

http://thelede.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/03/10/seven-more-sins-thanks-to-vatican/?hp

6) See you in hell OPEC!
! ;)

?

THis was already posted

awww, how are we going to create religious porns from this?

6. Excessive wealth

did the pope happen to look around his room before putting this to paper?

So... how does this compare to the old one?

Lust
Gluttony (which can be committed one of 6 ways)
Greed
Sloth
Wrath
Envy
Pride

So, it looks like Greed carries over, and so does sloth, though sloth seems to have taken on a more worldly meaning ie: pollution.

Would "excessive wealth" be considered the modern form of "greed"?

Of course the Vatican would get rid of Lust... how else could it get away with fucking little boys? And wrath... being excessively angry when caught in the act, and envy when someone else got away with it... ;)

You havent been paying attention -- gluttony has been reclassified as a subset of greed, opening up a slot for AOL usage. >_>

excess threads FTW. yeah
"so i think God made everyone except the politicians in command of our countries"
*turns debate into a religious one, threadnabbing*

So... how does this compare to the old one?

Lust
Gluttony (which can be committed one of 6 ways)
Greed
Sloth
Wrath
Envy
Pride

So, it looks like Greed carries over, and so does sloth, though sloth seems to have taken on a more worldly meaning ie: pollution.

Would "excessive wealth" be considered the modern form of "greed"?

Of course the Vatican would get rid of Lust... how else could it get away with fucking little boys? And wrath... being excessively angry when caught in the act, and envy when someone else got away with it... ;)

Sloth is almost laughable until you realize that back when it was coined it actually evoked images of apathy instead of laziness.

Just be glad making new threads when an old one exists (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=551498) isn't made a deadly sin yet ;)

He adds a whole list of new sins, a couple that make sense and many that don't, but he won't reconsider any old sins so divorce is still a sin and birth control is still a sin

So, is this the Modern Church for the Modern World?

Actually overpopulation has less effect on the environment than the west does. A family of ten in Africa pollutes far less than a family of three in the US.

To address your 2nd point, there is no reason to ordain women. If the Church had felt it is in teaching with Christ and the Church, it would have been done(please remember the Church tries to stay along the lines of the Apostles)

I think this move on a whole shows the Church is modern and also the benefits to having order that follows the early Church instead of some wacko w/ a bible just saying whatever comes to mind(ie Hagee, Roberson and Falwell, the religious wrong)

Fact is, the Catholic Church doesn't ordain women because of misogynistic beliefs that it has never been able to move beyond.

bullshit. prove it.

The Catholic Church came up with
this idea because they were doing such a bang up
job of stopping the 10 Commandments from being broken.(HEAVY SARCASM)
God gave those Commandments to Moses,what's the matter
with this picture? Gods' Commandments not good enough for them?
I can only speculate why they did this,
but if they think it's going to make them any more
relevant in todays world they are sadly mistaken.
Those who believe in God would do well
to steer clear of The Roman Catholic Church

Soylent Green
"...for all your dietary needs".

SOYLENT GREEN IS PEOPLE!!!!

Just be glad making new threads when an old one exists (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=551498) isn't made a deadly sin yet ;)

*smites*

The Catholic Church came up with
this idea because they were doing such a bang up
job of stopping the 10 Commandments from being broken.(HEAVY SARCASM)
God gave those Commandments to Moses,what's the matter
with this picture? Gods' Commandments not good enough for them?
I can only speculate why they did this,
but if they think it's going to make them any more
relevant in todays world they are sadly mistaken.
Those who believe in God would do well
to steer clear of The Roman Catholic Church

Have you read the sequel to the Old Testament? It was pretty good, too.

New Sins:

Not rewinding the videos before lending them.

Scratching DVDs.

Being a Catholic Priest (get ahead of them).

Don't forget...

Thou shalt not be from Norfolk, England.

:p

Senseless threads.

Nah, then there'd only be one or two threads (at most) on NSG at any time.

Of course the Vatican would get rid of Lust... how else could it get away with fucking little boys? And wrath... being excessively angry when caught in the act, and envy when someone else got away with it... ;)

Did you actually check this list you would see the Pedophilia is one of them, so think and read before you write (I would something here like dickhead but I think that is called flaming).

And this list is not a replacement it is an add on to the original seven to address newer issues that have come up that not only address yourself but what you do affecting those around you, greater society and the world as a whole.

http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,23353946-26040,00.html

did the pope happen to look around his room before putting this to paper?

Ouch... cutting. But pretty accurate.

bullshit. prove it.

Given the fact that the refusal to ordain women doesn't make much sense without thinking that, I'd say the burden is on you to disprove it.

Don't forget...

Thou shalt not be from Norfolk, England.

:p

I like Norfolk...

New sins! w00t! I wasn't heading to Hell fast enough. Now I have room to accelerate!

I wonder when 'enabling a paedophile to escape justice and continue his spree of rape and child molestation' will become a sin.

Kiddie fiddling while Rome burns...

They can update, throughout history the Pope has said a lot of stuff that Jesus did not say, it's his job.

So "Don't pollute the environment, manipulate genes or have social and economical injustices.", these new commandments sound very left wing.

The most interesting part of the article is that only 20% feel uncomfortable telling a priest about their sins. I imagined almost everyone would find that awkward and creepy. Maybe they instead find it liberating to tell someone those things you otherwise just don't tell anyone.

Point taken, they may well be able to update. Should they, can they do so without some losses, how far can they go?

If they do, won't they be damaging the veracity of their holy scripture, if you can change the word of God then is it really the word of God?

Ouch... cutting. But pretty accurate.



Given the fact that the refusal to ordain women doesn't make much sense without thinking that, I'd say the burden is on you to disprove it.



I like Norfolk...

Norfolk's spooky. Everybody looks alike.

Norfolk's spooky. Everybody looks alike.

Generations of inbreeding.

Nah, then there'd only be one or two threads (at most) on NSG at any time.

Perhaps.
Say, since Thou shall not pollute is one of the new sins, then, if I burp, does that make me a sinner?:eek:

Did you actually check this list you would see the Pedophilia is one of them, so think and read before you write (I would something here like dickhead but I think that is called flaming).

And this list is not a replacement it is an add on to the original seven to address newer issues that have come up that not only address yourself but what you do affecting those around you, greater society and the world as a whole.

http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,23353946-26040,00.html

Way to ignore the smiley, which is the trigger for sarcasm.

Also, I don't see the one you're claiming exists...

(this list was posted earlier in the thread)

1. “Bioethical” violations such as birth control
2. “Morally dubious” experiments such as stem cell research
3. Drug abuse
4. Polluting the environment
5. Contributing to widening divide between rich and poor
6. Excessive wealth
7. Creating poverty

Now, I would like to ask you the same thing you said to me, did you actually read it? I know I did. Too bad we can't say the same thing about you. I did my research before embarking on a lovely round of sarcasm.

http://www.thestar.com/article/332019
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7287071.stm

And in here, I see no mention of paedophilia. I checked all spellings using the CTRL+F function in my Firefox browser, which is a good way of finding key words.

And oh boy... a new list of sins to go along with the 10 commandments of driving. If the Vatican is so inclined on coming into the modern world, perhaps it should allow the ordination of women. Too bad it's still stuck in the stupid ages on that one.

Too bad it's still stuck in the stupid ages on that one.


Bwahahahahah! What century was that BTW?

Well, I'm going to hell now. I drive a PT Cruiser (quite possibly the most inefficient car of its size on the planet, I don't get 20 mpg highway), and I believe carefully applied genetic engineering can prove beneficial to humanity.

It's okay. Hell will be a great party. :p

Bwahahahahah! What century was that BTW?

According to Futurama, that would be the 20th century.

According to Futurama, that would be the 20th century.

Ahhhh! Yeah I remember the 80's that was preety stupid.

Well, I'm going to hell now. I drive a PT Cruiser (quite possibly the most inefficient car of its size on the planet, I don't get 20 mpg highway), and I believe carefully applied genetic engineering can prove beneficial to humanity.

It's okay. Hell will be a great party. :p

Personally, I think the Catholic Church has done the right thing in regards to its two new sins... but I love listening to Slayer, so I'll be there in Hell right next to you. ;)

Personally, I think the Catholic Church has done the right thing in regards to its two new sins... but I love listening to Slayer, so I'll be there in Hell right next to you. ;)

Slayer I said fuckin' Slayer!

I was playing 'The Christ illusion' to my oldest the other day, he said 'Dad I didn't realise how heavy Slayer were'

I told him, 'It's fine to listen to ya Bad Religon son, but sometimes only Slayer will do.

Ahhhh children, that Larkin fella was right y'know!

Also, I don't see the one you're claiming exists...

(this list was posted earlier in the thread)

1. “Bioethical” violations such as birth control
2. “Morally dubious” experiments such as stem cell research
3. Drug abuse
4. Polluting the environment
5. Contributing to widening divide between rich and poor
6. Excessive wealth
7. Creating poverty

Now, I would like to ask you the same thing you said to me, did you actually read it? I know I did. Too bad we can't say the same thing about you. I did my research before embarking on a lovely round of sarcasm.

Well I posted my news source, which did mention it perhaps you should read it and just in case you don't get it here is another one I found and this is the list

1) Polluting
2) Genetic engineering
3) Excessive Wealth
4) Drug Abuse
5) Abortion (or other birth control methods)
6) Social Injustice
7) Pedophilia

And here is the source: http://cosmos.bcst.yahoo.com/up/player/popup/?rn=248153&cl=6916547&ch=248154&src=y7news

So Yes I did look and read, and yes I did see that you mocked them with intent to insult and as I said perhaps you should have a look before making such insults (claims)

Oh and I read that BBC link you chucked in and yes it does mention pedophilia, it seems that your little Ctrl+F function didn't work so please before you go and cite a source and claim that something isn't in it when clearly it is you should read it carefully.

Well I posted my news source, which did mention it perhaps you should read it and just in case you don't get it here is another one I found and this is the list

1) Polluting
2) Genetic engineering
3) Excessive Wealth
4) Drug Abuse
5) Abortion (or other birth control methods)
6) Social Injustice
7) Pedophilia

And here is the source: http://cosmos.bcst.yahoo.com/up/player/popup/?rn=248153&cl=6916547&ch=248154&src=y7news

So Yes I did look and read, and yes I did see that you mocked them with intent to insult and as I said perhaps you should have a look before making such insults (claims)

I got the list from this thread and from the news sources I used.

Thus I see a complete and utter contradiction between the various sources. Hence, I stand by my sources. Until there is unity between sources, I see no reason to believe you.

And once again, I cite my sources, and from the BBC site, I give you the list from there:

Environmental pollution
Genetic manipulation
Accumulating excessive wealth
Inflicting poverty
Drug trafficking and consumption
Morally debatable experiments
Violation of fundamental rights of human nature

And the last one is interesting...

To me, it says the entire Vatican will go to hell as it still refuses to ordain women, hence is in violation of the fundamental rights of human nature, as all humans are equal.

Bwahahahahah! What century was that BTW?

According to Futurama, that would be the 20th century.

Yes. It is indeed the 20th century. :)

Yes





Thou shalt burn in hell!!!

http://www.amazing-animations.com/animations/smileys14.gif

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!

Ouch... cutting. But pretty accurate.



Given the fact that the refusal to ordain women doesn't make much sense without thinking that, I'd say the burden is on you to disprove it.



I like Norfolk...

I was just harassing Dukesbury...

Perhaps.
Say, since Thou shall not pollute is one of the new sins, then, if I burp, does that make me a sinner?:eek:

Yes





Thou shalt burn in hell!!!

Why oh why Catholic church. Why have thou let us down over the years?

Why oh why Catholic church. Why have thou let us down over the years?

Do as we say, not as we do? Is perhaps the reason why?

I think faith and the Church are two very different things. Spirituality can get you answers, the Church can either use you or abuse you.

I think faith and the Church are two very different things. Spirituality can get you answers, the Church can abuse you.

Fixed ;) :p

Life is what you make it, if you honestly believe the grass isnt greener on the other side, it probably wont be when you get there. The first step in achieving your ulitmate dreams are simply to stop wanting them

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/faith/article3517050.ece

I particularly like this part:
"and social injustice which caused poverty or “the excessive accumulation of wealth by a few”."

Apparently the Catholic Church as an organization has been committing a mortal sin for the past two millenia or so.
I noticed that too. Seems that Benedict just sentenced himself to Hell.
Lust
Gluttony (which can be committed one of 6 ways)
Greed
Sloth
Wrath
Envy
Pride
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q100/TheSteveslols/seven-deadly-sins.jpg
Life is what you make it, if you honestly believe the grass isnt greener on the other side, it probably wont be when you get there. The first step in achieving your ulitmate dreams are simply to stop wanting them
Oh my god, it's all so clear now! And I totally want to subscribe to your newsletter, and buy all your books!

SOYLENT GREEN IS PEOPLE!!!!

Lies.

>.>


*Flees*

SOYLENT GREEN IS PEOPLE!!!!



*smites*

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I noticed that too. Seems that Benedict just sentenced himself to Hell.
The Church doesn't accumulate wealth for individuals. It most resembles a NPO, where donations are given and then used for maintainence, charities, etc.
There is, of course, the Vatican City. But how can you expect the Pope to truly communicate with God unless he is surrounded by a plethora of worldly wealth.

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q100/TheSteveslols/seven-deadly-sins.jpg

The Church originally had only five Deadly Sins, but...well, you can see why they went with seven.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/22/Baphosimb.gif