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Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2005 8:51 am
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Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2005 9:18 am
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I never knew much about him until yesterday when they were documenting his life; it is amazing he was able to hide from the Nazi invasion of Poland by staying in a bishop's church. His election to the position was interesting, too, for few individuals knew who he was.
My family is Catholic, and parts of my faith deal with its ideas and figures, so we are at a loss. However, we're not as upset as most people; we really only knew of his suffering, and his passing is seen as a relief. yesterday, a lit a large, light blue candle and placed his picture by it out of respect. While my family disagreed on his views of birth control and like subjects, we do feel he was a holy man trying to bring the brethern of the world together.
I wonder what the funeral will be like, and I wonder how long the Concave will last...
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Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2005 11:28 am
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Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2005 12:38 pm
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Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2005 10:36 pm
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Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2005 4:07 am
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Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2005 7:14 am
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Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2005 10:47 am
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Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2005 11:09 pm
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Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2005 7:40 pm
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You're very right, Keistera, that the same out pouring of grief wouldn't be there for any other religious leader, but I think perspective needs to be looked at with that one. There aren't many other religions of that size that have such a central figure, let alone one that's so publicly outspoken, with the exception of Buddhism.
I share your hope for a more liberal pope, though. My mother is Catholic, as are my grandparents, and all I've been hearing for the past few days is what a wonderful man he was. I agree, even despite his quirks. He was one of the few people in such a position to place such an emphasis on the importance of the young people in the world. They were important, and could make a difference, and he believed that we were good for the most part, rather than going with the main stream belief that we're all strung out on drugs and thugs. Antoher thing that I've found with the pope was that he was very willing to at least talk with people of different religions without outright denouncing them, which is a great deal more than I can say for other people, Catholic or not!
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Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2005 9:14 am
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Gypsy Blue You're very right, Keistera, that the same out pouring of grief wouldn't be there for any other religious leader, but I think perspective needs to be looked at with that one. There aren't many other religions of that size that have such a central figure, let alone one that's so publicly outspoken, with the exception of Buddhism. I wonder what the reaction of the world woudl be if the Dalai Lama died. Last I heard, he was still exiled and unable to do anything.
Interesting note on how when people die, you learn more about their background than you knew about them living. As I reflect, I remember the same instance happening with a favorite actor of mine and Mother Teresa.
I wonder what the reaction was for the general Pagan community when Gerald Gardner died, or Aloster(sp?) Crowley.
...And beyond the Catholic Church and Buddhists of Tibet, I really know only small details about central governments of other belief systems. I wonder if this is due to them not being as active as their colleagues or follwers.
Sorry, it's early in the morning, and I do not grasp everything at the moment. sweatdrop
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Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2005 3:13 pm
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Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2005 6:38 pm
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Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2005 5:32 pm
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