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Old 10-06-08, 10:11 AM   #1
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When someone like the Pope, the head of the richest and most powerful Christian religion in the world, arrayed in all his splendor like King Solomon of old, makes commentary on "wealth"...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7654878.stm

Sorry, but I can't picture the Holy See doing a communion in 'sackcloth and ashes" anytime soon...
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Old 10-06-08, 10:21 AM   #2
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Should I...? Should I...? :p Should I...?
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Old 10-06-08, 10:24 AM   #3
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Should I...? Should I...? :p Should I...?
So... what's holding you back? This should be fertile ground... Point is, while I agree with him, accumulation and pursuit of wealth is rather futile (you can't take it with you and I have my convictions regarding my faith), I simply think it's hypocritical. And, of course, I'm demonstrating my own hypocrisy too I suspect...
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Old 10-06-08, 10:26 AM   #4
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So... what's holding you back? This should be fertile ground...
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All I can say is that his grasp of economics is pitiful.
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Are those diamonds and gems in his crown?
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When someone like the Pope, the head of the richest and most powerful Christian religion in the world, arrayed in all his splendor like King Solomon of old, makes commentary on "wealth"...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7654878.stm

Sorry, but I can't picture the Holy See doing a communion in 'sackcloth and ashes" anytime soon...
Regardless how you see him, his words ring true. A recession also means less money for his coffers too by the way.

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