A guy on the SA Forums said this, and I agree with it wholeheartedly, so I post it here:
Jack Burton came out of the closet to say:
I love the Pope. He kicks so much ass, it’s sick…in a good way.
He is the leader of his Church, and is not supposed to be playing a
popularity contest. You’d be surprised at how many Catholics really
hate him because he actually has the balls to say, “This is what you
ought to be working toward if you genuinely choose to be a member of
the RCC.”
Nobody has to be a Roman Catholic. They can go to another
religion more in keeping with whatever notions about religion and
morality they’ve chosen to adopt. Hell, a lot of people have chosen
religious alternatives.
While I disagree with the Pope on a lot of issues, I still have
enormous repsect for the man because he is willing to unequivocally
state those ideas about faith & morality that are “Catholic”.
Hate him all you want, but at least there is no bullshit hedging on the
issues. You know where you stand with the guy, that’s for sure.
I’m gonna be very upset when he finally dies.. unfortunately, I don’t think it’s gonna be much longer.