Holy disaster: Pope alienates indigenous peoples


	Holy disaster: Pope alienates indigenous peoples

MomLes

5-20-2007 10:55 AM

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pope, latin america, native peoples, conversion

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5-20-2007 1:00 PM

DeeDeeNP

the pope characterized pre-contact Indians as ''silently longing'' for Christianity

What...an...idiot.

5-20-2007 1:06 PM

Socratoad

It appears as if this pope opens his mouth only to change feet.

5-20-2007 2:59 PM

BartendingBear

"At least it never drew blood."

Sister Gertrude, Cloistered nun - Maker of Self-flagellation whips speaking of her product.

From a 20/20 interview by Diane Sawyer

Wisdom runs deep throughout the Catholic church.

5-20-2007 5:17 PM

Antara

Sigh.

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5-20-2007 6:00 PM

indolin

What did you expect. The Catholic Church is a self perpetuating Monarchy.

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