VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope John Paul (news - web sites) on Friday said Sunday should be a day for God, not for secular diversions like entertainment and sports.
"When Sunday loses its fundamental meaning and becomes subordinate to a secular concept of 'weekend' dominated by such things as entertainment and sport, people stay locked within a horizon so narrow that they can no longer see the heavens," the pontiff said in a speech to Australian bishops.
John Paul criticized the "culture of the 'here and now,'" urging Church leaders to "lead men and women from the shadows of moral confusion and ambiguous thinking."
The 83-year-old pope also encouraged Christians, especially young people, to remain faithful to Sunday Mass, saying the secular culture was undermining family life.
Mar-26-2004 17:02
igottaknow
PerfectTeeth R4 Dinosaurs
Registered: Feb 2001
Location: The Future
I think the pope has the nerve, since sports predates Christianity
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Mar-26-2004 17:12
pooley
In Search Of ...
Registered: Apr 2003
Location: near Brussels
Oh it still talks, thought he was stuffed ...
Ah well, another great move "to get the sheep back to the sheppard" ... not
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Mar-26-2004 17:13
DJ Mikey Mike
Your mum's face
Registered: Jan 2002
Location: I'm at your mums'
Feck off god boy.
Mar-26-2004 17:22
xKaoSx
I need more cow bell !!
Registered: Jul 2002
Location: San Diego, Ca.
Well- Friday is for Sports so why your jibberish on Friday?
Save your rantings for Sunday Pope Boy.
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Mar-26-2004 17:24
Omegasox
AI for MVP
Registered: Sep 2002
Location: Pennsylvania
So people can sin all week as long as they reserve Sunday for religious purposes.
Mar-26-2004 17:25
MisterOpus1
Grumpy Old Fart
Registered: Dec 2001
Location: Kansas City
2 questions I always mixed up get:
Does the pope shit in the woods?
Is the bear Catholic?
With that in mind, please stop watching sports on Sundays. If God says so, pay heed and listen, sinners.
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Mar-26-2004 17:29
whiskers
old skool
Registered: Sep 2001
Location: in your dreams
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Mar-26-2004 17:31
xKaoSx
I need more cow bell !!
Registered: Jul 2002
Location: San Diego, Ca.
quote:
Originally posted by MisterOpus1
2 questions I always mixed up get:
Does the pope shit in the woods?
Is the bear Catholic?
With that in mind, please stop watching sports on Sundays. If God says so, pay heed and listen, sinners.
Fukc off you tosser.
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Mar-26-2004 17:32
jdat
Jay Van Dat
Registered: Oct 2001
Location: I dont even know
hey leave the old man alone!
Sunday is the day of the Lord !
Mar-26-2004 17:35
[N]ûk|êû[Z]
The Producer Addict
Registered: Sep 2001
Location: Where Angelz Fear To Tread.
quote:
Originally posted by igottaknow
I think the pope has the nerve, since sports predates Christianity
fucking good answer..
i myself.. am not even the slightest bit religious, i dont believe in any form of religion.
forgive me if im talking absolute bollocks.. but.. if your wellinto your religion.. whats the point in sacrificing a 1 day.. sunday.. the true hardcore religious ppl will be constantly praying to and worshipping their god.. whoever he may be.
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Mar-26-2004 17:37
DjSimonB
Convergence
Registered: Jul 2003
Location: Glasgow
I don't really care, I'm not a religious person so I'm not bothered what the pope says...
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