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| − | According to Roman Catholic teachings JP II is now enjoying perfect bliss in [[Heaven]] while many on Earth are still suffering horribly from the consequences of priestly sexual abuse done to them as children when the late pope failed to prevent it. Doubt about a claim that JP II [[Miracle|miraculously]] ‘cured’ a lady surfaced even before the beatification, she is now sick again. <ref>[http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/mar/05/nun-cured-pope-parkinsons-ill Pope's sainthood setback after 'miracle cure' nun reported to be ill again]</ref> <ref>[http://voicelessvictim.wordpress.com/2011/05/02/john-paul-ii-aint-no-saint/ John Paul II Ain’t No Saint A survivor of clergy child sexual abuse speaks out for those who can't speak for themselves]</ref> | + | According to Roman Catholic teachings JP II is now enjoying perfect bliss in [[Heaven]] while many on Earth are still suffering horribly from the consequences of priestly sexual abuse done to them as children when the late pope failed to prevent it. <ref>Of course some [[Protestant]]s say the late pope is in [[Hell]] for varying reasons, fornicating with [[nun]]s loving money etc, [http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20110318115216AAWkEZz] [http://www.zimdiaspora.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5271:michael-jackson-is-in-hell-pope-john-paul-ii-is-not-in-heaven-either&catid=73:music&Itemid=299], not being [[Born again]], being ''a minister of Satan, a false prophet...'' [http://www.jesus-is-savior.com/False%20Religions/Roman%20Catholicism/pope_burning_in_hell.htm], being [[Antichrist]] along with all previous popes [http://www.apuritansmind.com/the-christian-walk/the-pope-is-in-hell-by-dr-c-matthew-mcmahon/] [http://www.jesus-is-savior.com/False%20Religions/Roman%20Catholicism/satanism_in_the_vatican.htm]. Will different Christians ever agree about everything? Now that would be a [[miracle]]. </ref> Doubt about a claim that JP II [[Miracle|miraculously]] ‘cured’ a lady surfaced even before the beatification, she is now sick again. <ref>[http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/mar/05/nun-cured-pope-parkinsons-ill Pope's sainthood setback after 'miracle cure' nun reported to be ill again]</ref> <ref>[http://voicelessvictim.wordpress.com/2011/05/02/john-paul-ii-aint-no-saint/ John Paul II Ain’t No Saint A survivor of clergy child sexual abuse speaks out for those who can't speak for themselves]</ref> |
<blockquote>”This sprint to sainthood is to deflect examinations into JPII's unedifying record on clerical child abuse - and, with it, Benedict's own role," (Keith Porteous Wood of Britain's [[National Secular Society]]) <ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/mobile/world-europe-13251415</ref> </blockquote> | <blockquote>”This sprint to sainthood is to deflect examinations into JPII's unedifying record on clerical child abuse - and, with it, Benedict's own role," (Keith Porteous Wood of Britain's [[National Secular Society]]) <ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/mobile/world-europe-13251415</ref> </blockquote> | ||
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Karol Józef Wojtyła, alias John Paul II, was the Pope and head of the Roman Catholic Church from 1978 until his death in 2005. JP II traveled widely and was popular with and respected by many Catholics, and even some non-Catholics, worldwide. While he is credited with playing an important role in the fall of communism, particularly by using the church's strong influence in communist Poland, other aspects of his reign were problematic.
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Paedophilia
JP II's biggest failure was his inaction on the issue of priestly paedeophilia. According to The Sunday Times, Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger (later Pope Benedict XVI) tried to investigate reports of sexual abuse when he was in charge of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, the office responsible for such matters. According to one Austrian cardinal, Ratzinger was "blocked by 'the Vatican', an apparent reference to John Paul." [1] However, other reports suggest Ratzinger had no intention of investigating, and that the protection of the Church was everyone's goal. Facts have have since come to light showing that Ratzinger intentionally hid facts, moved priests to other dioceses, and blamed local officials and employees (not associated with the Church) instead of focusing on the priests. [2][3]
Pope John Paul's official response was to say raping little boys and girls was very very very bad.[4]
Saintly? John Paul
According to Roman Catholic teachings JP II is now enjoying perfect bliss in Heaven while many on Earth are still suffering horribly from the consequences of priestly sexual abuse done to them as children when the late pope failed to prevent it. [5] Doubt about a claim that JP II miraculously ‘cured’ a lady surfaced even before the beatification, she is now sick again. [6] [7]
”This sprint to sainthood is to deflect examinations into JPII's unedifying record on clerical child abuse - and, with it, Benedict's own role," (Keith Porteous Wood of Britain's National Secular Society) [8]
In other words, Roman Catholics are supposed to believe the paedophile enabler John Paul II is in Heaven because the present pope, who may or may not have been in cahoots with him in a giant cover-up, has said so.
JP's Social and political views
Pope John Paul's roles in the Church had a significant effect on how the Catholic Church was seen in the world. Not only was he a strong figure in ending communism in Poland, he changed how the Catholic church officially and practically interacted with the Jewish community, the Muslim community, and the Eastern Orthodox Church.
Religious Superiority
From the perspective of modern politics, JPII's views of religion helped forge new relations with Judaism, Islam, Buddhists and even Baptists. His view was 1) that Hell was in the mind; it was not a physical place God used to punish those who loved God "in a different way" (no, not the gays. JPII still hated the Gays). He emphasized that Truth was open to all, and found in stages (so, we Catholics are still the BEST, but you all are on The Path so it's "ok"), and that God does not penalize you for believing what your Father's taught you. But we still win, cause we are still the best.
Women
Women are still nothing but walking wombs, and the pope, even in light of growing concerns about AIDS denounced the use of condoms and birth control. Catholic Women's groups approached him many times to discuss the ordination of women. But, being walking wombs, he apparently could not hear what they had to say.
Evolution
In 1996, John Paul officially exclaimed that Evolution is compatible with religion, and fully denounced that the world is only 6,000 - 10,000 years old. He also affirmed that "the Theory (of evolution) is more than just Hypothesis", something conservative Protestant literalists hated.
World Youth Day
Get 'em while they are young!
JPII established World Youth Day, when tons of adoring adolescent fans worshipful youth converge onto one city in the world and pray, cry, sing and whatever else is necessary to Praise God and the Pope. Few outside observers can tell a difference between "World Youth Day" and Woodstock, except perhaps that the Catholic youth are better groomed. Sadly, this move re-popularized and re-energized an aging religion that was seen as ineffective in many parts of the world, including the US. the UK, Australia and Canada, all of which saw a rise in church participation after World Youth Days' were initiated.[9] More recently the paedophile scandal explained above has caused a decline in church attendance and in the authority of the church in many places.
Writings
For what it's worth to those who care, JPII did seem to be a highly spiritual man, and as Pope, wrote over 15 lengthy treatises specifically addressing the individual and his/her spirituality. In contrast, most Popes, including Ratzinger, have historically focused their writings on larger "rule based" issues of the religion and of the Church's role in social and political matters.
Footnotes
- ↑ http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/faith/article7086738.ece John Paul ‘ignored abuse of 2,000 boys’]
- ↑ ^ CONGREGATION FOR THE DOCTRINE OF THE FAITH - LETTER - sent from the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith to Bishops of the entire Catholic Church and other Ordinaries and Hierarchs having an interest - REGARDING THE MORE SERIOUS OFFENSES reserved to the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Unofficial English translation of original Latin.
- ↑ http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2005/apr/24/children.childprotection
- ↑ JP used the term Delictum gravius or "Mortal Sin".
- ↑ Of course some Protestants say the late pope is in Hell for varying reasons, fornicating with nuns loving money etc, [1] [2], not being Born again, being a minister of Satan, a false prophet... [3], being Antichrist along with all previous popes [4] [5]. Will different Christians ever agree about everything? Now that would be a miracle.
- ↑ Pope's sainthood setback after 'miracle cure' nun reported to be ill again
- ↑ John Paul II Ain’t No Saint A survivor of clergy child sexual abuse speaks out for those who can't speak for themselves
- ↑ http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/mobile/world-europe-13251415
- ↑ http://www.expatica.com/de/main.html