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[wind-of-heaven.insanejournal.com]

It certainly seems that Pope Francis is making quite the reputation for himself. A lot of changes are beginning to ripple, and, truth be told, I think it's a good thing. Church thinking needs to be modernized on certain subjects. Who are we to judge God's own creations? And women certainly need to be granted more equal footing in what service they can offer, if they are willing to do so.

I suppose having a Pope from the Americas was just what Rome needs.

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[unbiaseddeath.insanejournal.com]

But there are many churches/religions.

[wind-of-heaven.insanejournal.com]

Yes, that there are, but I think by and large they have more similarities than differences. I'm Catholic, personally. Not a choice for everyone, I realize, but it's up to each individual to find their path to spiritual fulfillment. I guide those who are on a path much like my own, and if I come across those who are lost, I invite them to join us in hopes it will lead them to their desired destination.

[unbiaseddeath.insanejournal.com]

I assume your new church frowns upon what I might be?

[wind-of-heaven.insanejournal.com]

More than likely they would attempt to reconcile your existence with a palatable analog equivalent. The Church has spread as it has through analogies and assimilation. After all, Scripture refers to an Angel of Death. Saints are treated much like the daimones were in history.

[unbiaseddeath.insanejournal.com]

And they would pray to this angel as the Greeks prayed to Murder?

[wind-of-heaven.insanejournal.com]

Possibly. After all, it's common for petitioners to beseech the archangels.

[unbiaseddeath.insanejournal.com]

I had not thought your religion would approve of Killing. Perhaps I will study more about them.

[wind-of-heaven.insanejournal.com]

One would think not. And yet, see how many places the Scripture details circumstances when it is not only acceptable but even moral to kill another. The Bible has an incredibly high body count. Thousands fell to David's sword or by his word, and yet he was still considered among the Chosen of the Almighty. The archangels themselves often wield swords and spears. And of course, the were the Crusades and Inquisition, where thousands more died in the name of holy righteousness.

If he without sin is to cast the first stone, then, I can assure you, by all rights, the Church deserves to stand emptyhanded.

[unbiaseddeath.insanejournal.com]

An interesting and welcome perspective. Thank you for such intelligent discourse.

[wind-of-heaven.insanejournal.com]

Certainly. I don't believe faith can grow if it is not questioned once in a while.