On 23/04/05, George Pinto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Santosh > > Catholic practice and teaching has changed over times at the Papacy level. > Does it mean the > present Pope is a cafeteria Catholic too?...................... The right-wing fundamentalists would like us to believe that Church history is one unbroken chain of constant practices. Baloney. They try and intimidate progressive reforms by using the word 'cafeteria Catholic' in a pejorative, derogatory way............
RESPONSE: My dear George, Inspite of all the agnst and all the short comings the Catholic Church has had - and there is nobody who can deny the decadence of some 'Popes'. I believe that it is truly remarkable that the Catholic Insititution has survived all this and more......It would be very easy to be dismissive; I also agree that 2,000 years is a relatively short time when compared to some dynasties. With due respect that must be given; the last 2,000 years has seen the most progress in the history of mankind. In fact I would venture to say that the last 300 years has seen mankind really take off! Religions will be put up for ridicule, the true test of sustainability will be the ones that do not, in this moden day and age, resort to indimidation and coercion to stay afloat. cheers, Gabe Menezes London England.
