Comments on: It’s About Time http://susiemadrak.com/2008/04/18/06/40/its-about-time-4/ Keeping a jaundiced eye on the corporate media. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 04:55:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: sister of ye http://susiemadrak.com/2008/04/18/06/40/its-about-time-4/#comment-141194 sister of ye Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:18:20 +0000 http://susiemadrak.com/?p=24518#comment-141194 I'm not impressed. As a huge behind-the-scenes power during JPII's last years, it's almost certain that he was heavily involved in the denial position the Church took. I suppose it's possible he had a sincere change of heart, but I'd say it's more likely a PR move to quiet the controversy and stop the bleeding of members and financial support, and perhaps forestall more lawsuits. As an ex-Catholic, I can say that I knew many wonderful, sincerely good people when I was involved. But I'm extremely skeptical of the Vatican in general and this pope in particular. I’m not impressed. As a huge behind-the-scenes power during JPII’s last years, it’s almost certain that he was heavily involved in the denial position the Church took.

I suppose it’s possible he had a sincere change of heart, but I’d say it’s more likely a PR move to quiet the controversy and stop the bleeding of members and financial support, and perhaps forestall more lawsuits.

As an ex-Catholic, I can say that I knew many wonderful, sincerely good people when I was involved. But I’m extremely skeptical of the Vatican in general and this pope in particular.

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