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33. I hear you. I will never be into any organized religion...

Thu Apr 16, 2026, 10:49 AM

21 hrs ago

but, at the same time, I don't throw out the baby
with the bathwater.

There are good aspects to every religion, particularly
the mysticism and the message of love and inclusion.

I'm Catholic to the core, but only as far as the mysticism,
love, and inclusion part... iow, the message of Christ.

I also like the mystical aspects of all the other religions.

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He is correct..................... Lovie777 23 hrs ago #2

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Dangerous indeed. They wouldn't think twice. Talitha 21 hrs ago #17

Seconded ck4829 20 hrs ago #46

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Showing the world just how petty he is ck4829 20 hrs ago #47

And "proudly" brags about it in all available media. Justice matters. 17 hrs ago #59

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And as the first "AMERICAN" Pope BumRushDaShow 21 hrs ago #24

And he's from that Democrat Hellhole Chicago! NBachers 14 hrs ago #67

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It is the right thing to do. Renew Deal 21 hrs ago #31

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I am not a religious man but damn, denvine 21 hrs ago #30

I hear you. I will never be into any organized religion... ananda 21 hrs ago #33

I have not attended any church for decades, but am a devout follower of Christ. PatrickforB 20 hrs ago #39

That speaks for me! ananda 21 hrs ago #32

Good for him! Hey Joe 21 hrs ago #36

I love this Pope!!!!!!!!! n/t PatrickforB 20 hrs ago #38

In a battle of wits between The Felon and The Pope, Wednesdays 20 hrs ago #40

Me too. ck4829 20 hrs ago #42

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"Darkness and filth" is a very good description of trump himself.😐 Figarosmom 18 hrs ago #54

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"darkness and filth" LudwigPastorius 16 hrs ago #62

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TY & Pope Leo XIV! Cha 5 hrs ago #71