you wouldn't have so many problems, ya cossack-wearing perverts!

http://uk.reuters.com/article/2012/10/26...O220121026

Quote:The 1.2 billion-member Church will have its work cut out for it in developed nations in order to win back "the often distracted and confused hearts and minds of the men and women of our times", it said.

The Church is suffering desertions from its practicing flock in former strongholds in Europe, North America and Latin America due to sex abuse scandals, increasing secularism, rival faiths and open dissent against Church teachings on homosexuality and its ban on a female priesthood.

Oh, if only the fuckers could burn a few heretics at the stake again things would be just peachy.

I must admit, the thread title was very attention grabbing.
They're sooooo condescending that I want to vomit. Why do so many adults think 'young people' are stupid? Being looked down upon for age alone is one of the few things that truly bothers me. That isn't to say I am okay with many of the terrible things that happen in the world; I just don't let them get to me.

I think they are finally realizing that they are little more than an old fucks' home. With a little luck...and continued arrogance of its leadership...we could see the church self-destruct within a generation.

Sadly, as long as there remains large swatches of the population that are ignorant through lack of education in undeveloped countries, the Catholic church won't have a problem finding new marks to con.

I recently had a discussion with another creationist recently. Something I have noticed is that creationists and atheists both think the same thoughts: "Man the other side is stupid, they don't know anything."

The difference is is that we have empirical evidence and logic and rational reasoning. They have nothing but their own intense, willful delusions.

Faith is utter ignorance. It is not just ignorance, it is willful, eager ignorance masquerading as knowledge. Truly faith is the most sinister aspect of humanity masquerading as the most noble...which is exactly why it is the most sinister.

(October 26, 2012 at 4:00 pm)Creed of Heresy Wrote: I recently had a discussion with another creationist recently. Something I have noticed is that creationists and atheists both think the same thoughts: "Man the other side is stupid, they don't know anything."

The difference is is that we have empirical evidence and logic and rational reasoning. They have nothing but their own intense, willful delusions.

Faith is utter ignorance. It is not just ignorance, it is willful, eager ignorance masquerading as knowledge. Truly faith is the most sinister aspect of humanity masquerading as the most noble...which is exactly why it is the most sinister.

Isn't it the worst sort of human sickness that faith is considered any sort of virtue? The sort of blind faith that creationists subscribe to is completely toxic.

(October 26, 2012 at 3:55 pm)Faith No More Wrote: Sadly, as long as there remains large swatches of the population that are ignorant through lack of education in undeveloped countries, the Catholic church won't have a problem finding new marks to con.

They don't need followers. They need money. They aren't going to get much of that out of Africa.

Being the greedy leeches that they are, I'm sure the leaders of the church will find some sort of resource to milk from them.

(October 26, 2012 at 4:18 pm)Faith No More Wrote: Being the greedy leeches that they are, I'm sure the leaders of the church will find some sort of resource to milk from them.

Heh heh, speaking of Africa...

http://themediaproject.org/article/thoug...l?page=0,0

Minimalist Wrote:I think they are finally realizing that they are little more than an old fucks' home. With a little luck...and continued arrogance of its leadership...we could see the church self-destruct within a generation.

My thoughts as well. Self inflicted damage combined with greater education is [hopefully] going to doom the church, and within the timeframe you specified.

In the meanitime:

(October 26, 2012 at 4:38 pm)Creed of Heresy Wrote:

(October 26, 2012 at 4:18 pm)Faith No More Wrote: Being the greedy leeches that they are, I'm sure the leaders of the church will find some sort of resource to milk from them.

Heh heh, speaking of Africa...

http://themediaproject.org/article/thoug...l?page=0,0

Quote:"We are deeply ashamed," declared Pope Benedict XVI during his visit to the USA in 2008. "The Church will do everything possible to heal the wounds caused by pedophile priests and ensure that such acts do not recur," he added.

Oh, well actually, that joke is getting a bit old...