Motha' Theresa

[Regina]

I already had no respect for the Catholic church. They can stop trying to lower my opinion of them because there's no room.

I have a conspiracy theory I'd like to share.

At first, I gained a little respect for the fact that they elected Francis as Pope. He seemed like a genuine guy who wanted to improve the image of the church. And, while I still think that's true, I think the cardinals elected him solely for that purpose. Francis has been saying all sorts of liberal shit (for a Catholic that is) but what has the Church really done to reflect his words? The Church has no intention of changing, they just realized how shitty of a public image they have, so in order to remain relevant they conspired to elect a guy who says everything the younger generation wants to hear. Everyone will now think of Catholicism has more tolerant than it actually is, attracting a younger generation who is the least religious ever.

I hear this, I've even seen it suggested quite a few times before

The churches are half-empty and especially lacking in millennials, given most who do still attend are elderly. That's scaring Christian religious leaders everywhere, and they're resorting to desperate measures to win back support. Even in a lot of the more "staunchly" Catholic-majority countries, the same thing.

Theresa can be made a saint all they like... the cat's out the bag and anyone who still respects her is an idiot.