[quote='AtlasS' pid='400199' dateline='1360682597']
If I was Catholic, I would see only one option which might do good to the church.
Picking up an African pope ; a blast like this would sure increase the sympathy of africans with the church. Another European pope is just an unwise decision, especially during this critical time. It would also get the church back on the headlines, and remove any doubt of racism in its system.
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An african pope at this time is unlikely
First - the belief in Africa is not pure christianity - but in some places includes things from voodooism and other older religions of the area.
Second - Africa does not support itself for the faith.
The fact is - the church desperately needs a resurgence of the church in the rich Western nations that are the basis for its finances - especially the USA where most of the money comes from. However - that is unlikely. Today - non-believers make up the second largest group of Americans - behind only Catholics - and it is growing fast - just as it has done in many former UK countries.
If I was Catholic, I would see only one option which might do good to the church.
Picking up an African pope ; a blast like this would sure increase the sympathy of africans with the church. Another European pope is just an unwise decision, especially during this critical time. It would also get the church back on the headlines, and remove any doubt of racism in its system.
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An african pope at this time is unlikely
First - the belief in Africa is not pure christianity - but in some places includes things from voodooism and other older religions of the area.
Second - Africa does not support itself for the faith.
The fact is - the church desperately needs a resurgence of the church in the rich Western nations that are the basis for its finances - especially the USA where most of the money comes from. However - that is unlikely. Today - non-believers make up the second largest group of Americans - behind only Catholics - and it is growing fast - just as it has done in many former UK countries.
