Pope Francis: There is a retreat from democracy

[mindlight]

The Pope is and has been laying the foundation for a One World Religion and it will be necessary for a One World Government to accomplish that. Peace and Safety will be the justification. It's really exciting to see prophecy unfold. Be steadfast in your walk of faith.

Yes bring on the triumph of the church and the One World Government of the King of Kings, or were you referring to the other guy?

 

[BasedLuther]

I really don't care what Frankie says about politics. And also, no, he isn't right.

 

[Fantine]

Pope Francis is a prophetic voice in our world, and this is why he has made enemies.
I have never heard of anyone talking about "one world government" except here. Is this a tenet of your religious beliefs?
Pope Francis is an astute interpreter of Jesus' Gospel message, and I believe he has his priorities straighter than anyone else on earth.

 

[FireDragon76]

There may be something out there explicit on this but it's more about his messages of unity with those who are not Christian, Islam, Buddism, Judaism, Hinduism etc. His reconciliation inter-faith movement, Involvement in the United Religions Initiative, World Religious Leaders Summit, World Council of Religious Leaders. It looks to be the groundwork for a OWR. His recent statement that an atheist could still go to Heaven without being a believer just because the atheist allowed his children to attend Church. A watered-down Gospel and demotes Christ. Many see these things as troubling.

There's nothing nefarious about that. It's just about living in peace with your fellow human beings.

 

[Ringo84]

He's right, but what's not great about the discussion is that neoliberal democracy has serious problems. I have always said that one of the reasons people are turning to authoritarian leaders is that they feel left behind and forgotten. When you feel left behind, that leaves to resentment that leaves you vulnerable to people who tickle your ears with the idea that immigrants/liberals/the """woke""" is the cause of your problems.

What we don't need is a return to status quo; status quo is what got us here. We need a government that actively provides for its citizens needs.
Ringo

 

[FireDragon76]

He's right, but what's not great about the discussion is that neoliberal democracy has serious problems. I have always said that one of the reasons people are turning to authoritarian leaders is that they feel left behind and forgotten. When you feel left behind, that leaves to resentment that leaves you vulnerable to people who tickle your ears with the idea that immigrants/liberals/the """woke""" is the cause of your problems.

What we don't need is a return to status quo; status quo is what got us here. We need a government that actively provides for its citizens needs.
Ringo

A large percentage of the US population are in the "precariat" - precariously working or middle class, with declining living standards. However, the manufactured consensus dictates that politicians and journalists do not seriously discuss the material circumstances of peoples lives, instead focusing on culture war and cultural symbols as distractions.