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Pope Francis in critical condition after health deteriorates, Vatican says

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People dont ususally do things in which no one benefits - or feel they benefit.
Well? The benefit of that prophecy was saving souls? I don’t know. St. Malachi died in the 12th century, and his so called prophecy was discovered in the 16th century. The so called prophecy is most likely a fraud.
 
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Deuteronomy 18:20-22 strongly suggests that prophecy is that which will take place in the lifetime of the listener and prophet ... else, how could you put a prophet to death for speaking falsely. He's already dead.

Such punishments are unenforceable on "prophecies" that are fulfilled or unfulfilled centuries after the utterance.

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20 But a prophet who presumes to speak in my name anything I have not commanded, or a prophet who speaks in the name of other gods, is to be put to death.”​
21 You may say to yourselves, “How can we know when a message has not been spoken by the Lord?” 22 If what a prophet proclaims in the name of the Lord does not take place or come true, that is a message the Lord has not spoken. That prophet has spoken presumptuously, so do not be alarmed.​

And, a prophet could always add, "well, not yet", to escape his punishment.
 
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Deuteronomy 18:20-22 strongly suggests that prophecy is that which will take place in the lifetime of the listener and prophet ... else, how could you put a prophet to death for speaking falsely. He's already dead
Worked for Formosus.
 
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Deuteronomy 18:20-22 strongly suggests that prophecy is that which will take place in the lifetime of the listener and prophet ... else, how could you put a prophet to death for speaking falsely. He's already dead.

Such punishments are unenforceable on "prophecies" that are fulfilled or unfulfilled centuries after the utterance.

Since CF couldn't parse the above reference:
20 But a prophet who presumes to speak in my name anything I have not commanded, or a prophet who speaks in the name of other gods, is to be put to death.”​
21 You may say to yourselves, “How can we know when a message has not been spoken by the Lord?” 22 If what a prophet proclaims in the name of the Lord does not take place or come true, that is a message the Lord has not spoken. That prophet has spoken presumptuously, so do not be alarmed.​

And, a prophet could always add, "well, not yet", to escape his punishment.
Even those who are faithful think it's a fraud and not actually what the saint said.

I know you are an atheist, and don't believe in any of it.

**shrug**
 
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I woke up this morning to the news of Pope Francis’ passing. I’m not sure how deeply this impacts everyone in the Catholic community, but I want to extend my sincere condolences to our Catholic friends during this time of loss.
 
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Will you be quiet about this "prophecy" when the next one is no Peter?
I only said he would die soon...Malachi wrote the papal prophesies, take it up with him, except he is dead too
 
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I only said he would die soon...Malachi wrote the papal prophesies, take it up with him, except he is dead too
You brought it up in this thread. I'm asking you if you will drop it.
 
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You brought it up in this thread. I'm asking you if you will drop it.
I don't need to drop anything...I just brought it up for discussion. If you are not interested then YOU drop it
 
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Will you be quiet about this "prophecy" when the next one is no Peter?
He does not need to take the papal name of Peter...he could already have that name AND have ties to Rome in some way.... C. Peter Parolin for example...or C. Peter Erdo.
 
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He does not need to take the papal name of Peter...he could already have that name AND have ties to Rome in some way.... C. Peter Parolin for example...or C. Peter Erdo.
The ever mobile goal posts of prophecy.
 
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And when he dies soon, will we be seeing "Petros Romanus"?? Peter II
The Church does not recognize the St. Malachy so called prophecy.

 
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I only said he would die soon...Malachi wrote the papal prophesies, take it up with him, except he is dead too
It’s not recognized by the Church. It’s probably a forgery. As far as the pope dying, it did not take much to see that was coming with an 88 year old man that just struggled with double pneumonia.
 
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