What do you think of the POPE's POLITICAL ADVICE to vote for 'lesser evil'?

Question

Here's the story, from the Associated Press... Pope slams both Harris and Trump as ‘against life’ and urges Catholics to vote for ‘lesser evil’ What do you think?

MisterWack · Accepted Answer

To be perfectly honest,

He is right.

Not in the way you think though…

So, you have a Convicted Felon who is guilty of lying to the banks via falsifying business records so, he could cheat with his attorneys listing the reimbursement as a ‘legal expense’ meant to be submitted to Trump Organization then sent out wire transfer to Stormy Daniels. We know this because Michael Cohen went to prison for his involvement after being found guilty then Donald J. Trump himself was later found GUILTY on ALL 34 Felony Counts of Falsifying Business Records. He was found civilly liable for raping E Jean Carroll, had to pay back $25 million to Trump University Scam Victims, Stole 300+ Classified Documents from his time in the Oval Office, tried to overturn the election with a failed coup attempt, etc. Continued controversial autonomous drone attacks overseas, countless deaths during a global health crisis, removed 200+ environmental restrictions from Obama Era, Maternal Deaths Increased In Red States after rejection of Roe V. Wade also women couldn’t get miscarriages removed from their body due to doctors afraid of going to prison, Saudi backed Golf Tournament Deal from his time in office, Charged World Leaders at the Trump Tower $100k a night, Charged Secret Service Members, etc.

Now Kamala Harris, there is a controversial history of her being a tough on crime Prosecutor being ruthless…..

So yeah vote for the lesser of two evils. Have fun! 👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

razelove · Accepted Answer

I think there's a reason for the separation of church and state. Theocracies seem pretty dismal, like I don't want to vacation or live anywhere ruled by Sharia law. The Vatican also doesn't seem appealing after you go on a tour of it for like 2 days.

On the other hand the church will weigh in globally on a lot of elections as publicly the land they own around the world would clump together to be around the size of Texas. I think of the Catholic church as a business with weird employee policies and it makes more sense than thinking of it as a religion.

purplepoppy · Accepted Answer

Well which does he consider the lesser evil? Does American politics really boil down to having abortions or mass exportation?

My view of the Right wing is they just seem to be opposed to the existence of any group whose different to them. The left just seem to be selling themselves as not being Trump.

Perhaps the Pope should be asking why politics is more about whipping up hatred than finding solutions. If you want to prevent abortion then make contraception cheaper/free and promote sex education. Good idea not to rape either and best lay off the incest.

If you want to kerb migration improve trade links with these countries and put diplomatic pressure on their governments to sort their shit out. Educate and train your people so they don't have to worry about being outcompeted by a Mexican who barely speaks English and has no checkable work record.,

CrazyGirl2 · Accepted Answer

I think foreign leaders should stay out of American politics! (yes, Vatican city is a sovereign nation with embassies all over the world, and representation in the UN) We have separation of church and state for a reason, so I don't care what he says. However, that being said he’s not exactly wrong on that at this point, with RFKJ out!

OlderAndWiser · Answer

What he said is meaningless and he should have just kept his mouth shut.

GoodGuyBreakingBad · Answer

Catholics always end knocked up, maybe the POPE is talking out of his ass?

Anonymous · Answer

These false religions continue to meddle in politics, as they have done for years.

In the Bible, they are depicted as a prostitute. She exerts influence “over the kings of the earth.” She dresses in purple, uses incense, and is exceedingly wealthy.

She straddles the back of a wild beast, attempting to influence its decisions and to control its direction.

The beast that the prostitute rides pictures the world’s political powers.

Soon though, an amazing event will take place. “And the ten horns that you saw and the wild beast, these will hate the prostitute and will make her devastated and naked, and they will eat up her flesh and completely burn her with fire.”(Revelation 17:16)

In a sudden, shocking move, the world’s political powers will turn on false religion and completely destroy her!

What will prompt this action? The Bible book of Revelation answers: “God put it into their hearts to carry out his thought.” (Revelation 17:17)

God will call false religion to account for all the despicable acts she has committed in his name.

BCRanger10 · Answer

Wow. I never thought I'd hear him use such pointed, direct, and harsh language on abortion. And against a US Democrat, no less (Pope Francis is very much a man of the left). But credit where it's due!

Abortion is intrinsically evil. It is the direct and intentional killing of an unborn child in the place where he or she ought to be most protected and nurtured. Immigration is a different matter entirely. The Fourth Commandment commands us to honor our fathers and mothers and by extension, lawful authority. As such, the Catholic Church also teaches that nations have the right and responsibility to make and enforce laws. And like it or not, that applies to Immigrants as well. If a nation's law says "you have to do x, y, and z if you want to be here", then they have to do it.

So to a well-formed Catholic conscience, the "lesser of two evils" shouldn't be that hard to determine.

monorprise · Answer

Not sure how breaking commandment #5 killing the innocent is a lesser evil than the arguably unrelated passages in the bible about the equal and charitable treatment of foreigners.
Passages which compare foreigners to the fatherless and widows in the context of providing charity. (remember in this periods your family was everything)

This immigration interpretation is even more confusion in the few passages which reference the fact that Jews were foreigners in Egypt as they did in fact leave, reinforcing the fact that they were not immigrants.

Anonymous · Answer

He's not wrong, both are evil. If someone put a gun to my head and forced me to vote for one of them, it would be Trump, because Harris is an absolute moron with a proven track record and would be a horrible POTUS. She was only chosen as Biden's running mate because she's a woman and she's black.

Absent that gun, I will be voting independent in November because I couldn't look in the mirror if I voted for either of the two.

loveslongnails · Answer

Hmmm... advice about "regarding life" from the guy who's head of one of the largest single groups of people to abuse children particularly young boys? Dude, you'd be better off remaining silent, even though I agree that Kamala's a far, far lesser evil than the vile orange thing.

FreyaRed · Answer

There is no lesser evil just a misanthropic tribe that controls both of them. Pope knows that, because inquisition in Spain happened because church recognized subversion of some specific minority and rooted out the "devil".

Maybe_Maybe_not · Answer

What @msc545 said. It's a clever calling as it is a question for the flock to examine, instead of a decision for the flock being made.

msc545 · Answer

Good advice and very diplomatic. I note he didn't mention names, so YOU decide.

Guacamole409 · Answer

The next time I see the pope, I’ll ask him why he has 40 foot walls protecting the Vatican. That sounds evil to me.

NamerOfStars · Answer

He's not wrong. I think there's quite a bit more to it than abortion and immigration, though.

dragoblack · Answer

It's still voting for evil. Research your politicians and throw the idea of parties out the window. The history of the politician's actions, speak louder than their words and promises.

FunkyMonkee · Answer

That's an INCREDIBLY STUPID fucking idea but, at least, in this case, that means Trump will get the votes!

katiesmuff · Answer

Anybody short of an idiot or brain dead MAGA follower knows exactly who he was referring too.

paledreams · Answer

I'd rather the Pope's were always neutral or silent on political matters and stick to their religious day job matters instead. , 😜

bolverk · Answer

Until the Vatican takes in any "Illegal Immigrants", the Pope should keep his nose out of politics.

Anonymous · Answer

Trump isn't evil. he's just an asshole who gets shit done Kamala is legit evil and uses fake kindness to manipulate her idiot supporters

DextroShade · Answer

Fuck that guy, he also said that we have a duty to take in migrants while he runs the only country that has walls on every foot of its borders.

Staximus · Answer

I think the pope should worry about all his pederast priests first and repeal the celibacy decree to save his failing church.

OtterMan68 · Answer

His opinion doesn't matter. Who does he think he is, Franklin Graham! Now HIS opinion matters! Just ask MAGA

Pohjolan · Answer

He didn't specify which he considers a lesser evil so this is worthless. He might as well just have told people to vote well.

Friendlybro79 · Answer

Conservatives... The Pope is explaining to you that Trump is pro choice.

LiamJHayden · Answer

What sane religious leader would suggest voting for an evil at all?

Dongie · Answer

Trump is pro life as its been designated. I say against the slaughter of children.

beefcakebradybatson · Answer

Well , Georgy Porgy abhors abortion, but likely views Harris as less unpalatable (if such a word exists) than Trump.

bobby_bush_eater · Answer

He's a bad pope. Catholicism needs another Pope John Paul II desperately.

LazerMan · Answer

I think he is not wise vote for good not evil

Anonymous · Answer

I normally disagree with everything this white-costumed creep says, but, on voting for the "lesser evil", I have to agree

Agape93 · Answer

What lesser evil you old priest.

exitseven · Answer

The Pope should mind his own business.

art84 · Answer

The pope is dumb.

RingOfFire · Answer

I think you should stay out of US politics.

robocop666 · Answer

what would he know?

jack1924 · Answer

Hilarious

Anonymous · Answer

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Catholics always end knocked up, maybe the POPE is talking out of his ass?