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SpartyGator 
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| re: Pope Benedict set to Resign (also: Dear Forrest) (Posted on 2/11/13 at 6:52 am to blueboy)
Wow, that is crazy. I remember when JPII died, the process of replacing him was quite interesting.
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BrotherEsau
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| re: Pope Benedict set to Resign (also: Dear Forrest) (Posted on 2/11/13 at 6:53 am to rumproast)
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the Vatican has a LOT of nice shite.....made of gold etc.....not exactly living like a pauper. Alot of starving people could be fed from the wealth the Catholic Church has amassed....yet they spend ALOT of money on their buildings. Never really understood that.....
Just part of the Catholic hypocrisy brother
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Pilot Tiger 
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| re: Pope Benedict set to Resign (also: Dear Forrest) (Posted on 2/11/13 at 6:57 am to BeeFense5)
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He's very sick.
so that is the reason for his resignation?
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Doc Fenton
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| re: Pope Benedict set to Resign (also: Dear Forrest) (Posted on 2/11/13 at 6:57 am to SpartyGator)
Was it? It seems like just the usual rumor and speculation that goes along with any leadership replacement process (see Coaching Changes board) until the final vote actually occurs.
Say, that gives me an idea.
Can we ask Chicken for a Papal Changes board?
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GeorgeTheGreek 
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| re: Pope Benedict set to Resign (also: Dear Forrest) (Posted on 2/11/13 at 6:58 am to Doc Fenton)
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If one were a believer in the prophecies of St. Malachy ( LINK), then we're about the see the entrance of the mysterious "Peter the Roman."
This
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Doc Fenton
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| re: Pope Benedict set to Resign (also: Dear Forrest) (Posted on 2/11/13 at 6:58 am to Pilot Tiger)
I wrote his statement near the top of page 2 of the thread. I'm not sure "sick" is the word I would use, but he appears to be noticing the coming onset of senility.
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BeeFense5 
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| re: Pope Benedict set to Resign (also: Dear Forrest) (Posted on 2/11/13 at 7:00 am to Doc Fenton)
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I wrote his statement near the top of page 2 of the thread. I'm not sure "sick" is the word I would use, but he appears to be noticing the coming onset of senility.
Their is little doubt in church leadership circles that he is either early dementia or Alzheimer's stricken.
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I Love Bama 
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| re: Pope Benedict set to Resign (also: Dear Forrest) (Posted on 2/11/13 at 7:00 am to GeorgeTheGreek)
Cliff notes on Peter the roman?
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Pilot Tiger
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| re: Pope Benedict set to Resign (also: Dear Forrest) (Posted on 2/11/13 at 7:01 am to Doc Fenton)
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he appears to be noticing the coming onset of senility.
ah gotcha
I haven't read anything about it yet
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Doc Fenton
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| re: Pope Benedict set to Resign (also: Dear Forrest) (Posted on 2/11/13 at 7:02 am to I Love Bama)
I've got the Wikipedia link to the papal prophecies of St. Malachy on the first page.
From another link:
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In persecusione extrema sacrae raomanae ecclesiae sedebit Petrus romanus, qui pascet oves in multis tribulationibus; quibus transactis, civitas septi-collis diruetor; et judex tremendous judicabit populum suum.
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In the final persecution of the Holy Roman Church there will reign Petrus Romanus (Peter the Roman), who will feed his flock amid many tribulations; after which the seven-hilled city will be destroyed and the formidable (also translated, “dreaded” or “dreadful”) Judge will judge the people.
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GeorgeTheGreek
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| re: Pope Benedict set to Resign (also: Dear Forrest) (Posted on 2/11/13 at 7:04 am to I Love Bama)
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In the final persecution of the Holy Roman Church there will reign Peter the Roman, who will feed his flock among many tribulations; after which the seven-hilled city (Rome, the seat of the Vatican) will be destroyed and the dreadful Judge will judge the people.
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Hoodoo Man 
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| re: Pope Benedict set to Resign (also: Dear Forrest) (Posted on 2/11/13 at 7:05 am to BeeFense5)
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Their is little doubt in church leadership circles that he is either early dementia or Alzheimer's stricken.
They should probably choose someone younger next time.
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HarryBalzack
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| re: Pope Benedict set to Resign (also: Dear Forrest) (Posted on 2/11/13 at 7:06 am to Doc Fenton)
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I'm guessing he's been diagnosed with Alzheimer's or some similar illness.
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BeeFense5
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| re: Pope Benedict set to Resign (also: Dear Forrest) (Posted on 2/11/13 at 7:06 am to GeorgeTheGreek)
The prophecy has been much debated and has been "changed" over time. What has stayed consistent is the "destruction of Rome".
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I Love Bama
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| re: Pope Benedict set to Resign (also: Dear Forrest) (Posted on 2/11/13 at 7:10 am to BeeFense5)
Interesting prophecy. Guess I need to get to Rome before SHTF
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BeeFense5
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| re: Pope Benedict set to Resign (also: Dear Forrest) (Posted on 2/11/13 at 7:11 am to I Love Bama)
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Interesting prophecy. Guess I need to get to Rome before SHTF
I know you are probably joking around but a trip to Rome and Vatican City is an amazing experience if you are into that kind of stuff.
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jmarto1
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| re: Pope Benedict set to Resign (also: Dear Forrest) (Posted on 2/11/13 at 7:13 am to blueboy)
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Has this ever happened before?
In 1425.
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I Love Bama
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| re: Pope Benedict set to Resign (also: Dear Forrest) (Posted on 2/11/13 at 7:13 am to BeeFense5)
I was kinda joking but I really do want to visit Rome.
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TigerMyth36
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| re: Pope Benedict set to Resign (also: Dear Forrest) (Posted on 2/11/13 at 7:13 am to Doc Fenton)
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I'm guessing he's been diagnosed with Alzheimer's or some similar illness.
I bet it is something like this. Heck the last pope had to be propped up because of infirmities. It must be something they can't prop up so I would agree it might be Alzheimer's.
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Doc Fenton
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| re: Pope Benedict set to Resign (also: Dear Forrest) (Posted on 2/11/13 at 7:14 am to I Love Bama)
All roads lead there, but it wasn't built in a day.
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