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Pope Leo gives us a suggestion for our Lenten sacrifice. What do you think?

Posted on 2/13/26 at 12:45 pm
Posted by GumboPot
Member since Mar 2009
139677 posts
Posted on 2/13/26 at 12:45 pm



quote:

“I would like to invite you to a very practical and frequently unappreciated form of abstinence: that of refraining from words that offend and hurt our neighbor. Let us begin by disarming our language, avoiding harsh words and rash judgement, refraining from slander and speaking ill of those who are not present and cannot defend themselves. Instead, let us strive to measure our words and cultivate kindness and respect in our families, among our friends, at work, on social media, in political debates, in the media and in Christian communities. In this way, words of hatred will give way to words of hope and peace.”
This post was edited on 2/13/26 at 12:48 pm
Posted by BurlesonCountyAg
Member since Jan 2014
4623 posts
Posted on 2/13/26 at 12:47 pm to
So brave
Posted by cajuntiger1010
Member since Jan 2015
14008 posts
Posted on 2/13/26 at 12:47 pm to
I think everyone should give up social media.
Posted by tyler925
Auburn
Member since Oct 2019
2451 posts
Posted on 2/13/26 at 12:48 pm to
Sounds like he’s asking everyone to honor the 9th commandment which wouldn’t be such a bad thing for the world to do.
Posted by GumboPot
Member since Mar 2009
139677 posts
Posted on 2/13/26 at 12:48 pm to
I swear, I was thinking the first reply was going to be frick you.
Posted by Evolved Simian
Bushwood Country Club
Member since Sep 2010
23198 posts
Posted on 2/13/26 at 12:49 pm to
He's right, but Catholics are basically cultists, so I'm not sure I should listen to him.
Posted by SallysHuman
Lady Palmetto Bug
Member since Jan 2025
17472 posts
Posted on 2/13/26 at 12:50 pm to
quote:

I think everyone should give up social media.


Be the change you wish to see.
Posted by GumboPot
Member since Mar 2009
139677 posts
Posted on 2/13/26 at 12:51 pm to
quote:

cultists


Of the Jesus cult.
Posted by pizzathehut
west monroe
Member since Jul 2016
1279 posts
Posted on 2/13/26 at 12:51 pm to
PASS.........
Posted by lurking
Member since Nov 2022
1515 posts
Posted on 2/13/26 at 12:52 pm to
quote:

but Catholics are basically cultists


Pipe down, Protestant heretic.
Posted by CajunInVirginia
Virginia not by choice...
Member since Sep 2021
250 posts
Posted on 2/13/26 at 12:54 pm to
Tell the (D)emocrats that el Padre.

I'm so glad I left the Catholic Church! We can think for ourselves.

This post was edited on 2/13/26 at 12:56 pm
Posted by Jimbeaux
Member since Sep 2003
21519 posts
Posted on 2/13/26 at 12:54 pm to
quote:

but Catholics are basically cultists


What’s a cultist in your opinion?

What’s a “basic” cultist versus an “extravagant” cultist?

Can you distinguish an operational difference between a religion and a cult?
Posted by Old Money
LSU
Member since Sep 2012
41570 posts
Posted on 2/13/26 at 12:57 pm to
Sounds like a good message
Posted by jrobic4
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2011
12713 posts
Posted on 2/13/26 at 1:01 pm to
quote:

Catholics are basically cultists


The one thing the Far Left and the Evangelical Right seem to agree on
Posted by GumboPot
Member since Mar 2009
139677 posts
Posted on 2/13/26 at 1:06 pm to
quote:

What’s a “basic” cultist versus an “extravagant” cultist?

Can you distinguish an operational difference between a religion and a cult?


He's using the word as a pejorative. Not the true definition of the word.
Posted by lake chuck fan
Vinton
Member since Aug 2011
22161 posts
Posted on 2/13/26 at 1:09 pm to
Meh.... I totally understand his idea and intent, but in today's good vs evil world, we must speak out against evil and sometimes that offends.....
Posted by BluegrassCardinal
Kentucky
Member since Nov 2022
1878 posts
Posted on 2/13/26 at 1:11 pm to
That’s a tough one. I’m Catholic, however turning the cheek and kowtowing to the demonic left is old.

At some point we have to defend the faith.
Posted by Bill Parker?
Member since Jan 2013
5294 posts
Posted on 2/13/26 at 1:11 pm to
I think that Pope Leo hasn't met my neighbor.
Posted by Powerman
Member since Jan 2004
171860 posts
Posted on 2/13/26 at 1:12 pm to
I think it's a good message.

But the general message of "don't be a piece of shite" will not be welcomed by the misanthropes here.
Posted by SludgeFactory
Middle of Nowhere
Member since Jun 2025
3025 posts
Posted on 2/13/26 at 1:12 pm to
Frick him and anyone who is offended by that.
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