On Monday, March 3, 2014 4:47:07 PM UTC-6, F.O.A.D. wrote:
On 3/3/14, 3:41 PM, Mr. Luddite wrote:

On 3/3/2014 3:39 PM, Mr. Luddite wrote:

Pope Francis on hell and Adam and Eve:



"Through humility, soul searching, and prayerful contemplation we have

gained a new understanding of certain dogmas. The church no longer

believes in a literal hell where people suffer. This doctrine is

incompatible with the infinite love of God. God is not a judge but a

friend and a lover of humanity. God seeks not to condemn but only to

embrace. Like the fable of Adam and Eve, we see hell as a literary

device. Hell is merely a metaphor for the isolated soul, which like all

souls ultimately will be united in love with God."



He further added:



"All religions are true, because they are true in the hearts of all

those who believe in them. What other kind of truth is there? In the

past, the church has been harsh on those it deemed morally wrong or

sinful. Today, we no longer judge. Like a loving father, we never

condemn our children. Our church is big enough for heterosexuals and

homosexuals, for the pro-life and the pro-choice! For conservatives and

liberals, even communists are welcome and have joined us. We all love

and worship the same God."





Only problem with all the above is that it's not true. The Pope never

said any of that.







What difference does it make when one is discussing superstitions?




Like date-guessing 3 billion yr old rocks?