a question about pope benedict and the vatican?
My question SHOULD be simple, yet I doubt that the answer will be. In the 21st century, it is a well-known fact that humans are draining this planets natural resources, at an incredible rate. It is also a well-known fact that our race is reaching to the stars, possibly to find another home-world, once this planet is drained of energy. What I dont understand is why the Roman Catholics continue to seek answers, in the planets deep past. To me, it seems ridiculous to preach "Be fruitful, and multiply", in a world where so many people are un-employed, and where several nations, in the HERE AND NOW, must impose population restrictions, due to lack of resources. When the Catholics tell me "In the words of John the Baptist...", I so want to say "Hey, that dude (John) lived thousands of years ago, in a time when Earth had plenty of open space. What would he say if he were alive, in the 21st century? When resources are at critically LOW levels.
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Firstly resources to support the population are NOT to low. We could have plenty to feed the planets growing population, however the Governments in the USA and in Europe choose not to support the needy of the world and instead pay farmers not to plant crops! If they didn't do this then there would be plenty to feed the planet. Tell me how it makes more sense to pay someone not to plant the food, rather than letting them plant paying for it and then supporting the needy with the surplus food.
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Their dogma dictates that they are not to use birth control, hence it takes away God's will in the procreation arena, so this idea will never do. I often wonder why this doesnt extend to medical treatment though...
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The Catholic world view is very simple. God created the world and everything in it. God blessed mankind and told them to be fruitful and to multiply and to subdue the earth. God knows what he is doing, and he is perfectly capable of returning to earth when his divine plan is complete, and his family has reached the proper size. In the mean time, our faith tells us that God will continue to provide for all our needs, so we have nothing at all to worry about. You, by comparison, along with all the others who share your piont of view, suffer from an alarming lack of faith in God, and from a world view that is based on nothing more than selfishness and fear.
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If we got rid of pedophiles, rapists and terrorists, there would be plenty more space and resources again. Many populations have gone down, and some figures have not been taking genocides into account. The Gospel, not a new home, is the answer. Sin moved to Mars will spread ruin with its own itinerary. (Medical treatment is to help those already concieved. There is no need to prevent conception.)
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Remeber the pope is evil
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