I think people kind of miss the point when they criticize Pope Francis for taking fantasy positions on complex issues of state. In a perfectly moral world we would let in every single immigrant and migrant, lay down our weapons, hug the enemy and overcome them with love, never fight another war. All souls are precious. We should take his words as they come. The same way I ignore politicians when they pontificate about religious faith, I ignore the Pope opining on foreign affairs and policy. I admire him greatly and appreciate that he wishes humanity could embrace its higher self. It’s his job to speak for the ideal. The ideal is a world without war. But he’s not a defense secretary or minister of defense
I think people kind of miss the point when they criticize Pope Francis for taking fantasy positions on complex issues of state. In a perfectly moral world we would let in every single immigrant and migrant, lay down our weapons, hug the enemy and overcome them with love, never fight another war. All souls are precious. We should take his words as they come. The same way I ignore politicians when they pontificate about religious faith, I ignore the Pope opining on foreign affairs and policy. I admire him greatly and appreciate that he wishes humanity could embrace its higher self. It’s his job to speak for the ideal. The ideal is a world without war. But he’s not a defense secretary or minister of defense