Rendering Unto Caesar: Throwing a Prelate under the Bus?‏‏

[sophia_sadek]

Liberals who have been oohing and aahing over the new vicar of Caesar Jesus, the Ignatian Pontifex Maximus named after the monk of Assisi, now have reason to check their emotional optimism at the cathedral vestibule. Frank encouraged a Maltese prelate to speak out on his own opposition to adoptions by same-sex couples. Is this based on a

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[usekh]

Eh I doubt many of us are claiming he is perfect. He also opposes the ordination of women. He is however a giant step up from the previous few occupants.

[luzribeiro]

Oh no it should be an either-or dichotomy. Otherwise it's not as exciting.

[sophia_sadek]

Do you mean like either he is an Ignatian or he is fan of Francis but he cannot possibly be both?

[telemann]

Well--- Francis is definitely more Baratheon with a smidge of Greyjoy. *nod*

[sophia_sadek]

That sounds like an allusion to that TV series that features zombies, dragons, and Byzantine intrigue.

[luzribeiro]

There's even a Caesar there! Sortof.

[sophia_sadek]

I do not recognize your Spartacus look-alike. Is that one of the zombies?

[luzribeiro]

He may yet become one eventually, but in many, many seasons. If he does, that part hasn't been written yet. Last we heard (read) of him,
[spoiler alert]
he was in the hands of the Bastard of the Dreadfort.

[sophia_sadek]

(Your spoiler alert does not seem to work.) I see that he is a character from beyond the pale.

[htpcl]

He seems like a Tyrell more than anything else if you ask me. ;-)

[sophia_sadek]

It is difficult for the occupant of a Roman palace to be anywhere near perfect. The office of Pontifex Maximus is the moral equivalent to the commander in chief of the world's deadliest military machine. Those who strive for self improvement tend to eschew such responsibilities.

[usekh]

I am not a priest, but from my understanding entering the church is not supposed to be about self-improvement.

[sophia_sadek]

Good point. It is one of the significant differences between the Church and the original apostolic mission.