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Pope Francis. Do you agree with his statements on atheism and belief?

In a Sermon he gave, he stated it's better to be an atheist than a hypocritical Christian. He said hypocritical Catholics and Christian live double lives, claiming to follow Jesus but exploiting people, money laundering, and engaging in injustice.

He was hinting that he believes at least atheists have more integrity and that Christians who are hypocritical should stop saying they follow Christ.

Link:

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/feb/23/pope...

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  • Cato
    Lv 7
    4 years ago

    He's a Marxist Jew. I don't agree with him. That's his opinion, not a fact. They are hypocrites in every group.

  • Mayflower
    Lv 7
    4 years ago

    You are in error. It is NOT his opinion. He is quoting someone's else.

  • Joseph hola
    Lv 7
    4 years ago

    Yes.

  • RUKiddingtoo
    Lv 7
    4 years ago

    Basically, yes, I do agree with that.

  • iCanHelpSome
    Lv 5
    4 years ago

    I'd say it's in line with scripture too. Rev 3:15-17 talks about how god prefers you to be either hot or cold, not lukewarm, as he'll spew you from his mouth. I'd imagine the lukewarm would be those occasional christians or hypocrites.

  • Anonymous
    4 years ago

    I would read the full speech. British news about Catholic matters is pretty poor quality.

    I wouldn't trust their opinion about what he was hinting. If they're right it's luck.

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