Coss Posted April 25, 2010 Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 [color:brown]Set against, the concept of, everyone adopting the Catholic method of allowing only certain parts of knowledge to be distributed to the people, which of course is a good thing...[/color] :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Pope Benedict XVI said the internet and the ongoing process of media convergence carry a risk of conformity of thought and control. Benedict said that while the internet is egalitarian and creates the opportunity to be informed and stay connected, it also comes with risks. The pontiff noted that the digital divide adds to the gap already separating wealthy nations from poor ones. He also mentioned the "dangers of conformity, of control, of moral and intellectual relativism, which can already be recognized in the decline of critical spirit." The pope was addressing a meeting on digital technologies and new media promoted by the Italian Bishops' Conference. He urged the media to promote the dignity of peoples and put themselves at the service of the truth. Benedict has tried to bring the Vatican into the internet age and launched a YouTube channel last year. Officials say the 83-year-old pontiff also e-mails and surfs the web. Last year, the pope made clear that he was disappointed that Vatican officials hadn't done a simple internet search to discover the Holocaust-denying comments of an ultraconservative bishop before his excommunication was lifted. The case embarrassed the Vatican, and Benedict said on that occasion that the Holy See needed to make greater use of the internet. Link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unit731 Posted April 25, 2010 Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 I highly doubt that the Pope has ever been near a computer keyboard. But just a guess with no facts. To editorialize, it's time for this religion to let priests marry. They did in the olden times and some Popes have been married. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lazyphil Posted April 25, 2010 Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 stick to bible bashing you old git!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coss Posted April 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 And if priests were to marry each other, would that be gay? OH ruling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unit731 Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 And if priests were to marry each other, would that be gay? OH ruling? Oh, for God's sake ! I meant women. But point well taken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifeline Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 Set against, the concept of, everyone adopting the Catholic method of allowing only certain parts of knowledge to be distributed to the people, which of course is a good thing... ::::::::::::::::::::::::: ::::::::::::::::::::::::: ::::::::::::::::::::::::: ::::::: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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