Pope John Paul II dies

TerranRich · Sat 02/04/2005 22:56:40

I can just see BOYD go ahead and post something like "Well, boo-hoo! The pope died! Gee, do we have to make a thread everytime some famous person dies? If the guy who sells me women's underwear died, would I post a thread about it?"

So yeah, it's kinda weird hearing about the pope dying. This will be the first time in most (if not all) of our lifetimes that we'll have another pope than what we were brought up with (for the Christian folk). I've long since abandoned religion, so it doesn't affect me that much, but I just want to hear what all of you think about this. It's a big thing.

HillBilly · Sat 02/04/2005 23:01:42

I'm sure it's a good thing, since he didn't seem to enjoy himself that much. $:-\$

But, I still feel sorry for the people who followed him, since they must be pretty broken by now.

Mr Flibble · Sat 02/04/2005 23:20:50

I too abandoned religion many moons ago but I do go to a Catholic School. Which means that I won't have to do much work on Monday.

I'm sure those who follow him are upset, but I think they should be glad that he is at least not in pain anymore. And, from what I'm lead to believe, in Heaven.

magintz · Sat 02/04/2005 23:29:41

I think it was all for the best, he was in a lot of pain and his health has been declining, at least the pain is gone and that a new, younger pope can be brought about.

The only thing that i'm thinking about, what do we do when someone says "is the pope polish"?

Nacho · Sat 02/04/2005 23:30:14

I feel very weird... I did not believe in God, but lately I am realising that the fact that if God exists or not is something that really doesn't care, because the Faith moves so much things that the figure of God is almost despicable.

In my old "atheist" spirit, I was looking forward to see the death of this Pope because I've never seen a "CÃ³nclave" in 26 years... He was 84 y.o. I was not very disposed to feel sorrow about him.

But I am suprised because I actually feel sorrow. He was an old man everyone has seen many times... It's impossible (for me) not to feel sad about that person, no matter who he was. I have seen him probably more time (in TV) than some of my relatives (in "live")!

I feel weird. Sad... very sad, if you ask...

Mr Flibble · Sat 02/04/2005 23:31:58

Quote from: magintz on Sat 02/04/2005 23:29:41
what do we do when someone says "is the pope polish"?

Um, "Yes".....right?

magintz · Sat 02/04/2005 23:43:41

No-one likes a smart-ass

TerranRich · Sat 02/04/2005 23:51:51

I do!

Nightfable · Sat 02/04/2005 23:59:47

I don't know... it just feels weird coming back from the grocery store, sitting down on the couch to relax and then being surprised by a live newscast about the Pope's death. It gives me a strange "September eleven" vibe... seeing all these people gathering and praying... I don't know, it's just weird.

Kweepa · Sun 03/04/2005 01:24:41

I didn't see that one coming.

Quote from: magintz
The only thing that i'm thinking about, what do we do when someone says "is the pope polish"?

I'm hoping they elect a bear as the new pope. That would really confuse things.

Domino · Sun 03/04/2005 02:12:40

I'm not really that religious, but i do believe in God. I was saddened to hear the news today.

But i was more upset that one of my favorite comedians Mitch Hedberg passed away the other day. He was really funny and i loved watching his stand up on Comedy Central.

R.I.P. Pope

Peter Thomas · Sun 03/04/2005 02:25:19

I'm drifting between sad and indifferent.

It's never nice when someone dies. Never never never (let's pretend there are no exceptions). It's horrible that he had to have it all so publicly displayed as well. Sure, he's the pope - it's important we know if he's alive or not, but give the guy some privacy. I think it really damaged part of his public persona to have this "holy holy holy" man not being able to feed himself, and having it re-broadcast on every channel worldwide every 10 minutes.

But, at the same time, he condemned a lot of things that are quite personal to me (Do I need to remind you of his thoughts on homosexuality/gay marriage?) which offended me. He's allowed an opinion, of course he is, but he's supposed to be preaching peace. Those sort of speeches are the exact things that incite extremists to go gay-bashing and whatnot. If he was going to be so vocal about this sort of thing (which you expect he would be - after all, he IS the pope), then I'd expect at least an even trade-off by hearing a long-winded speech about tolerance despite disagreement.

So yeah, RIP, pope. I sure hope you're wrong

Bt unlooged · Sun 03/04/2005 02:46:53

Well, he's takin' the big Pope Mobile in the sky. Good luck, buddy! Enjoy the hereafter!

Bt

milkanannan · Sun 03/04/2005 03:54:40

The Catholic church definitely has some very traditional views, but it is getting better and better with time. I would be willing to bet that during the service of the next pope (whoever that might be), the Catholic church will simply HAVE TO accept practices such as gay marriage. People 30 years and younger overwhelmingly support it and this theory of acceptance is only growing. Besides, it wouldn't be the first time the Catholic church has taken a stance against what the bible says (i.e. divorce, women priests, etc.)

Tiki · Sun 03/04/2005 05:03:33

Eh, I'm Christian, but not Catholic. So, I don't really care about the pope dying. Still, I'm not spitting on his grave either.

Indifferent is the word I'm looking for. Was looking for. Whatever.

Evil · Sun 03/04/2005 07:12:42

Quote from: Dark of Night on Sun 03/04/2005 02:12:40But i was more upset that one of my favorite comedians Mitch Hedberg passed away the other day.Ã,Â He was really funny and i loved watching his stand up on Comedy Central.

OMG! Mitch Hedburg died! That's so sad! I may just have to make a baked potatoe in his memory. RIP Mitch.

Wait, what about the Pope?

Oliver · Sun 03/04/2005 09:04:33

I wonder who'll be the next pope. Because I read that the Pope died yesterday at 22.37 Estonian time.

Paper Carnival · Sun 03/04/2005 09:17:34

Quote from: Oliver on Sun 03/04/2005 09:04:33
I wonder who'll be the next pope. Because I read that the Pope died yesterday at 22.37 Estonian time.

I knew someone who said the next pope is going to be the Antichrist

But anyways, I'm not a catholic but he was a great man

aussie · Sun 03/04/2005 10:00:08

Controversial as he was in some issues, he must have done something right - there were 70,000 mourners yesterday at St. Peter's square (and he leaves about 1bn followers worldwide).

To me, JPII was "part of the furniture". I've known no other pope so it feels kind of weird now.

Anyway, he's gone now, let him rest in peace.

...but I'm curious as to who the next pope will be.

Blade · Sun 03/04/2005 12:22:02

Guys. I'm an atheist. But I have respect for the Pope. Part of it because he was a Pole. And I'm a Pole too. In my country national mourning was summoned by the prime minister. There are flags on the streets. People put flowers in front of the pope's monuments. I really feel that someone important had passed away. And somehow I do not feel good hearing that John Paul II was "part of furniture". He was just a man, he commited mistakes and he did some good. To me he was an influencial man.

Pope John Paul II dies

Bt unlooged