I'M CALLING BULLSHIT

AmericaBlog has a new post up today called: Pope now says Vatican doesn't "impose nothing on anyone". What a load of crap.

I think it is important to remember that Christianity was a tiny belief before Constantine based his military campaigns as Caesar against the "barbarians" (people who didn't speak Latin) of Europe. This guy - who many considered a tyrant, reviewed all of the religions and propped up Catholicism as the source of his power and success in war. See he really wanted to slaughter his enemies. The Gods of previous Caesar's and Pharaohs had proved inept, eventually allowing defeat in battle. He needed a new one that would give him the power of invincibility. Several mono-theist beliefs became modern day Catholicism. Earlier celebrations of the seasons were re-interpreted by Popes and Caesars to keep the masses happy. Saturnalia became Christmas Lupercalia became Valentines day and Floralia became Easter. The transformation gave us Memorial and Veterans day.

War kills people in case anyone is confused by that. Killing people is wrong and I don't need a stone tablet to fall out of the sky to explain that to me. It's obvious.

Similarly, the ancient books were chosen based on their political positions for inclusion in both the Old and New Testament. That was a tall order as the killing went on through out Constantine's world.

The entire structure of hell and evil are not included for spiritual enlightenment but rather to frighten and enslave the masses in support of those in power. The original word of Jesus and his intent were certainly not followed in the building of huge Cathedrals around the world. This article speaks of the family created in the commerce of life, yet ignores the massive trading, money changers, and mindless indentures required to build the glorification of the Vatican and the power it wielded.

"The household consisted of the paterfamilias, his wife and children, slaves and their children, and often free persons with their families. It was not uncommon for adult children with families to live in the household. "

"What truly made the Greco-Roman household a community was its focus on the common mission of the family business."

I'm surprised frankly that the threat of eternal damnation continues to work. It is as if our philosophical evolution, our scientific revelations, nor the history of hell on Earth caused by war never happened.

I'm not saying Jesus did not exist. I'm not saying there isn't good that can come of his influence. I'm not saying there is no reason to study or admire or participate in loving each other however that may happen. I don't mean to offend people of faith. I understand that when you "believe", evidence and logic means nothing to you. But just as you receive the respect of atheists, respect those who see cause and effect and reject your faith. War is wrong and killing people is immoral. Loving people is good and healthy.

This post is about the hypocrisy of the Pope's line: "You know well that the church wishes to impose nothing on anyone, and that she merely asks to live in freedom,".

If only it were true.