Dan,

"It's just collateral damage as far as Trump is concerned"

If you actually believe what you wrote, you're in bad shape.

Now...the CIA making someone leap out a window or disappear, that I'd believe.

But stage an assassination and kill the shooter?

Unless he participated in it thinking they would let him escape, but they shot him instead so he can't talk.

Maybe you think that?

Clown,

"The entire performance was choreographed to the last moment."

Killing the shooter was staged?

Is he actually in hiding on a sandy beach living in luxury courtesy Donald Trump?

Do they also deny we went to the moon?

Laura,

Ok...you're getting to be just like Snoofy.

Posting nonsense.

You're now on the time out list for a few months. I will not respond to you.

I'll just pretend I don't see you. I don't have any interest in chatting with people can't remotely see my point of view.

I know I'm posting on the wrong site to read people more similar to my opinions.

But I like reading the extreme opinions of the left.

Redial,

"Traditionally, the simple solution was just not to actually go to war with Iran."

Solution?

Has there ever really been a solution?

Have those "traditional solutions" actually fixed anything or just delayed the problem?

Trump needs to stop playing games with them.

Snoofy,

Ok....I've been responding to you again.

But you're back on my time out list now.

Just an irritating pest posting nonsense.

I will not be responding to you for a few months.

Ham,

I'm not insane.

I looked back through your posts and you're pretty out there yourself.

Do you trust anyone or anything?

Laura,

"Awwwwwwww you're still butt hurt over mail-in voting??"

It's only a matter of time before mail-in ballots are not allowed for federal elections.

Who will be butt hurt then?

Fiend,

I see you didn't catch the mockery in my "in person" comment.

Db,

"Do you see this as a game?"

If you mean "game" like fun, no.

If you mean "game" like strategy and competition, yes.

Db,

"Plenty of Catholics are as ------- crazy"

Years ago I was installing PCs in an office at a Catholic church.

I was surprised at the language I heard.

The Baptists I knew were more reserved.

The Catholics in that office talked a lot more about parties and drinking. It felt out of place for a church administrative setting.

I know that was just my own experience but it left me pretty shocked.

Donner,

From the comfort of your home.

Sort of like mail-in ballots you don't have to go in person.

Donner,

Protestants get a better deal.

DIY.

Lamp,

"his actions towards those he seems to dislike indicates that he may be a cruel person."

I think he plays to win.

I mean...why bother otherwise?

One,

You're a step ahead of me.

Please explain don't exist. You know something I don't.

Lamp,

Maybe the Vatican should fund the program.

Stay out of politics if you don't want to play the game.

Lamp,

I don't like what Trump is doing but it is the world of politics.

The Pope stepped into the political arena and is seeing what happens when you correct the President.

Lamp,

"Depriving those in Florida who are in need?"

Yea...it does sound excessive.

Sy,

"Your President is a Pedophile and Rapist"

Paul the Apostle, who wrote much of the New Testament, was once Saul of Tarsus, a man who persecuted Christians and approved of their deaths.

Then he changed and helped guide the early Christian churches.

Christianity doesn't erase what someone was. It recognizes what they become.

That's the whole point of forgiveness.

I don't know what Donald Trump believes or feels. He says he's been spared, that God protected him.

I'll say this. I've seen moments in my own life where I believe the same thing.

Sy,

I saw that picture. Its all in the eye of the beholder.

Trump had some thing he said about being a teacher or something.

I didnt quite see that but I didn't see Jesus depicted either.

Perhaps showing compassion or bearing a light.

It was pretty strange but I didnt see it as depicting Jesus.

Really, I'm not giving it a second thought.

What if the president started weighing in on Catholic doctrine?

Suppose Trump publicly questioned the Church's stance on birth control, calling it outdated and irresponsible. It places a real burden on young couples trying to make ends meet.

I suspect Pope Leo XIV wouldn't appreciate that. He'd likely say the president should stay in his lane and not interfere with Catholic teaching.

Ok...fair enough.

But that principle should work both ways.

If political leaders are expected to stay out of religious doctrine, then religious leaders should be cautious about stepping into the political arena, especially in a country like the United States, where decisions are shaped by many factors, not just what may be considered Biblically acceptable.

There's a difference between offering moral guidance and attempting to influence policy. When the Pope speaks in ways that clearly lean on governments to act a certain way, he's no longer just teaching doctrine.

Once you step over that line, you invite scrutiny.

Morris,

I'm done...ready for a relaxing evening with friends.

Snoofy,

No idiot.

I want to hear more clarification on why Morris believes the Pope waited until now to speak with stronger global condemnation.

On second thought, the answer seems obvious.

The moment the US acts, he becomes more forceful and demanding.

He seemed content to stay measured while Iran slaughtered protesters, but now suddenly he has found a firmer voice.

That is what I need clarification about.

Snoofy,

I want to hear more Morris.

Really...I'd like to hear more about his perspective.

Morris,

"I can tell the difference. Why can't you?".

Explain it for me.