Because they think the pope is the vicar of Christ, Catholics should (not saying all do) believe their pope is god on earth. (Antiochus Epiphanes did!) And look at the titles the RCC applies to its head...Does Roman Catholicism believe that their pope is God's High Priest on earth?
No.Does Roman Catholicism believe that their pope is God's High Priest on earth?
How so? While I am not a fan of this Pope, he isn't exactly living a lifestyle as Joel Olsteen and many other preachers do. He is simply doing his job as the Bishop of Rome. I would appreciate a few examples of Pope Francis seeking "men's honor".While living on this earth, Jesus did not seek the honor that comes from men. Why then, does the Roman Catholic pope, who claims to be the 'Vicar of Jesus Christ' on this earth, seek men's honor?
How about people bowing down before him and kissing his ring??How so? While I am not a fan of this Pope, he isn't exactly living a lifestyle as Joel Olsteen and many other preachers do. He is simply doing his job as the Bishop of Rome. I would appreciate a few examples of Pope Francis seeking "men's honor".
Really not much different. He allows people to bow down before him, kiss his rings and carry on as if he is God. It is wrong. Two wrongs never make a right. I mean RCs point to an extreme in a protestant religion to make them seem right. It fails. It does not clean up the false practices in your institution. It just shows it is not alone in being a bad tree.How so? While I am not a fan of this Pope, he isn't exactly living a lifestyle as Joel Olsteen and many other preachers do. He is simply doing his job as the Bishop of Rome. I would appreciate a few examples of Pope Francis seeking "men's honor".
Well they like to store up their treasures in this world and not in the next.While living on this earth, Jesus did not seek the honor that comes from men. Why then, does the Roman Catholic pope, who claims to be the 'Vicar of Jesus Christ' on this earth, seek men's honor?
When this has happened, (and I don't know if it has happened with this Pope), it is done out of respect for the Chair of Peter. The ring is a symbol of the office of Bishop. The question is, is the Pope going out of his way for this to happen, or do people take it upon themselves to do this?How about people bowing down before him and kissing his ring??
I see, I sure wish that I had seen that response coming.When this has happened, (and I don't know if it has happened with this Pope), it is done out of respect for the Chair of Peter. The ring is a symbol of the office of Bishop. The question is, is the Pope going out of his way for this to happen, or do people take it upon themselves to do this?
Maybe it comes from seeing their leaders and how they act towards the cardinals and the popes. They are also seated in the front seats etc. So it is the lambs following the wolves to their doom.When this has happened, (and I don't know if it has happened with this Pope), it is done out of respect for the Chair of Peter. The ring is a symbol of the office of Bishop. The question is, is the Pope going out of his way for this to happen, or do people take it upon themselves to do this?
Do I personally like to see that sort of thing? Nope. Would I ever do it myself? Nope. It is what it is, I was just trying to give some insight into the practice. One thing that can be said about Francis is that he has given up some of the stuff that the Pope could get. He does not live in the palatial Papal Apartments, and he stays in a hotel like building where other visitors to Vatican City stay. He also takes his meals in a communal setting.I see, I sure wish that I had seen that response coming.
Vatican II formalised the eschatological direction of the Church. That is preparing the world for the last things. ie death, judgment, heaven and hell. I myself have trust in Pope Francis' papacy as bringing it in his style and way. Giving the laity the opportunity to contribute with their God given gifts of the Spirit ie a synodal Church... has been a long time coming. Pope Benedict dropped the title "Patriarch of the West" from his papal signature and Pope Francis has further dropped "Vicar of Christ". Those are now only recognised as historical titles.How about people bowing down before him and kissing his ring??
Oh.... poor man - how he must suffer . Maybe Mary will be moved with pity for him and will persuade the Father to accomodate dear Francis with more elaborate sleeping and eating palaces, each being his own customized resort - afterall, your Roman Catholic Church teaches that Francis IS the Vicar of Jesus Christ on earth - nothing is too good for him!Do I personally like to see that sort of thing? Nope. Would I ever do it myself? Nope. It is what it is, I was just trying to give some insight into the practice. One thing that can be said about Francis is that he has given up some of the stuff that the Pope could get. He does not live in the palatial Papal Apartments, and he stays in a hotel like building where other visitors to Vatican City stay. He also takes his meals in a communal setting.