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Pope Francis: 'You cannot make fun of the faith of others'
"There are so many people who speak badly about religions or other religions, who make fun of them, who make a game out of the religions of others,” he said. “They are provocateurs. And what happens to them is what would happen to Dr Gasparri if he says a curse word against my mother. There is a limit.”
I love this Pope.
I am not Catholic, but I love him. I am emotionally strengthened by many of his actions and his words.
Of course I do not believe everything he says. After all, I am a Protestant.
Then again, I don't believe everything any human says, and I disbelieve myself from time to time!
But I do believe in free speech, I demand it!
Even for you.
And I believe sometimes it is so important to express your truth that paying the price, the fall-out, is just the cost of "free" speech.
I have paid the price sometimes! Perchance you have also.
But in a world gone mad, is it not more important to be sane, than to be "funny", even if comedy is a way of expressing deep-seated hurt or fear?
Is it not more important to thoughtfully consider the cost, the fall-out to other people, not just one's self?
I, Riverwatch, needed to hear the Pope's words.
I myself need reminded that there are limits.
Yes, violence begets violence,
.........and reactions can become chain reactions,
............... and I am horrified at the escalations.
Still and all, there is a limit to free speech, free expression.
.........and reactions can become chain reactions,
............... and I am horrified at the escalations.
Still and all, there is a limit to free speech, free expression.
Speech itself is a priviledge.
Handle with care.
Or as my mom said to me, "For god's sake, shut up!"
Handle with care.
Or as my mom said to me, "For god's sake, shut up!"
I'm still working on that, old age notwithstanding!
Thank you for your kind visit.
Riverwatch
