I Am Allergic To Bullshit Pope Francis just came out with "choosing not to have children is...

bijouxbroussard

LOL, both Howard Stern and Sarah Palin are perfect examples. But I'm sorry, I lost much of the respect I had gained for Pope Francis for both THAT edict (because there ARE Catholic countries that are impoverished AND overpopulated,so his saying this is both selfish and irresponsible) and his desire to canonize Fr. Junipero Serra, whose system of Missions basically enslaved a large percentage of California's Native American population.

jenvice

True berange, having children should be an individual choice. I think the reason he may have said this is because it takes more than 1.5 children per couple to continue your culture and/or religion. But who knows why people come to think it is their place to tell others how to live.

TNTandCHOCOLATE

Agreed! Popes should mind their own pathetic business. Besides, the Bible says that you should not judge other people... The "selfish" remark from the Pope sounds pretty judgemental to me tough...

Mare1952

Hi Berangere I AM SO WITH YOU!
I was told when my son was growing up as an only child....That It was a "Sin To Raise A Child Alone"....I said "Wrong"..... the sin is having more than you can take care of.....My husband was abusive to me while I was carrying our son....I made up my mind "NO WAY I'D EVER HAVE ANOTHER CHILD TO SUFFER.....after divorcing him...LOL..Hugs Hope all is well for you.

Chirieleison

Procreating is the most self - interested thing you can ever do in life; you're essentially trying to perpetuate your own existence beyond your small life span. As some one who will probably chose celibacy and devote my life to greater causes, I think people should stop stigmatizing long term singleness and understand that not everyone wants to run the same rat race they do.

SolarKing

Now let me see - Exactly how many children does the Pope have? By my reckoning it's a grand total of - NONE!
A definite case of 'People in glass houses' methinks!

wraithorn

Well that's a weird comment coming from a man who does not and never will have children. I don't think the pope has a right to comment on children or marriage because he has Zero experience therein. In other words he is a hypocrite to the maximum.

Vader2112

You're so right. I know a few people who wanted it so badly it cost them their health. Let the pope do what he does best and pontificate. I'll do what I do best and take it with a grain of salt. :)

ddsAaron

Totally agree with you.
There are at least four good reasons why I shouldn't have children (if even I'm even capable of it; I don't know), and not a single reason for me to.

WinterSunShine

Pope Francis was running round the Phillipenes earlier this year telling people not to use condoms when HIV and STD's are spreading like wild fire.

johnstlouis

Though I like this pope overall, it is like the pot calling the kettle black ... you know ... coming from a guy who chooses not to have children!👷

Zarkus

Indeed, having them without the right heart to care for the well being of their children in a respectful way can be quite harmful and way more selfish.

Tannasheart

What advice do people expect from a Pope for F sake.

sophrai

Me too. Thanks for posting the video. What fun, although, a sad commentary on the state of our consciousness.