first, a disclaimer: i'm not a big fan of organized religion. in fact, i'm convinced that it's holding us back culturally, socially, and intellectually more than any other single factor, and let's not forget the holy wars that have had many of us at each other's throats for centuries. i consider the religious establishment - any religious establishment - to be on a par with blood-sucking leeches. they have their hands in our pockets and produce nothing that is on par with what they take. is it any wonder that more of us than ever before now say that we have no religion?
that being said, can you believe that the latest pope still says not to use condoms - even in africa, and even to prevent the spread of aids?
folks, if that didn't spell out the fact that the church is willfully out of touch with reality (and you & me), nothing will. no matter how cool the pope's hat is.
