What do you think of the selection of the new pope? Why do you believe he was selected? Do you think he should have "stepped down"? Is this event important to you? to society in general? Why or why not?
This selection of the new pope is determined by their traditional way of voting that dates back hundreds of years. It is part of their culture and I respect that; I have no problems there. About the new pope, he was the runner up from the last election right? So since Pope Benedict stepped down it is only right for Pope Francis to succeed him as the new pope. Im pretty sure that he will do well as he did gain the most votes. Pope Benedict’s decision to resign is his choice and only his, so if he believes that he is too old for the job, then he should. This is not important to me since I do not follow this religion, but those of who follow that religion see this event as a huge significance to them because it affects everyone within that society.
I think it is not a very good thing for a pope to “step down” because even though a pope does not have as much influence as he had hundreds of years ago, he is still a symbol of god. He is supposed to be the messenger who carries out the old’s messages and therefore should not retreat even if he has a health problem. I mean, that is almost like pollute god’s holiness.
This selection of the new pope is determined by their traditional way of voting that dates back hundreds of years. It is part of their culture and I respect that; I have no problems there. About the new pope, he was the runner up from the last election right? So since Pope Benedict stepped down it is only right for Pope Francis to succeed him as the new pope. Im pretty sure that he will do well as he did gain the most votes. Pope Benedict’s decision to resign is his choice and only his, so if he believes that he is too old for the job, then he should. This is not important to me since I do not follow this religion, but those of who follow that religion see this event as a huge significance to them because it affects everyone within that society.
ReplyDeleteI think it is not a very good thing for a pope to “step down” because even though a pope does not have as much influence as he had hundreds of years ago, he is still a symbol of god. He is supposed to be the messenger who carries out the old’s messages and therefore should not retreat even if he has a health problem. I mean, that is almost like pollute god’s holiness.
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