Benedict XVI +

[John_Hannah]

It is a more balanced piece on Ratzinger/Benedict than I had ever seen before.

Indeed it is. I liked it also. I wanted to post it but am not sure that we can do that anymore. (Next time I see something of interest to Lutherans here, I'll try again.)

"More balance" is something we should strive for on this Online Forum.

Peace, JOHN

[Matt Hummel]

Yes to this:
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/06/opinion/pope-benedict-legacy.html

Again for those who don't spend their disposable income the times, what does it say?

[peter_speckhard]

Yes to this:
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/06/opinion/pope-benedict-legacy.html

Again for those who don't spend their disposable income the times, what does it say?

Agreed. A fair use quote of the basic thesis paragraph would be helpful.

[Charles Austin]

There are ways to access New York Times articles, which often appear in other newspapers around the country. Look around. Do some basic research. Or spend a little money.

[peter_speckhard]

There are ways to access New York Times articles, which often appear in other newspapers around the country. Look around. Do some basic research. Or spend a little money.

Or you could do a quick cut and paste of the main paragraph or two, since you're the one recommending the article.

[Jeremy_Loesch]

There are ways to access New York Times articles, which often appear in other newspapers around the country. Look around. Do some basic research. Or spend a little money.

Charles Arrogant: Mortgage, kid about to go to college, kids still at home, utilities, life...I don't subscribe to media or state media like the Times or the Post. A fair use quote should not go against your "ethics."

Oh, and use the quote feature.

Oh, and Fletch is a real human being (completely viable btw). I've shaken hands with him/her/they, so please stop with the whining of this poster's anonymity.

Jeremy

[Charles Austin]

We were told that anonymous posting is against the rules of this forum. If I'm wrong about that, let the moderators correct me. And it is particularly odious when the anonymous poster slams other individuals here.

[David Garner]

We were told that anonymous posting is against the rules of this forum. If I'm wrong about that, let the moderators correct me. And it is particularly odious when the anonymous poster slams other individuals here.

Yeah, partisan political hackery is too.

[Charles Austin]

With Benedict XVI gone from the scene, Francis may take some bold steps to implement his concerns about the Roman Catholic Church.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/07/world/europe/pope-francis-after-benedict.html

[RDPreus]

Can you share what the article said?  I can't get it without paying and I'm too cheap to do that.

[J. Thomas Shelley]

Can you share what the article said?  I can't get it without paying and I'm too cheap to do that.

Ditto.

I find the posting of naked links highly offensive.

Such a practice is banned on several other Christian message boards.

Sample from one board's list of prohibited actions:

Post naked links (i.e., link with no description of what's on the other side) or full articles. You should have between a sentence and a paragraph either quoting what's on the linked page or summarizing.

[Dan Fienen]

With Benedict XVI gone from the scene, Francis may take some bold steps to implement his concerns about the Roman Catholic Church.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/07/world/europe/pope-francis-after-benedict.html

Interesting analysis/speculation. Perhaps Pope Francis will no longer be constrained by the continuing background presence of his more conservative predecessor. Perhaps the conservative followers of Pope Emeritus Benedict will no longer be constrained by his support for his successor. Speculation of maneuvering behind the scenes is especially uncertain.


This is a time of uncertainty and possible change for our Roman Catholic brothers and sisters as the leadership of their church readjusts. Change is always difficult. Nobody but God knows how things will settle out, and He isn't giving spoilers. As much good as it could be to be aware of the possibilities, the range of possible outcomes is large. I pray that God's will be done and everyone involved listens to His promptings

[Jeremy_Loesch]

Thanks for the synopsis Dan. It seems as if the same fear is present, it just resides on the other side. Those afraid of what Pope Benedict XVI might have done are now feeling free while the supporters of Benedict are now sounding the alarms. What did Qoholeth say? Nothing new under the sun. I wish Benedict would not have retired and would have allowed the Roman Church to care for him and love him in his old age. As it is, they showed great love to him in his retirement.

Jeremy

[Donald_Kirchner]

Can you share what the article said?  I can't get it without paying and I'm too cheap to do that.

Ditto.

I find the posting of naked links highly offensive.

Such a practice is banned on several other Christian message boards.

Sample from one board's list of prohibited actions:

Post naked links (i.e., link with no description of what's on the other side) or full articles. You should have between a sentence and a paragraph either quoting what's on the linked page or summarizing.

My apologies.

Fixed it.