Why does everyone like the pope so much?

As we all know, Pope Francis is a very loved pope.  There isn't anybody who doesn't like him.  But why is this?  Jesuit journalists interviewed the pope, and they made a list of the five lines of the pope that stood out to them.  

1.“My authoritarian and quick manner of making decisions led me to have serious problems and to be accused of being ultraconservative."

2. “A person once asked me, in a provocative manner, if I approved of homosexuality.  I replied with another question: ‘Tell me, when God looks at a gay person, does he endorse the existence of this person, or reject and condemn this person? We must always consider the person.”

3. “The dogmatic and moral teachings of the church are not all equivalent."

4. “If the Christian is a restorationist, a legalist, if he wants everything clear and safe, then he will find nothing.”

5. “I am a sinner. This is the most accurate definition.  It is not a figure of speech, a literary genre. I am a sinner.”

The pope is obviously a very strong individual.  He knows what he believes and he is great at making other people believe it as well.  He is great at explaining teachings, and he is very east to like.  There is really nothing about him that you can't like.  

"New interview shows why the pope is so beloved – CNN Belief Blog - CNN.com Blogs." CNN Belief Blog - CNN.com Blogs. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Sept. 2013. <http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2013/09/19/what-does-the-pope-interview-mean/>.

Yid in English football

Lately in English football fans have been chanting the word yid.  This is an anti-semeiotic word.  The fans in England are obviously really harsh and get into the game.  They still need to think about what they are saying.  Most players are so into the game that these types of things don't affect them much.  It puts a bad image on the league though.

The Fa has warned the fans to stop.  They want to keep the English football league clean.  They want to keep the reputation good, and they want to make sure no one discriminates.  They are doing a great job, and some Strake Jesuit fans need a rule like this at St. Thomas games.

"English Football Association issues 'yid' warning – CNN Belief Blog - CNN.com Blogs." CNN Belief Blog - CNN.com Blogs. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Sept. 2013. <http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2013/09/12/english-football-association-issues-yid-warning/>.

Survey says.... NO!!!!!!!!!

As we all know the recent gas bombs in Syria have caused quite a problem in the international community.  The U.S.(Barack Obama) wants to take military action.  The rest of the international community says no and backs out.  As of now it looks like Obama will be shot down and military action will not go through.

The Pope recently wrote a letter to all of the G-20 countries and tried to persuade them to not take military action against syria and try to find a peaceful solution.  He was upset by the countries for putting their own interests above everything and not being able to find a peaceful solution.   U.S. Catholic leaders also urged Obama and congress not to use military force to find a solution.  They urged them to find a way to peacefully defuse the situation.

Twitter=heaven? #hashtag

As we all know the pope recently made a twitter account, and it has made a Big Bang in the media.  The latest rumor is that the pope stated that following him on twitter would bring you to heaven.  This is obviously not what he meant.  People are always trying to find a way to accuse the pope of doing something wrong, and this is just another example.

Before world Youth Day in Brazil, the Pope offered an indulgence to those who went.  He made it clear the the people who went had to repent and truly be sorry for their sins.  He also added a part to those who were following electronically.  The Pope went to those who couldn't attend because of financial issues or being sick, but tried to follow along through twitter.  The media took it that the pope meant if you followed him on twitter you would go to Heaven.

Martin, Rev. James. "Sorry, retweeting the pope won't get you out of hell – CNN Belief Blog - CNN.com Blogs." CNN Belief Blog - CNN.com Blogs. CNN, 17 July 2013. Web. 29 Aug. 2013. <http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2013/07/17/sorry-you-cant-get-out-of-hell-by-retweeting-the-pope/>.

Not all are atheists are the same #2chainzzzzzzz #imdifferent

Researchers at the university of Tennessee ran a study and found that many types of atheists and agnostics in this world.  They found six different types.  Just like the diverseness of christianity, non-belief is the same way.  These researchers interviewed 59 people and based these categories off of the answers.  They think that in a few years there could be many more different branches or types of non-belief.

The Six Types

1) Intellectual Atheist/agnostic

this type seeks information and likes to argue on websites

2) Activist

this type is not only a solid non-believer but they want everyone to know why they don't believe and try to persuade.  Very vocal

3)seeker-agnostic

this group does not know if there is a God but they keep an open-mind

4)Anti-theist

regularly speak out against religion and think of people who have a religion as ignorant

5)non-theist

do not involve themselves in religion or non-religion

6)Ritual-theist

do not believe in god and do not associate with religion. they do not believe in an afterlife, but they think some religious teachings/traditions are useful

Merica, Dan. "Behold, the six types of atheists – CNN Belief Blog - CNN.com Blogs." CNN Belief Blog - CNN.com Blogs. CNN, 15 July 2013. Web. 23 Aug. 2013. <http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2013/07/15/the-six-types-of-atheists/>.