Dueling Popes

Three great articles that paint a different picture of John Paul II.

Papal Legacy: Questioning Capitalism talks about the Pope who is concerned about poverty. It is about his hope for the poor, a hope for all nations..."Eliminating the abuses that accompany capitalism and harnessing it for the benefit of society and human morals still needs to be tackled. John Paul II had the courage to raise the fundamental questions that needed asking."

The Pope's 'Seismic Shift' is about the Pope who was against the death penalty and t our war on Iraq. "...he denounced the death penalty as "cruel and unnecessary." Referencing moves by countries around the world to ban capital punishment, the Pope declared in St. Louis that, "A sign of hope is the increasing recognition that the dignity of human life must never be taken away, even in the case of someone who has done great evil."

And then we have The Pope Has Blood On His Hands which looks at the views he expressed concerning birth control, Opus Dei, women, etc. It is not very flattering at all but very much real.

Two Popes? Well the one I am quoting to the right, the one I want to remember is the Pope who promoted peace and equality for all. The Pope who was respected by other religions. The other one - I'll leave him for someone else to praise and honor.