[identity profile] sophia-sadek.livejournal.com posting in [community profile] talkpolitics
When the new Vicar of Caesar Jesus was on his way back to Rome from a visit to Latin America a few weeks back, journalists peppered him with questions about the existence of a "gay lobby" at the Vatican. I immediately thought of Michelangelo and the Sistine Chapel. There is quite a bit of gayety at the opulent H.Q. of Jesus, Inc. Of course, that was not what the journalists were inquiring about.

A number of people interpreted the frank pontifical response as a shift in Vatican attitudes toward homosexuality. They heard him speak of not judging people by their sexual orientation. They failed to hear him qualify his gracious restraint with a caveat about seeking Jesus and avoiding Masonry. More astute observers are concerned that the pope is more willing than ever to protect priests who have allowed their lower parts to get out of hand in the presence of youngsters.

I found it ironic that anyone would seek for a Jewish prophet at an opulent Roman palace. Some of our students pointed out that the Roman Jesus has been quite distinct from the genuine article for centuries. Freemasonry might be a better venue to seek out the real thing after all. I objected by pointing to Propaganda Due as an example of how Roman bishoprics and Freemasonry mix poorly. I shudder to think of what might happen if any of the red cap vipers caught up with a guy resembling Jesus.

A little digging around revealed a group, the International Tribunal into Crimes of Church and State (ITCCS), opposed to the pope's recent edict criminalizing leaks of abuse cases. They contend that the requirement of secrecy places the Vatican in the league of organized crime. This seemed somewhat absurd. After all the Vatican and organized crime have fit like hand and glove throughout its history. There is nothing new there.

Do you see any value in the campaign by ITCCS to enhance the reputation of the Vatican as an international pariah? Does their program stand a snowball's chance in Hell?

Links: The Guardian on the pope's gay lobby remarks. The NYT on a Vatican ordinance against leaks. The ITCCS Web page.
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