The problem is that large scale overhaul types of reform breed radicalism and can lead to a splitting of the very institution he is trying to advance. Basically the rule of unintended consequences.
And I was raised catholic and pretty much abandoned it as soon as I was able. However I will say what he is saying and doing are a positive thing for the church and he should keep it up. he is exactly what Roman Catholicism needs. Not that it is making me consider returning to the church, but at least its heading in the right direction.
Yes, Pope Francis is helping the Church reform its image in the public view. I remain skeptical of the notion that he's also reforming the Church itself.
The problem is that large scale overhaul types of reform breed radicalism and can lead to a splitting of the very institution he is trying to advance. Basically the rule of unintended consequences.
And I was raised catholic and pretty much abandoned it as soon as I was able. However I will say what he is saying and doing are a positive thing for the church and he should keep it up. he is exactly what Roman Catholicism needs. Not that it is making me consider returning to the church, but at least its heading in the right direction.
If the notion of protecting the innocent or following the law breeds radicalism, then so be it. Such an organization shouldn't be tolerated in the first place.
Yes, Pope Francis is helping the Church reform its image in the public view. I remain skeptical of the notion that he's also reforming the Church itself.