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originally posted by: amazing
The economist estimates that the Catholic church spends 4.7 Billion per year on charities such as homeless shelters, for one example. And they've been spending at least this much for decades. Again, not defending the Catholic church and this is just one source but...It's probably pretty close to the mark.
originally posted by: AugustusMasonicus
originally posted by: amazing
The economist estimates that the Catholic church spends 4.7 Billion per year on charities such as homeless shelters, for one example. And they've been spending at least this much for decades. Again, not defending the Catholic church and this is just one source but...It's probably pretty close to the mark.
That is Catholic Charities USA which is not an official arm of the Vatican.
I told you this would not be easy.
originally posted by: amazing
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However, back on point. I don't think this pope is being a hypocrite when saying that we need to work on climate change, income equality etc. especially considering that he spent his life in impoverished regions, is well educated and knows first hand what income equality and climate change can do to impoverished regions... then you have the scientific arm of the catholics...real scientists with PHds and stuff telling him the truth about climate change...global warming.
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originally posted by: amazing
Yeah but the economist tied that 4.7 billion directly to the catholic church, ergo the Vatican.
I don't think this pope is being a hypocrite when saying that we need to work on climate change, income equality etc.
originally posted by: AugustusMasonicus
originally posted by: amazing
Yeah but the economist tied that 4.7 billion directly to the catholic church, ergo the Vatican.
It is donated by Catholics in the United States and is a separate charity, the Vatican does not disclose who, where and how much they donate. Ever.
I don't think this pope is being a hypocrite when saying that we need to work on climate change, income equality etc.
Hey, if you want to think a guy living in a palace telling everyone else what to do is cool that is your prerogative.
originally posted by: ElectricUniverse
originally posted by: amazing
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However, back on point. I don't think this pope is being a hypocrite when saying that we need to work on climate change, income equality etc. especially considering that he spent his life in impoverished regions, is well educated and knows first hand what income equality and climate change can do to impoverished regions... then you have the scientific arm of the catholics...real scientists with PHds and stuff telling him the truth about climate change...global warming.
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It's more like, this pope is being used to try to persuade Catholics and other religious people to fall in line with TPTB plans. That's what this is all about. The One World Government "to combat climate change"... Of course they know they can't combat climate change" but they can lure people into thinking it can be done meanwhile more draconian laws than ever before are put in place "for the good of all of course"...
At first, it would appear as "heaven" to everyone who will agree with this pope, but in time people will slowly but surely begin to realize what this is really about. POWER and CONTROL over people.
originally posted by: amazing
But all world leaders live in Palaces. Or at least nice places. When you're a leader, you get perks. I'm not saying you're wrong on all this, but I think there's another side.
originally posted by: AugustusMasonicus
There is no comparison to any other non-dictatorial regimes state house.
originally posted by: AugustusMasonicus
originally posted by: amazing
But all world leaders live in Palaces. Or at least nice places. When you're a leader, you get perks. I'm not saying you're wrong on all this, but I think there's another side.
Have you been to the Vatican? There is no comparison to any other non-dictatorial regimes state house.
originally posted by: masqua
It's good to know that the Masonic orders world-wide are not involved in the improvement of humankind, like the current pope.
Thanks for saying the masons aren't world leaders as I've often thought about contacting members over the years. My European relatives have had much to do with various orders and I'd mistakenly thought that they did have somewhat of an influence in global affairs.
Now that I know they don't, it helps make my decision easier.
originally posted by: Entreri06
He just got there and (assuming he is the real deal as he seems) and has millinia of corruption and opulence to unravel.
He asked for the world to progressively and responsibly begin moving to renewable energy.
Your analogy about "cutting off his AC" was just silly.
55. Some countries are gradually making significant progress, developing more effective controls and working to combat corruption. People may well have a growing ecological sensitivity but it has not succeeded in changing their harmful habits of consumption which, rather than decreasing, appear to be growing all the more. A simple example is the increasing use and power of air-conditioning. Source
originally posted by: AugustusMasonicus
On local levels were are, there is no international organization.
originally posted by: masqua
Good to know. Thanks. So the Masonic orders are pretty much just like state governments, focussed locally and not really all that interested in their neighbours welfare.