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Benny The Pontificator Strikes Again



That buffoon Benedict is at it once again, lashing out at gays in yet another hate-filled speech and declaring that civilization must be saved from the evil, destructive influence of homosexuality (read more here: Pope attacks blurring of gender, and here: Gay groups angry at Pope remarks).



Now that's a Christmas message we can all get behind, isn't it? A message of peace, love and joy. Yet another classic in a long line of greats, such as the one about the corrosive influence of premarital sex on society; the one concerning the evils of birth control, particularly condoms (even in AIDS-ravaged places such as sub-Saharan Africa); and let's not forget that oldie-but-goodie: the need to conquer and convert all heathens and infidels.



Nailed It!



There's always got to be an enemy of a righteous, godly society. Witches, Jews, Protestants, Muslims and condoms have all had their turn, so why not gays today? Once again, you've nailed it Benny. Way to go!



I've got lots more to say about these regular Papal pontifications of hate, but, the funny thing is, I've already said it all. In fact, I don't need to change a single word from the piece I wrote exactly two years ago today, a piece written in response to an earlier instalment in Benny's long-running series of homophobic diatribes.



Here it is. And see if you don't agree that it's as accurate and relevant today as it was back then... and, sadly, as it will almost certainly be next year after he once again decides to spew some more hate:

Ok, look, it's the holiday season and I really don't have the time, nor the inclination, to rant right now; however, I've sadly been left with no other choice.



Believe me, I was just trying to get into the holiday spirit yesterday when, out of nowhere, I got blindsided by none other than the Holy Pontiff; and he simply left me with no other option but to stand up to his bigotry, hatred and illogical ravings. Hey, somebody's got to do it, right?



What I'm talking about here is the Pope's latest homophobic rant against gays, his disgust at the idea of them being treated as equal human beings, and his rejection of the "dismal theories" of gay marriage. He actually had the nerve to go on and lecture about how gay marriage takes away from men and women's innate sexual identity. This from a guy leading a worldwide group of celibates. He's telling us about men and women's innate sexual identity?! He's got to be kidding, right? He wants us to believe that lifelong celibacy doesn't strip men and women of their innate sexual identity?! What's with this guy?



Hey, Benedict, you want to fight for some real justice for humanity? How about going after all those pedophile priests your church shuffled from one town to another as a matter of policy, decade after decade - no, make that century after century - while untold numbers of children suffered in silence. The issue was only confronted once the courts got involved in places like America and Ireland. And, undoubtedly, the same sick protection of the most guilty is still going on in most corners of the world, in places where the media is more "respectful" of the Church and the people are much more frightened to speak up.



So, take a look at your own morally bankrupt institution before you spread your hate outwards, buddy, and forget about condemning those who just want to live together in a loving committed relationship. There must be something more important for you to spend your energy on than this. There's just got to be.



Speaking of "dismal", illogical theories, who exactly was it who deemed this Pope guy to be closer than anybody else to God anyway? Oh yeah, it was him and his own institution. Which, logically speaking, is right up there with "Jesus loves me yes I know, for the Bible tells me so". I remember that even as a young kid that made absolutely no logical sense. And, if you ask me, teaching kids illogical thinking from the very earliest ages really should be called child abuse, but that's a whole other rant.



For those of you crying out "Please, no more rants so close to X'mas", I can only say "Don't blame me, blame that Pope guy". I mean, somebody's got to speak up when such pathetically ridiculous and outright hypocritical idiocy is being spewed, right? And the fact that it's actually quite comical (having some old celibate guy lecturing the world on other people's innate sexual identity) in no way lessens the need to respond... though it does make it somewhat more fun.



MERRY X'MAS!!



Mike Cowie (Oredakedo)

Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008

For further reading on Benny The Pontificator check this out: Touching The Untouchables #7: The Pope

If you liked this piece you might enjoy this one as well: What If: The Sex and Hunger Rant





And this one too: Touching The Untouchables #5: Pedophile God

And this one: "Loving God" Is Comin' Out Of The Closet - The X'mas Special

And this one: The Don't Thank God For The Lunacy of The Runaway Ego Rant

And for a good laugh you should definitely check this out: Another Hilarious Stephen Colbert Clip: "Better Know a Lobby - Atheism"

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