Forgiveness for Abortion Being Dispensed by the Pope Himself in Spain

[Chris]

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Forgiveness for Abortion Being Dispensed by the Pope Himself in Spain
Wednesday, August 17, 2011 1:22

When Pope Benedict arrives in Madrid this week for World Youth Day he will not only be bringing his blessings but forgiveness for any woman who confesses to having an abortion and a welcome back mat to the Catholic church.

Typically when a Catholic woman has an abortion the Church deems this a mortal sin that gets you excommunicated and condemned to Hell. In the U.S. you can ask for forgiveness and seek penance from a priest who will absolve you, not so in Spain that is until now.

This ‘special’ forgiveness power was granted to all priests in Madrid in honor of the Pope’s visit according to a Vatican spokesperson. Typically when a visiting head of state comes to another country they bring a plaque or a bauble, here the Pope is bringing his power of selective forgiveness.

Not sure if these special powers have an expiration date or are only good while the Pope is in Madrid. Also not sure how a priest can go back to not forgiving a sin they forgave last week?? Maybe if I pray enough I will become enlightened.

So, will there be a rush for forgiveness like there is for the midnight blue light specials at retailers? If there is the Church has also thought of that. They are setting up 200 white pop-up confessional boxes and you might be one of the fortunate to have the Pope, who will be sitting in one of those this upcoming Saturday, hear your confession.

Is this what happens when the Spanish flock is dwindling in numbers – forgive, forget and they will come??? Or maybe since the Church is forgiving so many of its own sins they want to share the wealth.

The Pope’s visit is mired, as always in controversy but it’s the price tag of $73 million dollars in a country living under severe financial austerity that is causing the most outrage in Spain. To those blasphemizing the Pope and/or God remember that is the only sin no matter what not forgiven by the Church.

Will a 10-minute or less process that grants forgiveness, welcomes you back to church and as an added bonus keeps you out of hell while sitting in a 6 x 4 cardboard box help ease anyone’s conflict with the Catholic Church? Is this the next IT thing to do for all autocratic institutions attempting to look rational and democratic?

More likely it will have you asking more questions about its relevance.

[Chris]

What a load of buffalo chips. The pope can't do anything. The stuff that comes out of the RCC is just incredible. They bend the rules at their convenience (most always for a price), make up special magical powers, etc. The nuttiness and delusions go on and on.

[mattfivefour]

No MAN can forgive sin. Only God can do that. And He does through Jesus. But we have to come HIS way, not man's ... no matter how religious it appears.

[paul&katie]

Whether is it easier to say to the sick of the palsy, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and take up thy bed, and walk? Mark 2:9

Has he heal and paralyzed people lately? Then how do they know he can forgive sin?

[Hannah]

LK 5:21 The Pharisees and the teachers of the law began thinking to themselves, "Who is this fellow who speaks blasphemy? Who can forgive sins but God alone?"

LK 5:22 Jesus knew what they were thinking and asked, "Why are you thinking these things in your hearts? 23 Which is easier: to say, `Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, `Get up and walk'? 24 But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins. . . ." He said to the paralyzed man, "I tell you, get up, take your mat and go home." 25 Immediately he stood up in front of them, took what he had been lying on and went home praising God. 26 Everyone was amazed and gave praise to God. They were filled with awe and said, "We have seen remarkable things today."

Just in case the Pope Googles the internet I've added the scriptures that say it clearly only God can forgive our Sins and that comes with Repentance through Christ Jesus ONLY!

MT 26:27 Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, saying, "Drink from it, all of you. 28 This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. 29 I tell you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it anew with you in my Father's kingdom."


LK 24:45 Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. 46 He told them, "This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, 47 and repentance and forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.


I dooubt the Pope has ever opened the Good Book and given it a thorough read!