A Pope Croaks

I’m not a religious person so I can’t say I am greatly bothered by the expiry of Pope John Paul II. Despite the fact I don’t have a specific vendetta against the mentally and physically enfeebled (whether or not they wear fancy hats) the following point has to be noted:

Although JP was obviously convinced that he was doing the right thing, as one of the very few people on planet Earth who could genuinely be described as having a massive influence, he spread a fairly backward and intolerant message.

Anti-contraception, anti-abortion, anti-gay, anti-women-unless-they’re-obeying-men, anti-hell… Jeez Pope, that is one heavy deal you be layin upon us. It like you be working for The Man or sumthin.

[I will now wait patiently to be struck down by lightning].