"Pope Francis created an international press frenzy last year when he shared his candid thoughts on choosing pets over kids.children.
During a gathering at the Vatican in January 2022, he criticized couples who avoid having children, arguing that it’s selfish and harmful to the whole world.
His comments spread like wildfire across social media, as The New York Times noted in its coverage of the remarks.
Many people were angry at the pope for downplaying the emotional and monetary costs of having kids, while others praised him for promoting parenthood. Still others wondered why the Catholic leader wouldn’t encourage people to say yes to both pets and
“It is strange to think that the pope considers love in our lives to be limited in quantity, and that giving it to someone takes it away from others,” said Massimo Comparotto, the president of the Italian branch of the International Organizationfor the Protection of Animals, to The New York Times.
On Friday, Pope Francis waded once again into these controversial waters, when he spoke about Italy’s declining birthrate.
Appearing alongside Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni, the pope once again called young pet owners “selfish” and argued that government leaders and others must work to reverse birthrate trends. "
https://www.deseret.com/faith/2023/5/12/23721827/pope-francis-quote-pets-kids-parenting
"Pope Francis created an international press frenzy last year when he shared his candid thoughts on choosing pets over kids.children.
During a gathering at the Vatican in January 2022, he criticized couples who avoid having children, arguing that it’s selfish and harmful to the whole world.
His comments spread like wildfire across social media, as The New York Times noted in its coverage of the remarks.
Many people were angry at the pope for downplaying the emotional and monetary costs of having kids, while others praised him for promoting parenthood. Still others wondered why the Catholic leader wouldn’t encourage people to say yes to both pets and
“It is strange to think that the pope considers love in our lives to be limited in quantity, and that giving it to someone takes it away from others,” said Massimo Comparotto, the president of the Italian branch of the International Organizationfor the Protection of Animals, to The New York Times.
On Friday, Pope Francis waded once again into these controversial waters, when he spoke about Italy’s declining birthrate.
Appearing alongside Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni, the pope once again called young pet owners “selfish” and argued that government leaders and others must work to reverse birthrate trends. "
https://www.deseret.com/faith/2023/5/12/23721827/pope-francis-quote-pets-kids-parenting
On Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 4:55:13 AM UTC+8, ltlee1 wrote:and children.
"Pope Francis created an international press frenzy last year when he shared his candid thoughts on choosing pets over kids.
During a gathering at the Vatican in January 2022, he criticized couples who avoid having children, arguing that it’s selfish and harmful to the whole world.
His comments spread like wildfire across social media, as The New York Times noted in its coverage of the remarks.
Many people were angry at the pope for downplaying the emotional and monetary costs of having kids, while others praised him for promoting parenthood. Still others wondered why the Catholic leader wouldn’t encourage people to say yes to both pets
for the Protection of Animals, to The New York Times.“It is strange to think that the pope considers love in our lives to be limited in quantity, and that giving it to someone takes it away from others,” said Massimo Comparotto, the president of the Italian branch of the International Organization
reasonable life for them.On Friday, Pope Francis waded once again into these controversial waters, when he spoke about Italy’s declining birthrate.
Appearing alongside Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni, the pope once again called young pet owners “selfish” and argued that government leaders and others must work to reverse birthrate trends. "
https://www.deseret.com/faith/2023/5/12/23721827/pope-francis-quote-pets-kids-parentingHaving birthrate reversed is indeed about emotional and monetary costs of having kids. If one is rich, there is no problem. Even going to expensive school is feasible and affordable, too. But for the poor and not-so-poor, it is not so easy to sustain a
On Monday, May 15, 2023 at 1:55:13 PM UTC-7, ltlee1 wrote:and children.
"Pope Francis created an international press frenzy last year when he shared his candid thoughts on choosing pets over kids.
During a gathering at the Vatican in January 2022, he criticized couples who avoid having children, arguing that it’s selfish and harmful to the whole world.
His comments spread like wildfire across social media, as The New York Times noted in its coverage of the remarks.
Many people were angry at the pope for downplaying the emotional and monetary costs of having kids, while others praised him for promoting parenthood. Still others wondered why the Catholic leader wouldn’t encourage people to say yes to both pets
for the Protection of Animals, to The New York Times.“It is strange to think that the pope considers love in our lives to be limited in quantity, and that giving it to someone takes it away from others,” said Massimo Comparotto, the president of the Italian branch of the International Organization
On Friday, Pope Francis waded once again into these controversial waters, when he spoke about Italy’s declining birthrate.
Appearing alongside Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni, the pope once again called young pet owners “selfish” and argued that government leaders and others must work to reverse birthrate trends. "
https://www.deseret.com/faith/2023/5/12/23721827/pope-francis-quote-pets-kids-parentingKinda funny that the celibate Francis is making noise about people not having kids.
On Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 10:41:44 AM UTC-4, bmoore wrote:and children.
On Monday, May 15, 2023 at 1:55:13 PM UTC-7, ltlee1 wrote:
"Pope Francis created an international press frenzy last year when he shared his candid thoughts on choosing pets over kids.
During a gathering at the Vatican in January 2022, he criticized couples who avoid having children, arguing that it’s selfish and harmful to the whole world.
His comments spread like wildfire across social media, as The New York Times noted in its coverage of the remarks.
Many people were angry at the pope for downplaying the emotional and monetary costs of having kids, while others praised him for promoting parenthood. Still others wondered why the Catholic leader wouldn’t encourage people to say yes to both pets
Organization for the Protection of Animals, to The New York Times.“It is strange to think that the pope considers love in our lives to be limited in quantity, and that giving it to someone takes it away from others,” said Massimo Comparotto, the president of the Italian branch of the International
On Friday, Pope Francis waded once again into these controversial waters, when he spoke about Italy’s declining birthrate.
Appearing alongside Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni, the pope once again called young pet owners “selfish” and argued that government leaders and others must work to reverse birthrate trends. "
To be sure, the celibate Francis, as well as all celibate monks and nuns past and presenthttps://www.deseret.com/faith/2023/5/12/23721827/pope-francis-quote-pets-kids-parentingKinda funny that the celibate Francis is making noise about people not having kids.
choose a certain life style. But their life style is one of Self Abnegation* to be maintained by
strong discipline and sacrifice.
"SELF-ABNEGATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/self-abnegation
the act or habit of not allowing yourself to have what you like or want, often so that other people can have it"
On Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 10:41:44 AM UTC-4, bmoore wrote:and children.
On Monday, May 15, 2023 at 1:55:13 PM UTC-7, ltlee1 wrote:
"Pope Francis created an international press frenzy last year when he shared his candid thoughts on choosing pets over kids.
During a gathering at the Vatican in January 2022, he criticized couples who avoid having children, arguing that it’s selfish and harmful to the whole world.
His comments spread like wildfire across social media, as The New York Times noted in its coverage of the remarks.
Many people were angry at the pope for downplaying the emotional and monetary costs of having kids, while others praised him for promoting parenthood. Still others wondered why the Catholic leader wouldn’t encourage people to say yes to both pets
Organization for the Protection of Animals, to The New York Times.“It is strange to think that the pope considers love in our lives to be limited in quantity, and that giving it to someone takes it away from others,” said Massimo Comparotto, the president of the Italian branch of the International
On Friday, Pope Francis waded once again into these controversial waters, when he spoke about Italy’s declining birthrate.
Appearing alongside Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni, the pope once again called young pet owners “selfish” and argued that government leaders and others must work to reverse birthrate trends. "
To be sure, the celibate Francis, as well as all celibate monks and nuns past and presenthttps://www.deseret.com/faith/2023/5/12/23721827/pope-francis-quote-pets-kids-parentingKinda funny that the celibate Francis is making noise about people not having kids.
choose a certain life style. But their life style is one of Self Abnegation* to be maintained by
strong discipline and sacrifice.
"SELF-ABNEGATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/self-abnegation
the act or habit of not allowing yourself to have what you like or want, often so that other people can have it"
On Monday, May 29, 2023 at 9:28:22 AM UTC-4, ltlee1 wrote:pets and children.
On Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 10:41:44 AM UTC-4, bmoore wrote:
On Monday, May 15, 2023 at 1:55:13 PM UTC-7, ltlee1 wrote:
"Pope Francis created an international press frenzy last year when he shared his candid thoughts on choosing pets over kids.
During a gathering at the Vatican in January 2022, he criticized couples who avoid having children, arguing that it’s selfish and harmful to the whole world.
His comments spread like wildfire across social media, as The New York Times noted in its coverage of the remarks.
Many people were angry at the pope for downplaying the emotional and monetary costs of having kids, while others praised him for promoting parenthood. Still others wondered why the Catholic leader wouldn’t encourage people to say yes to both
Organization for the Protection of Animals, to The New York Times.“It is strange to think that the pope considers love in our lives to be limited in quantity, and that giving it to someone takes it away from others,” said Massimo Comparotto, the president of the Italian branch of the International
On Friday, Pope Francis waded once again into these controversial waters, when he spoke about Italy’s declining birthrate.
Appearing alongside Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni, the pope once again called young pet owners “selfish” and argued that government leaders and others must work to reverse birthrate trends. "
To be sure, the celibate Francis, as well as all celibate monks and nuns past and presenthttps://www.deseret.com/faith/2023/5/12/23721827/pope-francis-quote-pets-kids-parentingKinda funny that the celibate Francis is making noise about people not having kids.
choose a certain life style. But their life style is one of Self Abnegation* to be maintained by
strong discipline and sacrifice.
"SELF-ABNEGATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/self-abnegationOf course there are bad apples among the rank of. But it should not difficult to see Mother Teresa and her like
the act or habit of not allowing yourself to have what you like or want, often so that other people can have it"
were giving up the opportunity to be parents to help other parents in this life and other life.
On Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 10:25:40 AM UTC-4, stoney wrote:and children.
On Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 4:55:13 AM UTC+8, ltlee1 wrote:
"Pope Francis created an international press frenzy last year when he shared his candid thoughts on choosing pets over kids.
During a gathering at the Vatican in January 2022, he criticized couples who avoid having children, arguing that it’s selfish and harmful to the whole world.
His comments spread like wildfire across social media, as The New York Times noted in its coverage of the remarks.
Many people were angry at the pope for downplaying the emotional and monetary costs of having kids, while others praised him for promoting parenthood. Still others wondered why the Catholic leader wouldn’t encourage people to say yes to both pets
Organization for the Protection of Animals, to The New York Times.“It is strange to think that the pope considers love in our lives to be limited in quantity, and that giving it to someone takes it away from others,” said Massimo Comparotto, the president of the Italian branch of the International
a reasonable life for them.On Friday, Pope Francis waded once again into these controversial waters, when he spoke about Italy’s declining birthrate.
Appearing alongside Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni, the pope once again called young pet owners “selfish” and argued that government leaders and others must work to reverse birthrate trends. "
https://www.deseret.com/faith/2023/5/12/23721827/pope-francis-quote-pets-kids-parentingHaving birthrate reversed is indeed about emotional and monetary costs of having kids. If one is rich, there is no problem. Even going to expensive school is feasible and affordable, too. But for the poor and not-so-poor, it is not so easy to sustain
Of course you are right.
Yet the Pope's view reflects
1) he sees whether to have kids as a matter of the couple's choice, and
2) he sees human more than just another biological entity like Massimo Comparotto.
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