tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37106751.post4337946571492724120..comments2023-06-28T11:56:24.073-04:00Comments on The Lamb's War: Pope Benedict XVI Resigns: What Does It Mean?Micah Baleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06849915973708989620noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37106751.post-10719390180806978312013-02-19T17:14:14.871-05:002013-02-19T17:14:14.871-05:00Micah, (I'm a friend of Faith's)
I just h...Micah, (I'm a friend of Faith's)<br /><br />I just have to say how deeply I appreciate the impartiality of this particular article. As a Roman Catholic myself, I've had to deal with all of the conspiracy theories from everyone. I, too, am completely in awe of the Pope's humility. <br /><br />Thanks again for this.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05892031476221715248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37106751.post-31967316001851766082013-02-12T10:19:58.750-05:002013-02-12T10:19:58.750-05:00Kudos for the recognition of "... brothers an...Kudos for the recognition of "... brothers and sisters in the Roman Catholic community..." and the thoughtful, constructive -- and personal -- appraisal of the meaning of the Pope's resignation.James Breilinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01127399925944849943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37106751.post-41050821814389528122013-02-11T12:39:12.975-05:002013-02-11T12:39:12.975-05:00Thank you for a wonderful tribute.
This was a very...Thank you for a wonderful tribute.<br />This was a very enjoyable and thoughtful posting.Historical Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04979801752112100293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37106751.post-55810686799737243762013-02-11T11:44:21.525-05:002013-02-11T11:44:21.525-05:00Mackenzie, his announcement said "failing str...Mackenzie, his announcement said "failing strength of mind and body" which does lead one to wonder if there is a dementia aspect. Still that has never been a reason for a papal resignation before. Regardless of his medical condition, it is an unprecedented step taken humbly for the good of the Church.Bill Samuelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00752443575410023776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37106751.post-37221122952244217552013-02-11T11:09:35.448-05:002013-02-11T11:09:35.448-05:00I wonder if there could be a health reason. I know...I wonder if there could be a health reason. I know they normally are in place until death, but there are some illnesses that let you live a goodly number of years while robbing your decision-making abilities and coherency, such as Alzheimers. If he's been diagnosed with something in that vein, I could understand why he'd abdicate.Mackenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03695808411116664337noreply@blogger.com