Post by Pacelli on Nov 2, 2019 13:47:58 GMT -5
We can take four things from Francis’ statement:
#1. He admits by this statement that he knows that these statutes were Pachamama idols. No one can now defend him by saying that he may not have known what these statutes represented. It’s also worth saying that he blessed these idols at the ceremony in which people were prostrating to the statue.
#2. He apologizes, not for allowing idols into churches, rather for the action of Catholics in disposing of the idols by throwing them into the Tiber River. He thereby shows his guilt in openly siding with those who promote, believe in, and worship idols over Catholics who are repulsed by idols and acted accordingly.
#3. He claims that there were no idolatrous intentions, but his statement is worthless in light of the fact that there is evidence that there were ceremonies either honoring or worshiping these idols, prostrations, processions, and even an approved prayer to Pachamama authorized by the Italian bishops.
#4. Francis makes it clear that his desire to have the statutes displayed in St. Peter’s for the final “mass” of the Synod and that it was good news that this may happen, as the Italian police retrieved the idols from the river. Although this didn’t happen, we now know his wish that this would have happened, thanks to his statement.
We can only thank God for these courageous men who threw the idols in the river, as their act, not only showed the world our disgust of idolatry, but was the direct cause of this statement by Francis, where we now have him on record admitting that he knew that these statues were the false god, Pachamama, and that he was and is clearly supporting their presence, and the acts of worship being given to them in Rome. He has just destroyed, with his own mouth, any potential defense that could be given to him.
#1. He admits by this statement that he knows that these statutes were Pachamama idols. No one can now defend him by saying that he may not have known what these statutes represented. It’s also worth saying that he blessed these idols at the ceremony in which people were prostrating to the statue.
#2. He apologizes, not for allowing idols into churches, rather for the action of Catholics in disposing of the idols by throwing them into the Tiber River. He thereby shows his guilt in openly siding with those who promote, believe in, and worship idols over Catholics who are repulsed by idols and acted accordingly.
#3. He claims that there were no idolatrous intentions, but his statement is worthless in light of the fact that there is evidence that there were ceremonies either honoring or worshiping these idols, prostrations, processions, and even an approved prayer to Pachamama authorized by the Italian bishops.
#4. Francis makes it clear that his desire to have the statutes displayed in St. Peter’s for the final “mass” of the Synod and that it was good news that this may happen, as the Italian police retrieved the idols from the river. Although this didn’t happen, we now know his wish that this would have happened, thanks to his statement.
We can only thank God for these courageous men who threw the idols in the river, as their act, not only showed the world our disgust of idolatry, but was the direct cause of this statement by Francis, where we now have him on record admitting that he knew that these statues were the false god, Pachamama, and that he was and is clearly supporting their presence, and the acts of worship being given to them in Rome. He has just destroyed, with his own mouth, any potential defense that could be given to him.
Full transcript of Pope's remarks on 'Pachamama' statues
Good afternoon, I would like to say a word about the pachamama statues that were removed from the Church at Traspontina, which were there without idolatrous intentions and were thrown into the Tiber.
First of all, this happened in Rome and, as bishop of the diocese, I ask pardon of the people who were offended by this act.
Then, I can inform you that the statues which created so much media clamor were found in the Tiber. The statues are not damaged.
The Commander of the Carabinieri [Italian police] wished to inform us of the retrieval before the news becomes public. At the moment the news is confidential, and the statues are being kept in the office of the Commander of the Italian Carabinieri.
The leadership of the Carabinieri will be very happy to follow any indication given on the method of making the news public, and regarding the other initiatives desired in its regard, for example, the commander said, “the display of the statues at the closing Mass of the Synod.” We’ll see.
I delegate the Secretary of State to respond to this.
This is good news, thank you.
SOURCE
Good afternoon, I would like to say a word about the pachamama statues that were removed from the Church at Traspontina, which were there without idolatrous intentions and were thrown into the Tiber.
First of all, this happened in Rome and, as bishop of the diocese, I ask pardon of the people who were offended by this act.
Then, I can inform you that the statues which created so much media clamor were found in the Tiber. The statues are not damaged.
The Commander of the Carabinieri [Italian police] wished to inform us of the retrieval before the news becomes public. At the moment the news is confidential, and the statues are being kept in the office of the Commander of the Italian Carabinieri.
The leadership of the Carabinieri will be very happy to follow any indication given on the method of making the news public, and regarding the other initiatives desired in its regard, for example, the commander said, “the display of the statues at the closing Mass of the Synod.” We’ll see.
I delegate the Secretary of State to respond to this.
This is good news, thank you.
SOURCE