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This shouldn't shock anyone. It has long been the position of the RC Church that property rights are secondary compared to the right to live.
by astine 17y ago
This shouldn't shock anyone. It has long been the position of the RC Church that property rights are secondary compared to the right to live.
- hugh_ 17y agoIndeed. Christianity, as a religion, is designed to appeal to folks at the low end of society, so it's not too surprising. Nietzsche goes on about this kind of thing a lot: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Master-slave_morality http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Master-slave_morality
- pmorici 17y agoIs there a religion that doesn't?
- CapitalistCartr 17y agoThe RC Church may claim that, but its hardly apparent. Through most of its history, it's been entirely willing to take the lives of those that disagreed with it, or whose possessions it wanted. As for property rights, it's one of the wealthiest organizations on Earth, with vast property holdings. Enough to pay out several billions to take care of pedophile scandals, without straining the coffers.
- astine 17y agoI'm confused as to what you are trying to accomplish. I was pointing out that this particular priest's position shouldn't surprise anyone as it's already largely offcsial teaching by his church. I was not making an argument for, or against the position. Even if I were, your comment is an ad-hominem attack which is hardly convincing one way or the other.