The pope the pope the pope is on fire.

The Pope is coming to NY and I don't have any feeling about it. People are flocking from across the country and I'm only going to guess from Mexico and Canada as well to see him. Even when I was a practicing catholic I was not impressed in the Papalcy. They seemed like magic wizards living in ivory towers and out of touch with the common man. Giving their edicts on morality and Christs teaching. This from men who have not been with a woman in how many years??
This is not Christian bashing. Please understand that since high school I have been very close to the Lutheran church. The pastors within the church can marry and are encouraged to do so. They can then teach by doing. They can relate their family experience to their congregation. Some even have woman as pastors. I have no problem with that. There is no reason that a woman could not pass along the word of God.
When I was younger - much younger I thought about becoming a priest. Giving myself 100% in to the word of God. I love the message that all can be forgivin. I just grew tired of the idea that the church can never be wrong. That it was infallable. Everything has its flaws; from diamonds to translations of the word of God. There is a line of scripture that breaks it down for me, forgive me if I butcher it... Go in to your closet and pray to god. No magic show and no big displays that alot of people need. Just you and God and prayers and answers.

   All organized Religions have placed women in 2nd place. Somthing wrong about that. I have always tried to keep women on a pedistal. Mom, sister, girlfriends, lovers and wife. All have been important in my life.  The Jews recognize  Lillith as Adams first wife. She left him because she had wanted sex on top. ie. She wanted to be at least equal to Adam. So off she went bearing demon off spring. She is what is a classic night hag.

Alyways Im way off track here . My mind wanders with out my coffee.  I hope if you are Cathloic you can enjoy the Popes visit. If not at least enjoy the rest of the week.