Pope Hope

I think the position of the Pope is often very misunderstood. And not just because he speaks Latin. Take his infallibility, for instance; now this doesn't mean he is perfect, blameless, above the weaknesses that inhabit us all. He makes bad calls and iffy choices like the rest of us. It happens. All it means is that any dogmas or doctrines that the Pope institutes on behalf of the Catholic church, are infallible, ie not wrong. Which is good to know if you happen to believe in the Catholicism. Or if you want another example, look at his teaching on condoms. The Pope is against them. Which is tough to deal with. But what about the spread of aids? we say. Well... actually, the only thing he actually endorses is total abstinance, unless you are in the traditional marriage bond. Ouch. Tough line. Now of course, you don't have to agree with this, you can think he's in error, and choose to live your life outside the bond of this abstinance. And this is not a right or wrong thing, who knows where God sits on this one, my only question would be if you choose to explore those other avenues, why hold on to the no-condom rule? The last thing the Pope is saying is, yeah! I'm the Pope, screw everything that moves! spread your seed! have a great time! but whatever you do, don’t use a condom; 'cos of all the people in the world, we want more like you.