Like, I am not religious and some ppl IRL ask me “How do you feel?” And I’m like, he’s just another really old guy who died of natural causes, like so many other thousands of other old men who died that same day.
Like, I am not religious and some ppl IRL ask me “How do you feel?” And I’m like, he’s just another really old guy who died of natural causes, like so many other thousands of other old men who died that same day.
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I’m catholic and don’t care. I generally haven’t met anyone that cares deeply about it, other than for jokes about how he died from cringe after meeting JD Vance.
Of course it’s all right.
It’s also all right to inform people that this subject means very little to you.
I’m in the same situation, I knew nothing about the Pope except that he existed. Now, I underdstand, they’ll somehow pick a new one, about whom I also intend to know nothing.
Of course!
Only 31% of the population is Christian and among those, lots aren’t into practicing so… yes it’s totally alright.
In the world right now the death matters.. geopolitics… what values will the next pope have and perpetuate and what does that do to and for world leaders- that’s the only significance to me at this point- looking at you USA…
Yes.
It’s only of interest to Catholics. It also has some impact on world affairs, but probably not enough to notice.
Like all the clergy, he was a mere parasite.
I mean, I care about the fact that he was the most liberal pope that’s ever pope’d and a lot of laws around the world can be affected by what the Pope says (regardless if a separation of church and state exists).
But that’s less about the specific individual and more about the title held, and what the next Pope will do and say.
Empathy toward death of anyone is generally a positive/healthy sign.
I’m not catholic and was still taken aback.
From news I understood he was the least judgmental pope, so I imagine his absence opens the doors for someone who could be worse to social progress. Beyond that bit of knowledge, no I don’t have deep feelings more than regular empathy someone passed.
Sure. IDGAF. He’s the head of a malignant organisation.
For real people asked that?! The disconnect between such people and reality is phenomenal.
Same here. My Catholic aunt keeps sending me prayer chain messages, and I’m like… ma’am, I haven’t been to church since I was 12. I feel about as connected to this as I do to hearing about a CEO retiring from a company I don’t work for.
Head of a global paedophile ring is dead? Don’t care.
I don’t care because I have no idea who that fossil is😭
Most of my family is Catholic and no one even mentioned it yesterday in our group chat. The Pope is like a pointless President. He doesn’t really do anything except make appearances.
The Catholic Church is straight ass. Nothing wrong with not giving a shit about an old derelict man who runs a Ponzi scheme.
Yes of course, he was just a fella in a frock. People die all the time, his death is no different.
Dude died when was really old and lived in splendor the last few years of his life. We should all be so lucky.
This question only matters if you are firstly willing to change your view. Otherwise, go on not caring about it and not caring about what others think about your views on it.
I for one do not really care, but it is definitely a notable death that will impact many people.
Its completely fine. In fact, I wouldn’t have noticed it if I wasn’t asked about it so much.
You feel how you feel but you need to question if you know nothing when someone passes away whether you know them or not
Is it allright to who? To someone that really cares about the pope or is religious? Probably not that allright. To someone like me whos only ever been in a church for a wedding or a funeral? On behalf of us, youre good, bruh.
You don’t have to care about him. But if you know people who did care about him, caring about THEM right now is a sign of maturity and empathy. For practicing Catholics, he set a positive tone in many ways that the church hasn’t experienced in memory. His loss, and the uncertainty it creates with who replaces him, impacts them. I’m agnostic, but I can acknowledge other’s feelings and respect their beliefs when they are not.
Every time someone asks me about it, I just say ‘I hope his loved ones find peace’ and change the subject. It’s my go-to response for avoiding conflict while being honest about my level of emotional investment, which is basically zero.
Do you give much of a damn about the other thousands of people that died today? Why should you feel guilty over not caring so much about one of them?
Dude no one in real life is asking how you feel about the pope dying. You didn’t have to make that up to say you don’t care about his passing lol
It’s definitely fine to not care. But don’t be a dick about it to people who do.
I told somebody, “I don’t really have an opinion on it, I’m not Catholic.”
Yes. You aren’t obligated to give a damn about anyone.
Yup it’s okay to not care
Do some googling if you want. He was a really old guy who was doing a lot of good in the world and hopefully left a mark on the Catholic Church to pull it more towards doing good than it has been.
I personally don’t know him but I’m sad the world lost someone in power who was using it for good.
I went a catholic school, I couldn’t give a shit.
sometimes, a public figure performs in a way that is decent… he seemed like he was one of those, at least for Popes. Im not religious in the slightest, but its not good when good voices, a good light, goes out.
Why would you? He lived a good, long life. He did his best to serve others and spoke out against things he perceived as immoral.
You didn’t know the man personally, and your only experience with him was probably through media.
If he trusted that Christ paid the price for his sins, he’s in a much better place.
He’s a fuckin billionaire cult leader cosplaying as a world leader. All I hear was how “humble and charitable and progressive he was” He sits atop a golden throne or when he goes out a bulletproof car. It’s like the Titan submarine.
He was a good guy and it’s normal to be sad when a good guy dies. Yall need to work on your social skills
That is fine. It would be cheering his death like I am sure some self-righteous a-holes did that is incredibly inappropriate.
One less member of the RC Pedo Club as far as I’m concerned. I was raised Catholic and couldn’t care less.
And speaking of religious nonsense, why do people think everyone celebrates Easter?
What makes you think I believe in your nonsense? Happy Easter? Happy absolute ridiculous bullshit you mean? You really think some dude 2000 years ago came back from the dead? Are people morons? I think they are.
Definitely
Some old dude in Italy died, who should you feel anything?
Think the worst part about it is that you need Reddit to confirm.