Pope Francis Says "Couples Who Decide Not to Have kids is a Sign of Selfishness"

Date: 13-02-2015 9:51 am (9 years ago) | Author: Bayo Nelson
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The leader of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis has opined that fertile couple who chose not to have children are selfish and that low birth rate communities are depressed. In his sermon to a gathering of faithfuls at St Peter's square, he stated
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If a generous family of children is viewed as if it were a burden, there is something wrong! As the Encyclical Humanae Vitae of Blessed Pope Paul VI teaches, but having more children cannot be automatically viewed as an irresponsible choice. The choice to not have children is selfish. Life rejuvenates and acquires energy when it multiplies: It is enriched, not impoverished! Children learn to take charge of their family, they mature in the sharing of sacrifices, and they grow in appreciation of its gifts
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Posted: at 13-02-2015 09:51 AM (9 years ago) | Addicted Hero
- Giftous1 at 13-02-2015 11:18 AM (9 years ago)
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Lo and behold Roll Eyes
Posted: at 13-02-2015 11:18 AM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- echeeche at 13-02-2015 12:08 PM (9 years ago)
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 Shocked Shocked Shocked Shocked
Posted: at 13-02-2015 12:08 PM (9 years ago) | Hero
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- Ritabrenice at 13-02-2015 12:29 PM (9 years ago)
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Yes
Posted: at 13-02-2015 12:29 PM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- vimak at 13-02-2015 12:30 PM (9 years ago)
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IF COUPLES DECIDE NOT TO HAVE CHILDREN,IT'S THEIR CHOICE I DON'T SEE ANYTHING WRONG WITH THAT,NEITHER DO I SEE IT AS SELFISHNESS..IT'S A MATTER OF CHOICE...IF U CAN'T TAKE CARE OF CHILDREN NO NEED TO HAVE THEM..
Posted: at 13-02-2015 12:30 PM (9 years ago) | Upcoming
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- osarobo62 at 13-02-2015 05:05 PM (9 years ago)
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the Pope should take a look at those around him...and see how many of them have children.
Posted: at 13-02-2015 05:05 PM (9 years ago) | Hero
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- EMALLY at 13-02-2015 07:07 PM (9 years ago)
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You don't support couples wish not to have kids, but you support gay practice.
Posted: at 13-02-2015 07:07 PM (9 years ago) | Upcoming
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- HOPEA23 at 13-02-2015 07:54 PM (9 years ago)
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Seriously. .so why then do u support gay and lesbian marriage?
Posted: at 13-02-2015 07:54 PM (9 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- sweetypweety at 13-02-2015 08:00 PM (9 years ago)
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How many children does he have? Pot calling kettle black
Posted: at 13-02-2015 08:00 PM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- Abubu86 at 13-02-2015 09:47 PM (9 years ago)
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True talk
Posted: at 13-02-2015 09:47 PM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- martinsohion at 14-02-2015 12:51 PM (9 years ago)
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i think what the pope is trying to say is both him and all unmarried catholic priests are all selfish as married couples not having kids, i am beginning to see change that sweep Nigeria soon involving the Catholic churches Cool
Posted: at 14-02-2015 12:51 PM (9 years ago) | Newbie
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- elchymo at 22-08-2015 04:07 AM (8 years ago)
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True
Posted: at 22-08-2015 04:07 AM (8 years ago) | Hero
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- dareper at 1-09-2015 06:05 PM (8 years ago)
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Hmmm. Like serious?
Posted: at 1-09-2015 06:05 PM (8 years ago) | Hero
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