There are those who get their kicks out of tearing down the belief systems of others. I know, because I'm often guilty of it everytime I come across some wide-eyed, green freshman in college who just "discovered" Ayn Rand and Objectivism.
There are a lot of things that religious figures, like the Pope, represent that I have serious issues with. But in a world era where we are often so lacking in figures of any moral authority -- or at least have any noteworthy attempt at doing such -- I welcome those who try to elevate the debate beyond who is making the fastest buck, driving the latest car, exploiting child labor in the latest third world country, etc. We've otherwise lost our Ghandis, our Martin Luther Kings, etc., and they've been replaced with arguably much more cynical role models for the world.
So maybe the Pope is not YOUR Pope. Fine. But he does represent for millions an aspiration to be better people living just lives. And this Pope has done a lot of good, unselfish things for the betterment of all the people in the world. That much, at least, is worthy of respect.
And all if this is particularly relevant to a Juve forum because the respect shown to this man translates to Serie A cancelling their games this weekend.
No one is asking anyone to believe in someone or something they don't want to. They're just asking to spare the selfish act of taking pot-shots at their respected leaders for your own personal self-gratification for just a little while.
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