To the article’s point. There is something inherently ironic about the Shopping Mall which in of itself is essentially an icon of American style Capitalism being built during the papacy of Francis. A noted critic of both Capitalism and the U.S
The mall isn’t in St. Peter’s or a religious institution. You could argue though it violates the principle of the story by being essentially right next door to St.Peters.
The issue with the money changers wasn’t so much they were doing what they were doing. Though undoubtedly he frowned on it. It was that they were doing it inside the Temple. Which was his fathers house.
Mass can be held anywhere, that doesn't permanently consecrate the ground and make it a church. If it did, they'd be pushing in-person mass just to claim territory...
And their gold was confiscated and now they have to work to earn a living. Nice job white hats. NCSWIC
"Do we have the gold?" Q: Yes.
^^THIS
To the article’s point. There is something inherently ironic about the Shopping Mall which in of itself is essentially an icon of American style Capitalism being built during the papacy of Francis. A noted critic of both Capitalism and the U.S
Question? How would Jesus feel about this mall? He overturned the moneychangers in the temple and they were only selling passover related items.
The mall isn’t in St. Peter’s or a religious institution. You could argue though it violates the principle of the story by being essentially right next door to St.Peters.
The issue with the money changers wasn’t so much they were doing what they were doing. Though undoubtedly he frowned on it. It was that they were doing it inside the Temple. Which was his fathers house.
It is in the Vatican which can be considered a temple all by itself given that mass has been held outside of St. Peter's.
Mass can be held anywhere, that doesn't permanently consecrate the ground and make it a church. If it did, they'd be pushing in-person mass just to claim territory...
True, but it isn't like somebody is holding an annual mass in the shadow of a mall. This is church property that has been consecrated centuries ago.
Pope (dope) on a rope...Corruption dying on the sacred vine...
A deciver is pretending to be the head of the church. - a person or thing that makes somebody believe something that is not true.
donations are down, who wants to give money to this corrupt evil man and his Minions.
Maybe the professional beggars can rent a store there, now.