More from the left on the new pope

I saw this over at Hugh Hewitt's blog today.

From the Minneapolis Star Tribune: "Greater roles for women, a more welcoming posture toward gays and lesbians, and a moderation of views on sexuality, genetic research, euthanasia or contraception to prevent AIDS -- none of these is likely to gain ground under Benedict. As a Vatican official, he also opposed Turkey's entry into the European Union, forbade German Catholics from sharing communion with Lutherans at a joint gathering in 2003..."

There is a lot more from the usual suspects of the MSM and I encourage you to go to Hugh's site and read the whole thing. There are also many links to sites where people actually know what they are talking about.

My problem with arguments like these is that it puts you in a position to look like a homophobic person (or an xxxxphobe for whatever position you are opposing). With the exception of greater roles for women and the opposition of Turkey into the EU, these are not unique stands of Christians in general, as well as many other if not all religions.

Pope Benedict's position on homosexuality has its roots in the bible, the same with euthanasia and embryonic stem cell research. Hello people! His sticking to the scriptures is kind of a job requirement for his position.

The elitist left wants validation for the morally bankrupt paths that they have chosen to follow. Somebody needs to tell them that there has been a change in the tide, not only in this country, but around the world as well. Social liberalism has had its day and brought such wonderful things to our society such as herpes and AIDS and a generation of people wanting hand out after hand out. To be honest with you, I am tired of it, and I'm tired of paying for it.