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How to interpret Pope Francis
What’s the deal with Pope Francis?
If you’re a Roman Catholic, you are obliged to believe that he’s the leader that God wants the Church to have right now. Contrary to popular misunderstanding, however, that does not mean every statement or action that he undertakes is infallible.
After all, people’s words and actions can have different consequences across the years than might seem probable while they’re happening. Think of Peter’s denial of Jesus. A pundit on the ground in ancient Jerusalem might have opined that Peter, the first pope, had all but killed the infant Church in the process of its messy birth. God had other plans.
Sakonnet Times Commentary
Ignore the threats and lies; vote for budget #2
Supporters of higher taxes in Tiverton are saying a lot of negative things. They’re calling people who disagree with them “outsiders,” as if we don’t count in our own community. They’re threatening to take full-day kindergarten away from children. They’re lying about what the budgets do.
If you’re interested in the truth on these matters, see TivertonFactCheck.org. My purpose, here, is to explain how Budget #2 — the 0.9% budget — is part of a positive vision for Tiverton.
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