While watching the video of Pope Francis's address to Congress, I was wondering how much of his speech would be heeded. Throughout the time the pope was talking, the audience would repeatedly clap and stand up. It seemed hypocritical to me that they would be applauding his comments, but they had passed laws that conflict with his speech. One example of this would be when the pope said that it is crucial to defend life at "every stage of development". This would include dignity and respect for the unborn. Many of the politicians in Congress are pro-choice, and I felt as though their applause was hollow. Furthermore, Pope Francis discussed the importance of the family unit and the necessity to maintain the same fundamental, traditional definition of family. In contrast to the pope's message, Congress recently declared same-sex marriage legal. Although there are many differences between the ideals of Congress and the pope, there are some commonalities that can also be found. There seems to be a common cry for an end to racism and prejudices, a correct use of natural resources, and the need to be aware of our others and meet their needs. I hope Congress truly listened to Pope Francis, and perhaps, will make some decisions based off his petition.
I agree with Elizabeth in regard to how superficial the applauding seemed to be. Similarly to when we go to weekly mass, people appear to be so touched in the moment but revert back to their old ways as soon as it is over. The audience appeared so supportive of the Pope's comments regarding the protection of life and family, but I am sure that many of them will continue to vote in support of laws that violate human rights and dignity. On a different note, the Pope addressing Congress shows how deeply the values of Christianity are embedded in American culture and government. As we learned in AP Government, Church teachings greatly influenced the Founders' decisions when developing American government. I found it interesting when the article stated that nearly one third of the members of Congress are Catholic. I am now curious as to how these members vote...Do they vote in a manner that supports Church teachings or do they vote in a manner that conflicts with Church teachings?
"Similarly to when we go to weekly mass, people appear to be so touched in the moment but revert back to their old ways as soon as it is over. " Yes, because they aren't in relationship to Christ- or they would let Him live in them when they leave Mass!
I also agree with Sera and Elizabeths comments. The audience and even the overall tone of the article was very superficial. I think that the audience seemed supportive overall and their reactions were over analyzed. Obviously different political groups are going to react differently and have different opinions, however, in my opinion, most of the topics discussed were nationally recognized and accepted as things that needed to change. Some of the topics were slightly more controversial but again most of the audience seemed supportive of the laws spoken about in regards to human rights and dignity.
Pope Francis visiting America and addressing Congress was a big deal for America. Even in out pledge of Allegiance we state "one nation, under God". The founders of our country based principles on those of religious beliefs. I agree with the above statements and hope as well that Congress genuinely listens to the words the Pope spoke. Personally though I respect the small group of people in Congress who did not always stand and applaud. It is okay to have differing opinions and it is hypocritical to pretend you agree with something just because the Pope is in your presence.They did not try to outwardly disagree but they politely showed they're differing opinion by staying seated.
I definitely agree with Lindsey that our country needs to return to its roots. Our country was based on religious morals and we need to remember those in dealing with controversial issues in the world today. I think it was very positive and courageous for the Pope to stand up in front of the leaders of our country and challenge them. I thought it was very intellectual for him to reflect on past major leaders of our country that are especially known for going against prejudices and precedents and calling for change on very controversial issues that most were afraid to challenge. He used our history to make a point that we need to do the same now. I liked how he appealed to both parties in Congress. I believe that showed a fairness in the Pope and that he understands the various stances on problems. His ideals and proposed solutions are not simply defined by his religious affiliation, but also by his honest opinion about how to make our world a better place.
When watching the Pope speak before Congress, all I could think of was the contradictions between what the Pope was preaching and what Congress supports. One of the Pope's main points was the importance to respect the dignity and quality of life in all stages. Not only does this apply to the federal funding of abortion in many states, but also the death penalty and capital punishment. Just as Elizabeth said, it was ironic that the Congress seemed to be so moved and affected by the Pope's speech, yet they are the people who made abortion and capital punishment legal. I hope Congress actually remembers and considers what the Pope said. It would be incredibly disrespectful to one of the most influential and powerful leaders in the world if we disregarded his whole message, especially after he traveled all the way to our country.
I also agree with Sera and Elizabeth. While I was watching the speech, I was moved by the great words the Pope was saying. I found it vey annoying, however, when members of Congress would clap or stand right in the middle of him making a point. I wanted to stand there and yell "Just let him finish". These men or women were clearly trying to make it seem that they cared about the issue he was referring too. While I'm sure they stand for the issue, by standing they are almost boasting that. I feel that they should actually being doing something rather than just standing during a meeting with the Pope. I can almost guarantee that people who stood went back to their office and made no changes to what they were doing before.
While watching the Pope speak before congress I couldn't help but think about how the catholics religious beliefs and the congress beliefs differentiate. The Pope brought up very realistic problems that congress needs to remember such as the refugee surplus and how it is our duty as Americans and people of God to step in and help out. With congress not putting fourth any help with the surplus of refugees in Europe they still proceed to stand up and clap for the Pope. I personally was irritated and thought they were a distraction. Also, I noticed that the Supreme Court stood behind Pope Francis none of them clapped or stood up one time, which I also thought was completely rude considering how big of a deal this was to America.
While watching Pope Francis speak to congress, I couldn't help but smile. The fact that Pope Francis brought up how special life is and how we should respect it. Considering he was talking about capital punishment, most people would understand it was also about abortion. Also, Us Catholics are so strong in our beliefs about being prochoice that I'm pretty sure many people in the audience understood it was also covering abortion. I also loved how the Pope addressed Congress and displayed how deeply the values of Christianity are in American culture and even our government each and every day.
I would have to agree with Lindsay in saying that the pope coming to America was a very bid deal. I was lucky enough to go see the pope in Philadelphia and could see the looks of hope that filled each persons face. I think that the pope gave a sense that things were changing in this world and that people's rights must start to be respected. Standing in the largest crowd I've ever been in, I realized that all of those people wanted the same thing. Each wanted to hear what the pope thought of everything that was going on in the world, all of the despair and destruction. I think at this point in time, we really needed someone to come in and say that something must be done, someone to come in and give people hope that soon tragedy could be lessened if we take action. Connecting this to hearing him speak to congress, I think that he brought up issues and solutions to these issues that should be looked into by our government. I agree wholeheartedly wi him and his stance on capital punishment especially and I hope that the U.S. Will listen.
Watching the Pope address Congress was a great honor. The audience was hanging on every word he was saying, which to me seemed very hypocritical. Many of the pope’s views were applauded, even though a lot of the people present in the audience, who were applauding, didn’t agree with his views. I agree with the statements above especially Sera’s, and I hope that Congress takes the Pope’s views into perspective and actually uses some of his great ideas to make our country a better place to live. All in all, the Pope has a lot of amazing ideas that congress should put into action, which can ultimately help our government in a very positive way.
It was amazing to see the Pope address congress about very real things going on in America today. He addressed very real issues about capital punishment, abortion, and the refugee surplus. The Pope was very kind about the way he addressed everything he did, and I hope congress can really learn from all that he said. I personally think they're very disrespectful for not acknowledging (or maybe just being too prideful) how important the Pope's visit was, especially to us Catholics. As Christina mentioned, they did not even stand to clap for him the entire time he spoke. As congress leads America, I hope they can really follow the Lord, by really taking in what the Pope talked about.
i agree strongly with what Elizabeth said. Instead of the congress repeatedly clapping after every statement Pope Francis made, they should have instead actually listened to what he was saying. He had a point to everything he said and obviously has many different beliefs then what the congress has.I feel like he was fair in what he was saying and adressed both parties in congress. I hope that they actually took into perspective what he said an what he believes they should do.
Pope Francis is such an amazing person to look up to regardless of your religion. He came here to the United States, which was so exciting. I was very moved by Pope Francis' speech. He delivered it very well to Congress. However, as McKenna said, it was very frustrating to watch because Congress would continuously interrupt the Pope by applauding and standing in the middle of his points. It guess it is nice that they are showing that they like his speech, but it is also disrespectful because they wouldn’t let him finish before doing so. It almost makes you wonder if they really cared about what he was saying or if they were just "buttering him up" so to say because he is the Pope. It can be very hard sometimes to tell when people are being sincere. I hope that Congress was sincere in their affirmation for the Pope's speech and they really try to listen to what the Pope is saying.
While watching the Pope speak I couldn’t help but notice a few things. Like the others have said already, many would try and cut him off while he was in the middle of trying to make a point. It was extremely disrespectful and I believe it reflects just how much Congress was truly willing to listen to the Pope. If they were really wanted to listen to his speech and listen to his words they would. But like many politicians, they are just as two faced as always. When you pass laws that directly contradict what the Pope said is hypocritical.
While watching the video of Pope Francis's address to Congress, I was wondering how much of his speech would be heeded. Throughout the time the pope was talking, the audience would repeatedly clap and stand up. It seemed hypocritical to me that they would be applauding his comments, but they had passed laws that conflict with his speech. One example of this would be when the pope said that it is crucial to defend life at "every stage of development". This would include dignity and respect for the unborn. Many of the politicians in Congress are pro-choice, and I felt as though their applause was hollow. Furthermore, Pope Francis discussed the importance of the family unit and the necessity to maintain the same fundamental, traditional definition of family. In contrast to the pope's message, Congress recently declared same-sex marriage legal. Although there are many differences between the ideals of Congress and the pope, there are some commonalities that can also be found. There seems to be a common cry for an end to racism and prejudices, a correct use of natural resources, and the need to be aware of our others and meet their needs. I hope Congress truly listened to Pope Francis, and perhaps, will make some decisions based off his petition.
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DeleteI said the same thing when watching
ReplyDeleteI agree with Elizabeth in regard to how superficial the applauding seemed to be. Similarly to when we go to weekly mass, people appear to be so touched in the moment but revert back to their old ways as soon as it is over. The audience appeared so supportive of the Pope's comments regarding the protection of life and family, but I am sure that many of them will continue to vote in support of laws that violate human rights and dignity. On a different note, the Pope addressing Congress shows how deeply the values of Christianity are embedded in American culture and government. As we learned in AP Government, Church teachings greatly influenced the Founders' decisions when developing American government. I found it interesting when the article stated that nearly one third of the members of Congress are Catholic. I am now curious as to how these members vote...Do they vote in a manner that supports Church teachings or do they vote in a manner that conflicts with Church teachings?
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Delete"Similarly to when we go to weekly mass, people appear to be so touched in the moment but revert back to their old ways as soon as it is over. " Yes, because they aren't in relationship to Christ- or they would let Him live in them when they leave Mass!
DeleteI also agree with Sera and Elizabeths comments. The audience and even the overall tone of the article was very superficial. I think that the audience seemed supportive overall and their reactions were over analyzed. Obviously different political groups are going to react differently and have different opinions, however, in my opinion, most of the topics discussed were nationally recognized and accepted as things that needed to change. Some of the topics were slightly more controversial but again most of the audience seemed supportive of the laws spoken about in regards to human rights and dignity.
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DeletePope Francis visiting America and addressing Congress was a big deal for America. Even in out pledge of Allegiance we state "one nation, under God". The founders of our country based principles on those of religious beliefs. I agree with the above statements and hope as well that Congress genuinely listens to the words the Pope spoke. Personally though I respect the small group of people in Congress who did not always stand and applaud. It is okay to have differing opinions and it is hypocritical to pretend you agree with something just because the Pope is in your presence.They did not try to outwardly disagree but they politely showed they're differing opinion by staying seated.
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DeleteI definitely agree with Lindsey that our country needs to return to its roots. Our country was based on religious morals and we need to remember those in dealing with controversial issues in the world today. I think it was very positive and courageous for the Pope to stand up in front of the leaders of our country and challenge them. I thought it was very intellectual for him to reflect on past major leaders of our country that are especially known for going against prejudices and precedents and calling for change on very controversial issues that most were afraid to challenge. He used our history to make a point that we need to do the same now. I liked how he appealed to both parties in Congress. I believe that showed a fairness in the Pope and that he understands the various stances on problems. His ideals and proposed solutions are not simply defined by his religious affiliation, but also by his honest opinion about how to make our world a better place.
ReplyDeleteThese are points well-made that I HOPE YOU WILL GET THE CHANCE TO MAKE IN Lansing!
DeleteThese are points well-made that I HOPE YOU WILL GET THE CHANCE TO MAKE IN Lansing!
DeleteWhen watching the Pope speak before Congress, all I could think of was the contradictions between what the Pope was preaching and what Congress supports. One of the Pope's main points was the importance to respect the dignity and quality of life in all stages. Not only does this apply to the federal funding of abortion in many states, but also the death penalty and capital punishment. Just as Elizabeth said, it was ironic that the Congress seemed to be so moved and affected by the Pope's speech, yet they are the people who made abortion and capital punishment legal. I hope Congress actually remembers and considers what the Pope said. It would be incredibly disrespectful to one of the most influential and powerful leaders in the world if we disregarded his whole message, especially after he traveled all the way to our country.
ReplyDeleteEspecially the Catholics in Congress- Pelosi, Leahy, et. al.
DeleteI also agree with Sera and Elizabeth. While I was watching the speech, I was moved by the great words the Pope was saying. I found it vey annoying, however, when members of Congress would clap or stand right in the middle of him making a point. I wanted to stand there and yell "Just let him finish". These men or women were clearly trying to make it seem that they cared about the issue he was referring too. While I'm sure they stand for the issue, by standing they are almost boasting that. I feel that they should actually being doing something rather than just standing during a meeting with the Pope. I can almost guarantee that people who stood went back to their office and made no changes to what they were doing before.
ReplyDeleteI agree. They are pharisaical
DeleteWhile watching the Pope speak before congress I couldn't help but think about how the catholics religious beliefs and the congress beliefs differentiate. The Pope brought up very realistic problems that congress needs to remember such as the refugee surplus and how it is our duty as Americans and people of God to step in and help out. With congress not putting fourth any help with the surplus of refugees in Europe they still proceed to stand up and clap for the Pope. I personally was irritated and thought they were a distraction. Also, I noticed that the Supreme Court stood behind Pope Francis none of them clapped or stood up one time, which I also thought was completely rude considering how big of a deal this was to America.
ReplyDeleteYup- business as usual after the Holy Father left- and there are many Catholics in Congress
DeleteWhile watching Pope Francis speak to congress, I couldn't help but smile. The fact that Pope Francis brought up how special life is and how we should respect it. Considering he was talking about capital punishment, most people would understand it was also about abortion. Also, Us Catholics are so strong in our beliefs about being prochoice that I'm pretty sure many people in the audience understood it was also covering abortion. I also loved how the Pope addressed Congress and displayed how deeply the values of Christianity are in American culture and even our government each and every day.
ReplyDeleteYes- our Judeo-Christian national heritage- yet many Catholics in Congress will not vote to de-fund Planned Parenthood (they get $$ from our taxes)
DeleteI would have to agree with Lindsay in saying that the pope coming to America was a very bid deal. I was lucky enough to go see the pope in Philadelphia and could see the looks of hope that filled each persons face. I think that the pope gave a sense that things were changing in this world and that people's rights must start to be respected. Standing in the largest crowd I've ever been in, I realized that all of those people wanted the same thing. Each wanted to hear what the pope thought of everything that was going on in the world, all of the despair and destruction. I think at this point in time, we really needed someone to come in and say that something must be done, someone to come in and give people hope that soon tragedy could be lessened if we take action. Connecting this to hearing him speak to congress, I think that he brought up issues and solutions to these issues that should be looked into by our government. I agree wholeheartedly wi him and his stance on capital punishment especially and I hope that the U.S. Will listen.
ReplyDeleteGeorgia did not. We must get involved in the New Evangelization movement
DeleteWatching the Pope address Congress was a great honor. The audience was hanging on every word he was saying, which to me seemed very hypocritical. Many of the pope’s views were applauded, even though a lot of the people present in the audience, who were applauding, didn’t agree with his views. I agree with the statements above especially Sera’s, and I hope that Congress takes the Pope’s views into perspective and actually uses some of his great ideas to make our country a better place to live. All in all, the Pope has a lot of amazing ideas that congress should put into action, which can ultimately help our government in a very positive way.
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DeleteYes, especially Sera's
DeleteIt was amazing to see the Pope address congress about very real things going on in America today. He addressed very real issues about capital punishment, abortion, and the refugee surplus. The Pope was very kind about the way he addressed everything he did, and I hope congress can really learn from all that he said. I personally think they're very disrespectful for not acknowledging (or maybe just being too prideful) how important the Pope's visit was, especially to us Catholics. As Christina mentioned, they did not even stand to clap for him the entire time he spoke. As congress leads America, I hope they can really follow the Lord, by really taking in what the Pope talked about.
ReplyDeletei agree strongly with what Elizabeth said. Instead of the congress repeatedly clapping after every statement Pope Francis made, they should have instead actually listened to what he was saying. He had a point to everything he said and obviously has many different beliefs then what the congress has.I feel like he was fair in what he was saying and adressed both parties in congress. I hope that they actually took into perspective what he said an what he believes they should do.
ReplyDeletePope Francis is such an amazing person to look up to regardless of your religion. He came here to the United States, which was so exciting. I was very moved by Pope Francis' speech. He delivered it very well to Congress. However, as McKenna said, it was very frustrating to watch because Congress would continuously interrupt the Pope by applauding and standing in the middle of his points. It guess it is nice that they are showing that they like his speech, but it is also disrespectful because they wouldn’t let him finish before doing so. It almost makes you wonder if they really cared about what he was saying or if they were just "buttering him up" so to say because he is the Pope. It can be very hard sometimes to tell when people are being sincere. I hope that Congress was sincere in their affirmation for the Pope's speech and they really try to listen to what the Pope is saying.
ReplyDeleteWhile watching the Pope speak I couldn’t help but notice a few things. Like the others have said already, many would try and cut him off while he was in the middle of trying to make a point. It was extremely disrespectful and I believe it reflects just how much Congress was truly willing to listen to the Pope. If they were really wanted to listen to his speech and listen to his words they would. But like many politicians, they are just as two faced as always. When you pass laws that directly contradict what the Pope said is hypocritical.
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