NEW POPE..........NO CHANGE!!!
It only took five ballots to get Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, the archbishop of Buenos Aires elected Pope. He will be known as Pope Francis. He is a social conservative with a sympathetic attitude toward the poor. Even as a cardinal, Bergoglio had a strong presence among the poor of the city. I was in Buenos Aires last year and was shocked by the huge population of poor people. The number of people living on the streets is truly disheartening. However, I do not think Bergoglio's past work in the poor sections of Buenos Aires will send any message of optimism to the Catholics outside of South America, particularly those in Europe and North America.
The European & North American Catholics are more concerned about his theology. They will be disappointed to learn of his 19th century conservative views. This is not a man who will tolerate contemporary social values influencing Church dogma. He views homosexuality as unnatural and sinful, is opposed to same sex marriage, will not permit the ordination of women and has outdated views when it comes to human sexuality. Most of the western world's Catholics have long left the Church, but those remaining tend to be progressive when it comes to church policy so they will find little to cheer about with this new appointment.
To be honest, I do not know what other outcome one could expect given the process. Let's face it; locking up over a hundred unmarried senior men in a chapel to select a leader in complete secrecy is no prescription for selecting someone suited to the modern world.
About Me
- Dr. Larry McConnell
- The author of the awarding winning book Cardiac Champs; a book that teaches people with heart disease, particularly heart attack survivors, how to live a healthy, vigorous, happy life while effectively managing the emotional turmoil that so often accompanies heart disease. Latest book.... A Primer For Old Guys: Eat Smart, Exercise and Be Happy is scheduled for publication in the Spring of 2014
Wednesday 13 March 2013
Friday 8 March 2013
It Has Been Awhile!!!
I have been working on a new book so no time for posting. Due for publication in December.
There has been a lot of talk in the news about the over consumption of salt. A genuine problem. It is a good time to start monitoring the amount of salt you consume. You may get a surprise!
Just about everyone eats too much sodium because it is present in all kinds of salt and most people like the taste of salt. It is a bummer, but you will notice that all the good tasting sauces are very high in sodium. Indeed, it is an additive in a lot of our food. Yet, your body only needs a small amount of sodium. At our ages, the upper daily sodium limit recommended by Health Canada is 2,300 mg, but a daily intake of 1,200 to 1,300 mg is deemed adequate.[1] You should know that you can get the required amount by eating healthy foods since many naturally contain small amounts of sodium. Indeed, it is advisable to stay away from sea salt and refined salt as much as possible. Don't add salt when cooking, avoid deli meats and packaged snacks, and don't use table salt.
A good way to avoid over consumption is to stay away from packaged foods. Take the time to cook.
The men in red are about to elect a new Pope. I am for the Canadian!!
I have been working on a new book so no time for posting. Due for publication in December.
There has been a lot of talk in the news about the over consumption of salt. A genuine problem. It is a good time to start monitoring the amount of salt you consume. You may get a surprise!
Just about everyone eats too much sodium because it is present in all kinds of salt and most people like the taste of salt. It is a bummer, but you will notice that all the good tasting sauces are very high in sodium. Indeed, it is an additive in a lot of our food. Yet, your body only needs a small amount of sodium. At our ages, the upper daily sodium limit recommended by Health Canada is 2,300 mg, but a daily intake of 1,200 to 1,300 mg is deemed adequate.[1] You should know that you can get the required amount by eating healthy foods since many naturally contain small amounts of sodium. Indeed, it is advisable to stay away from sea salt and refined salt as much as possible. Don't add salt when cooking, avoid deli meats and packaged snacks, and don't use table salt.
A good way to avoid over consumption is to stay away from packaged foods. Take the time to cook.
The men in red are about to elect a new Pope. I am for the Canadian!!
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