It seems there has been a bit of "back peddling" with regards the "infallible" popes statement of a few days ago.
A spokesman from the vatican has issued a clarification of the popes words and guess what? It didn't mean what you thought it meant.
It's not really a matter of atheists joining the club. The Goodly unGodly, whether they want it or no, are sure of a seat at his table.
I hope you'll excuse a little cut & paste here:
"The secrets of hearts will be brought to light as well as the conduct of each one toward God and toward his neighbor."
Good, decent, people would conduct themselves in such a fashion that there will be no impediment found to stop them enjoying eternal happiness.
I don't think everything a Pope utters is ex cathedra. And you are responsible for your interpretation on his words of wisdom. I looked at your link. Apologies but seems a lot to read through this morning. but I'm sure you are right.
Wharton, Courage? Why? has a pope ever been honest or shown any sign of integrity? Popes can get away with murder and often have since they are adored by their sycophantic followers. Anyone who is prepared to subject millions to untold misery to support an ill considered point of dogma deserves no respect.
ludwig - So you admit they are risible insults then? Good lad, 10 out of 10 for honesty. "They're" is an inane generalisation which is an insult to anyone with an IQ above room temperature.
Wharton hasn’t told us why the pope and his cronies should be exempt from criticism – or from ridicule - but no doubt his reasons, if they are ever forthcoming, will make interesting reading.