Opinion of Pope John Paul II

[Torie]

A generally poor opinion. He had his good points (he reached out to Jews in particular, and helped take down the Evil Empire), but was very rigid theologically. I still can't forgive him for spending time opposing condom distribution in Africa to fight AIDS. He couldn't quite manage to really apologize for St Bartholomew's massacre however. I guess reaching to Protestants was a bridge too far, particularly since the Evangelicals are converting Spanish American (and Brazil) in droves.

[Torie]

...since the Evangelicals are converting Spanish American (and Brazil) in droves.

I am awfully disturbed by this trend.  Catholic countries, particularly down South America way, are so much more free than the US (the prime example of an Evangelical Protestant controlled country).  One can only hope these freaks never become the majority in places like Brazil.

No doubt you had Venezuela in mind, no?    One man's "freedom" is another man's strait jacket.