As someone living outside of the United States and the leader of a massive Church – Pope Francis spoke.
Just like Trump did in Charlottesville, Pope Francis equated both candidates.
Vice President Harris for her stance on abortion and for Trump, it was his “concept’ of immigration.
To the flock – both are “evil”, it’s up to you, choose the “lesser’ of the two.
That’s a hard turn for Catholics to take.
Because burnt in their brain – abortion has been issue number one.
So when it comes to politics and voting, the deal is already done.
There was never really a “choice” for the flock to make.
What for Pope Francis has changed?
Each candidates’ position on the issues he identified, are the same.
Though, this time for Trump, if successful, there won’t be any guard rails.
There is much evil behind Trump and his Republicans’ feed to the belief that the Country needs a strongman to rule, regulate and constrain.
The masses are too stupid or ignorant to make decisions and decide the direction the Country ought to take.
So they, as government will decide for them.
Isn’t that what the Church says with its strict stance on abortion?
There is no room, leeway or choice to think or do different.
Life-saving options and free-will are not important.
As have many others, Pope Francis’ simplified, narrow-minded assessment of the situation does not take into account what’s really at stake.
Truly, stark differences in scenarios for America, depending on which candidate is President.
It’s also evident that “evil” is more relevant when you consider each one’s character and intent.
Which translates to their political aspirations, plans, who and how they represent.
Vice President Harris – for the people, of good intent and wanting for all Americans to do well.
While Trump and his Republicans behave like they’re auditioning for positions when they go to hell.
Pope Francis has also ignored Trump’s, Republicans’, Conservatives’ and right-wing’s attack on America’s soul.
That has made people more open and bold in their choice for someone lacking empathy, morals and integrity.
Taking away the “village” from communities.
Clearly a danger to America’s safety and security.
As is, the “us against them” politics, topped with inflammatory rhetoric.
Whether some think Trump is fit or not, they are willing to hand him the presidency.
That is a reflection of the change, the taint, the moral decline in American society.
Somehow that “evil” in Pope Francis’ mind, is secondary.
He has equalized, sanitized and normalized Trump and the extreme right.
In doing so, he’s also sanctioned what Christians for Trump have already been doing – Embracing wrongdoings and sin to give God wins.
Additionally, does Pope Francis realize that those who support Trump have been brain-washed into “anti-immigrant”?
That sentiment in US is far more dangerous and apt to do more harm than reversing the strict abortion ban.
And often what Trump’s loyalists do, it is God’s name that they use.
God apparently gave Christians, including Catholics for Trump a new rule –
Do whatever you deem necessary, as long as you give me the glory.
Trump and his Republicans put Christianity on the world stage.
Others, including Vance, highlighted the Catholic faith.
From where and how they stand, neither looks great.
In fact, they show the harm that organized religion can do.
That’s why some members choose to cut themselves loose.
Harm done through attendance, active support or guilt by association could destroy spiritual growth.
Standing by radical and harmful is damaging to the soul.
It’s hard to see, even as the negativity, hate and chaos take their toll –
Christians, including Catholics and their leadership, stay on the same road with those who disposed of fundamental religious values and teachings.
Replacing them with their own.
And that’s what the flock now follows.
With the blessing of those who spiritually lead.
Promoting the evil, by helping the strong man and likes of Hitler to succeed.