CNN: Pope says better an atheist than a bad Christian
Pope Francis has caused heads to turn once again.
The pope who has not problem speaking his mind - on the environment, women and gays- now suggest that being a nonbeliever is no worse than being a bad Christian.
The pope delivered this message during a homily in Rome, according to CNN .
“So many Christians are like this, and these people scandalize others,” Francis said during morning Mass at Casa Santa Marta, according to Vatican Radio. “How many times have we heard — all of us, around the neighborhood and elsewhere — ‘But to be a Catholic like that, it’s better to be an atheist.’ It is that: scandal.”
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Shelia has worked at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution for more than 30 years. Previously, she worked at The Lexington Herald-Leader and The Louisville Defender. Her beat is a bit of a mixed bag that includes religion and spirituality, culture and trends, race and aging. She earned degrees from Spelman College and Northwestern University.
