cheezgrits
Thought pirate
No. I don't hate Catholics. I think you are using the hate card for those who disagree which is wrong because that is manipulation. People who don't have any power or feel powerless usually use manipulation. People should be allowed to disagree. That is why people are afraid of helping others because people can accuse so you might find yourself in a nursing home one day with people being very very careful around you because you can accuse anyone at any time.
Megachurches do cause problems for residents and there are ordinances or special permissions needed to have a megachurch. Imagine taking 60 minutes to leave the parking lot and having volunteers place cones to show people where not to park. This is why townships have rules and cities should have rules in place before a Pope is allowed to visit.
1. The Pope isn't "allowed" to visit, he, like any other head of state, is invited.
2. Rules in a city for a visit from a head of state or any other dignitary are called procedures, policies and plans. And yes they have them, you saw them in action. Sadly, security is required for any visiting dignitary. The Pope, more so than others, due to the fact he is the leader of the world's largest church.
3. Please tell me you aren't relegating the Catholic church to a "megachurch" comparison. It's a real church, Joel Osteen has a theater and business.
4. Pretty sure you don't hate Catholics, just a strong dislike for the Catholic religion. How's that?