The Pope and 'couch potatoes'

Del.Monte

Not being one of his flock I usually pay little heed to the Pope, but his appeal to young people not to become 'couch potatoes' struck a cord with me. What say you?

http://www.irishtimes.com/news/world/europe/pope-calls-on-youth-to-reject-turning-into-couch-potatoes-1.2740764

Allinall

Del.Monte wrote: »

Not being one of his flock I usually pay little heed to the Pope, but his appeal to young people not to become 'couch potatoes' struck a cord with me. What say you?

http://www.irishtimes.com/news/world/europe/pope-calls-on-youth-to-reject-turning-into-couch-potatoes-1.2740764

It struck a chord with me too, so I guess I agree with your opinion.

stimpson

Young people should totally get involved in politics and social activism as the pope says. Maybe they could help round up the pedo priests that the church spent so much time hiding away so they can be brought to justice.

AtticusFinch86

Why are the two mutually exclusive? In the last 50 years the general population has become more and more socially and politically active. That's coincided with spread of TV, internet and mobile technology.

You could easily argue that those "couch potatoes" are far more informed and aware of social and political injustices than their counterparts even 20 years ago. As a result (in my experience) people have become more and more opinionated on such matters and therefore are more likely to be "active". That "activism" may not translate into organizing protests, marches, etc. but there are other ways to highlight and tackle issues.

rafatoni

Del.Monte wrote: »

Not being one of his flock I usually pay little heed to the Pope, but his appeal to young people not to become 'couch potatoes' struck a cord with me. What say you?

http://www.irishtimes.com/news/world/europe/pope-calls-on-youth-to-reject-turning-into-couch-potatoes-1.2740764

I suppose your username is a man that says "yes"

mad muffin

It's a call to arms for a modern day crusade.

The_Kew_Tour

If only Catholic Church could fight the Money grabbing Priests and peado ones that are about.

The_Valeyard

AtticusFinch86 wrote: »

Why are the two mutually exclusive? In the last 50 years the general population has become more and more socially and politically active. That's coincided with spread of TV, internet and mobile technology.

You could easily argue that those "couch potatoes" are far more informed and aware of social and political injustices than their counterparts even 20 years ago. As a result (in my experience) people have become more and more opinionated on such matters and therefore are more likely to be "active". That "activism" may not translate into organizing protests, marches, etc. but there are other ways to highlight and tackle issues.

So......keyboard warriors?

Barry Badrinath

Couch potato?!

When's the last time any of you saw him play a game of Astro?

I sure as hell havent seen him collect a race number neither.

Fcuking Pope Potato.

fryup

thats rich coming from him, he spends half his time sitting on his arse

Alf Stewart.

The "Pope"

I thought he died? Wasn't he shot in turkey?

Del.Monte

fryup wrote: »

thats rich coming from him, he spends half his time sitting on his arse

Oh come on, the man's nearly 80 and I'm sure has a much more demanding schedule than most people half his age.

Fleawuss

In imgur speak:
Pope probably: If I say this then I am relevant.

Del.Monte

AtticusFinch86 wrote: »

Why are the two mutually exclusive? In the last 50 years the general population has become more and more socially and politically active. That's coincided with spread of TV, internet and mobile technology.

You could easily argue that those "couch potatoes" are far more informed and aware of social and political injustices than their counterparts even 20 years ago. As a result (in my experience) people have become more and more opinionated on such matters and therefore are more likely to be "active". That "activism" may not translate into organizing protests, marches, etc. but there are other ways to highlight and tackle issues.

I can't agree, in my opinion those who were already politically or otherwise active have used social media, the internet etc. to further their aims while the bulk of people use it for selfies, pornography and goddamn gaming such as the present craze with Pokemon Go.

fryup

Del.Monte wrote: »

Oh come on, the man's nearly 80 and I'm sure has a much more demanding schedule than most people half his age.

well why do pope's have to so old anyway?? why not go for someone younger & energetic

andekwarhola

fryup wrote: »

thats rich coming from him, he spends half his time sitting on his arse

I can see where you're coming from but most of the people on here (or any other forum) could only dream of having the potential audience for their views and pronouncements that he does.

Like anything, it's easy to seek its hypocritical weak spots but surely it's positive in some sense that a religious leader is addressing a billion plus adherents with a message that isn't blow up people that have different beliefs to you or women are subhuman etc.

Zxclnic

fryup wrote: »

well why do pope's have to so old anyway?? why not go for someone younger & energetic

Yes, yes.......and why not and a woman pope indeed!

Fr_Dougal

Zxclnic wrote: »

Yes, yes.......and why not and a woman pope indeed!

Because bears.

Zxclnic

Fr_Dougal wrote: »

Because bears.

Fair enough Dougal.

Del.Monte

fryup wrote: »

well why do pope's have to so old anyway?? why not go for someone younger & energetic

http://www.wikihow.com/Become-Pope

Off you go now and let us know how you get on.

RobertKK

The Pope made a valid statement, what is sad is how some want to bring in the child abuse scandals as if it somehow relevant to what the Pope said.

Lace up your shoes or boots and get out and help to make the world a better place, and not be a couch potato is a positive message he gave the 1.6 million young people who attended World Youth Day.