Religious backtracking

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This latest statement from the Vatican hierarchy, supposedly clarifying (but really dismissing) the statement of the Pope, is designed to keep Catholics in fear and under control.  The Pope got too close to changing Catholic doctrine in his previous statement, saying atheists could be saved, and his horrified controllers in the Vatican immediately stepped up to disagree with the words of their supposed "leader."  From this public slap-down, Pope Francis will either learn to understand his place in the Vatican (servant, not master) or end up like Pope John Paul I who conveniently died 30 days into his reign when he made it clear he was going to "change some things around here."  Oops.  Not allowed.  JFK and RFK found out the same thing when they set out to do some real good in the political world. 

A good book to read about John Paul's demise, with a lot of behind-the-scenes information, is "In God's Name" (see: http://www.amazon.com/Gods-Name-Investigation-Into-Murder/dp/0786719842 )  The author David Yallop is a highly regarded investigative journalist and "seeker of justice." He has overturned opinion with every book he has written, continuously uncovering injustice and truth in his research into the Derek Bentley case, Carlos the Jackal, and the murder of John Paul I.

As one reviewer writes about "In God's Name":  This is a difficult book to digest for faithful Roman Catholics like myself. It is the story of a wonderful priest who loved the poor and wanted the church to improve the quality of life for Catholics. Pope John Paul the First was a man who would not seek to impose Christian solutions on non-Christians; he was someone who was sensitive to social problems and open to dialogue; with a commitment to the search for unity; a good pastor, a good shepherd in the way that Jesus was; a man who sincerely believed that the church should not be out of date but be a relevant, nurturing factor in the lives of Catholics worldwide.

The press called him the "Smiling Pope." However, in reality Albino Luciani, who wished to be called Pope John Paul the First and became the first double name in the history of the papacy, was a man of enormous faith. What a shame his 33 days as pope in 1978 was the shortest stint since Pope Medici Leo XI in 1605 who only served 17 days. In all likelihood, he had the inner strength and intelligence to be the greatest pope in the history of the Vatican.

To this end, "In God's Name: An Investigation into the Murder of Pope John Paul I," by highly regarded journalist David A.Yallop is a work of monumental research and importance. The author dares to point a finger at the financial corruption within the Vatican. He names names...Michele Sindona, Roberto Calvi, Lucio Gelli, Cardinal John Patrick Cody of Chicago and Bishop Paul Casimir Marcinkus in Vatican City all conducted illegal activities. And Albino Luciani was determined to put an end to it.

This well-written book is difficult to put down. Quite naturally it is officially condemned by the oligarchy in the Vatican. However, I think it is important for all interested in the pursuit of truth to read this compelling book and draw one's own conclusion. The evidence is hard to ignore. The conclusion is based on facts. It is truly hard to imagine but I am now convinced that Pope John Paul the First was murdered because he dared to promote positive change and rid the Vatican of corrupt banking practices. Highly recommended.