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Pope condemns geneticists ‘who play at being God’ – World – Times Online: “Pope condemns geneticists ‘who play at being God’
By Ruth Gledhill, Religion Correspondent

Pope Benedict XVI will deliver a blistering attack on the mores of modern society

THE Pope will deliver a blistering attack on the “satanic” mores of modern society today, warning against an �inane apologia of evil� that is in danger of destroying humanity.
In a series of Good Friday meditations that he will lead in Rome, the Pope will say that society is in the grip of a kind of �anti-Genesis� described as �a diabolical pride aimed at eliminating the family�. He will pray for society to be cleansed of the �filth� that surrounds it and be restored to purity, freed from �decadent narcissism�.
Particular condemnation is reserved for scientific advances in the field of genetic manipulation. Warning against the move to �modify the very grammar of life as planned and willed by God�, the Pope will lead prayers against �insane, risky and dangerous� ventures in attempting �to take God�s place without being God�.

The Pope has not actually composed the prayers for the traditional Way of the Cross, but is certain to have given his blessing to the Good Friday meditations at the Colosseum.
Their author is Archbishop Angelo Comastri, Vicar General at Vatican City. The tone of the meditations is striking in its contrast to the contemporary fashion for feel-good religion.
While some will regard their emphasis on sin and the dark side of human nature as retrograde, others will welcome them as a sign of the strong and conservative leadership that Pope Benedict XVI was elected to provide.

Yep. I’m almost giddy! (although that could be the tinnitus! ha ha )

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