While it is lovely that Il Papa Benedict is here having a gay old time in Sydney, I am concerned he is leading his happy pilgrims into an unsustainable and deadly lifestyle.  Personally, I think they are being conned.  This post is not intended to be one of my anti-religious rants.  Far from it.  I have liked what the church has done in regard to providing health care and education.  I may even like Pope Benedict.  I am sure has lots of good things going for him.  I like his little red shoes.  The Pope wears Prada.  Read more »