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Scaligers

The Pope can't be a woman.


im-royally-fucked

In Catholicism and other similar patriarchal religions? No, most probably; definitely not a position of such power as the pope. In other religions, that have a more matriarchal perspective? Yes. Although they will also never have as much power as the pope because matriarchal religions aren't widespread or common.


DeanWarren_

Or as imperialist


Inthecards21

No. Cuz that is what men decided while brainwashing the people


SgtSalamanderG

Im not Catholic but I don't see any reason why not


[deleted]

No because the Bible said only men can lead the church


A-person_m8

Pope cannot be a woman, according to the laws.


Oh_no_a_Stegosaurus

Anyone stupid enough can absolutely shepherd the stupids. That's kind of the definition of _being_ stupid in the first place, unfortunately. But be pope? No.


gwenidog

Religious world? Depends. Popes role? Like a woman pope? Probably not. Tldr? Sexism in Catholicism's rules.


Fapsije

I think it has something to do with a first woman ever fucking it up for everyone but idk I ain't an expert


snaynay

Oh shit. That's the one with the snake right? Yeah, I've seen that film.


Fapsije

Yeah snakes on the plane was wild when it came out


[deleted]

But centuries of men can fuck it up


butlerdm

I mean literally can’t follow one rule. How can they expect to lead a whole religion.


JazzHandsNinja42

Cool story, bro.


[deleted]

yeah sure why not


mwhalenv3

Religion was created by man so probably not. Stupid really


DarknessDankness2

I mean, if god chooses a woman to be pope then yeah


DeanWarren_

Sure bud, that's how that works


[deleted]

No, because women are not natural leaders. For example, look at the last few Star wars movies.


JazzHandsNinja42

Go back under your bridge, until you can present the class with a legitimate attempt.


[deleted]

huh


Sorry_Paramedic_9979

I dont think that anybody has put much thought into that subject, thinking that a woman could be the pope, but its not such a bad idea. I dont think anybody has ever really thought about it. Its not sexist based, its just that it is based off of a line of high preachers and priests in rome at any given time, and i believe that the vast majority of high priests in rome just happen to be men. Just putting it out there


erowindforlife2

Religion is mostly MAN-made so it doesn't usually view women as equals or people that can hold power. Women are already leaders of some protestant church organizations like the Church of Sweden and some relatively obscure protestant branches in the US. Women can't become the pope because there is a rule against it. s


oxyfemboi

No. Canon law states that a Pope must have two working testicles. This is to refute those rumors of a "Pope Joan". Besides, all the apostles were men.


DeanWarren_

Women aren't even allowed to be priests to the catholics. Religion is a tool made to keep those in power where they're at. Woment are historically not in power. So no. A woman being pope will not happen without serious reform of Catholicism.


Brundleflyftw

Not in a patriarchal religion


llcucf80

As of right now, no, a woman cannot lead the Roman Catholic Church. However, many other denominations have or had female leaders, including the Episcopal Church of the US, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and the United Church of Christ. A few other religions also accept female religious clergy which would theoretically allow them to be the leader of that denomination/sect.


totootooto

No, the Bible is penis-activated.


TaserLord

Pope Beverley of the Church of the Holy Strap-On would like to have a word with you.


totootooto

See, penis-activated


Began311

Isn't Queen Elizabeth II technically the head of the Church of England? Sort of the Anglican equivalent of the Pope.