Editorial: All government rests on obedience but democracy requires independent thought as well. How to reconcile them?
Pope Francis wishes the faithful would kiss his hand less often. He’s the pope, so they should obey him. But kissing his ring is one of the things that marks him out as worthy of obedience. If they don’t think he’s special enough to be honoured that way, why should they take any notice of his opinions?
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