Re: OK, time for a religious topic

From: Anne Vasquez (annevasquez_at_NOSPAMhotmail.com)
Date: 02/24/05 

Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2005 18:14:23 GMT

The article I just finished reading said he hadn't needed intubation. I
don't know whether or not what you heard is a more recent update. I
would assume he would receive the same medical care that they would give
to anyone else, don't know about the theological aspects.

Anne

Griz wrote:
> I just heard on the news that the Pope has "had a tube put down his throat
> to help him breathe."
>
> Now in my book that's a respirator or vent, right?
>
> WHY WOULD THE TOP POP IN THE CATHOLIC RELIGION take a measure like this?
>
> It sends me back to my medical theology class when we debated this topic in
> a lively manner for a LONG time!
>
> Just curious what the deep thinkers here think.
>
>