The Pope wants to save elite yuppies

The Pope thinks everyone in the world sees the world as described in the modern sociological idea of "Liquid modernity":

“Liquid modernity” represents a change from what Bauman called “solid modernity.” Bauman wrote that the “liquid” modern man values individualism over social ties. He “flows through his own life like a tourist, changing places, jobs, spouses, values and even sexual orientation and gender.”

what is wrong with this?

uh, reality?

but my real objection is basic anthropology.

It describes the mindset of the elite culture of the west with rich, independent individuals who live without ties.

It does not describe the culture of the majority of "deplorable" Americans, nor the culture in most non western European societies where you see yourself not as an isolated individual, but as part of a family and community, with ties of love and obligation to others.

"who am I to judge" to the rich independent westerner means if you are rich, you can schtupp all you want to (and don't forget; if the spouse objects, well she is rigid and judgmental. Yup. we had a party upstairs again last night.)

Sigh.

But the few who dare to point out the problem find they are being silenced, not on theological grounds but because they are harming the unity of the church, so shut up.

longer version on my bitchblog.