In a new interview, Britain's former Prime Minister has publically questioned the Pope's attitude to homosexuality. "Carry on rethinking": Tony Blair Quizzed by gay UK magazine Attitude, Blair said there was a "huge generational difference' on acceptance of LGBT people. "There's probably that same fear amongst religious leaders that if you concede ground on an issue like this, because attitudes and thinking evolve over time, where does that end? "You'd start having to rethink many, many things. Now, my view is that rethinking is good, so let's carry on rethinking. Actually, we need an attitude of mind where rethinking and the concept of evolving attitudes becomes part of the discipline with which you approach your religious faith." Asked whether there could be a pro-gay Pope in our lifetimes, Blair said he didn't know. "Look, there are many good and great things the Catholic Church does, and there are many fantastic things this Pope stands for," he opined. "But I think what is interesting is that if you went into any Catholic church, particularly a well-attended one, on any Sunday here and did a poll of the congregation, you'd be surprised at how liberal-minded people were."
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First published: Thursday, 9th April 2009 - 11:20am