In response to the Pope's recent university speech, in which he quoted a 14th century exchange between a Muslim and a Christian, in which the Christian said "Islam is a religion spread by the sword" Muslims have had violent protests in several countries. To date, Islamic rioters have burned five churches to the ground, and are threatening more violence.
The Pope said he regretted that his comments offended some Muslims, but the Muslims are demanding a more expansive apology. In the interim, their violent riots and condemnations continue.
Islamists keep telling us that Islam is a "religion of peace," yet they seem unable to tolerate any criticism. First, the outrage over a cartoon -- now this. Do you believe their "outrage" is at all justifiable? Do you believe that given the Islamic response to criticism, that others should censor their speech? Lastly, do you believe Islam is, or could be, at all compatible with a free world?
2006-09-17
09:36:55
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