Muslims around the world expressed outrage Friday over
Pope Benedict XVI's comments on Islam,
Why are they so outraged, Christianity takes these kinds of comments all the time and never bats an eye or lifts a finger, why are the muslims so ready to riot if Islam is peaceful???
Benedict quoted from a book recounting a conversation between 14th century Byzantine Christian Emperor Manuel Paleologos II and a Persian scholar on the truths of Christianity and Islam.
"The emperor comes to speak about the issue of jihad, holy war," the pope said. "He said, I quote, 'Show me just what Muhammad brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached.'"
Benedict did not explicitly agree with the statement nor repudiate it.
The Pope was just stating what had happened and not condemning anyone, what gives??? Is it because this might be true?? Why is this such an issue if Islam is peaceful??
Give me your ideas
2006-09-15
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