Why is the Pope not playing more of a role in the Israel&Lebanon war? Shouldn't he be doing interviews, using the media to grow support against the evils and wrongs of the war?
Actually I guess my question is more, why isn't he?
2006-08-08 05:25:08 · 7 answers · asked by Ufoolme 2 in News & Events ➔ Current Events
As usual the Pope is speaking out but the world is not listening.
July 23: Pope Benedict XVI Calls for Mideast Cease-fire: http://www.christianpost.com/article/20060806/23537.htm
July 30: Pope urges Lebanon ceasefire: http://www.mb.com.ph/archive_pages.php?url=http://www.mb.com.ph/issues/2006/07/31/MAIN2006073170541.html
Aug 2: Pope reiterates call for immediate ceasefire in Lebanon: http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20060802/en_afp/mideastconflictpope_060802172027
Aug 5: Pope appeals to 'moral forces' to bring Mideast peace: http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20060805/en_afp/mideastconflictvatican_060805203055
Aug 6: Pope Presses Bid to End Mideast Fighting: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060806/ap_on_re_eu/mideast_fighting_vatican_1
With love in Christ.
2006-08-08 18:30:31 · answer #1 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
See link
2006-08-08 12:27:43 · answer #2 · answered by Rjmail 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Vatican isn't like US who has an active role everywhere there are crisis. the Vatican believes it should only advice but not take active role in the politics of the world and that is wrong. In the US there is no separation between church and state( the pledge of allegiance says "one nation under God" for a reason), so its our fundamental duty to decide over everything that goes on in this world, and people to obey us that's what it says in the Bible, "thou shall obey Americans." The people of that region should know better a new world order is coming and USA will rule the world.
2006-08-08 12:40:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He has absolutely no influence on the peoples involved in the war. If he was to take action he would have to be careful not to put himself into a situation where it looked like he was choosing sides, this may frighten him to not speak out to loudly.
2006-08-08 12:38:10 · answer #4 · answered by not too bright 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is what he said
CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy, JULY 30, 2006 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI appealed for an immediate cease-fire in the Middle East, hours after Israeli missiles struck several buildings in a southern Lebanon village, killing dozens, most of them children.
"In the name of God, I appeal to all those responsible for this spiral of violence, so that they immediately put down their weapons on all sides," the Pope told pilgrims and tourists today at his summer residence in Castel Gandolfo, south of Rome. They had gathered for the recitation of the midday Angelus.
"In this moment," the Holy Father said, "I cannot help think of the situation, ever more grave and more tragic, that the Middle East is going through: hundreds of dead, many wounded, a huge number of the homeless and refugees; houses, towns and infrastructure destroyed; meanwhile, hatred and the desire for revenge grow in the hearts of many.
"I ask governing leaders and international organizations not to spare any effort to obtain this necessary halt to hostilities and so to be able to begin to build, through dialogue, a lasting and stable concord for all the people of the Middle East."
Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah guerrillas is now in its 19th day.
Benedict XVI, who plans to spend most of the rest of his summer in Castel Gandolfo, said: "I appeal to all people of good to continue and to intensify the shipment of humanitarian help to those populations so tested and needy.
"We entrust this sorrowful petition to the intercession of Mary, Mother of the Prince of Peace and Queen of Peace, so venerated in Mideast countries, where we hope to see soon reign this reconciliation for which the Lord Jesus has offered his precious Blood."
Two thigs strike me.
One: Why does he not appeal to World Leaders direct instead of a load of pilgrims and students?
Two: Why does he entrust the mission of peace to Mary? Surely he should be praying to God.
And for goodness sake why do the Catholics continually refer to the pope as 'The Holy Father'. No pope has EVER been Holy. They're just men like the rest of us. Call him what he is, The Bishop of Rome.
2006-08-08 13:28:06 · answer #5 · answered by quatt47 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the pope was in the hitler youth when he was a kid . so i think it would be better for him to stay out of it
2006-08-08 12:30:38 · answer #6 · answered by stanyazfan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You haven't been listening
2006-08-08 12:30:33 · answer #7 · answered by ritalehr 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋