2006-09-15 02:17:14 · 26 answers · asked by Just enquiring/ inquiring 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Have you actually read what the Pope said?
Here is a link to the English translation of the Pope's controversial speech: http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/benedict_xvi/speeches/2006/september/documents/hf_ben-xvi_spe_20060912_university-regensburg_en.html
With love in Christ.
2006-09-17 16:19:22 · answer #1 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Stupid or not, the Muslims are showing what their real psyche is truley about.
Don’t you see the irony in Muslims being able to desecrate a Christian Temple in Jerusalem by spreading feces on images of Christ? But a Christian leader (the Pope) can’t remind people of what 14th century Byzantine emperor Manuel Paleolous II said about the profit Mohammad several hundred years ago. It wasn’t even the Popes own words or thought. He was repeating what Paleolous II supposedly said. . What’s with the hypersensitivity anyway?
The Muslims can dance in the streets; shout and yell; raise their fists all they want to but I do not believe the Pope owes Muslims an apology for anything.
Some have contended the terrorists are a form of radical Islam and a small minority of the faith. They say the large majority of Muslims are a peaceful people. I am beginning to wonder about these claims when I see the reported millions in the streets protesting what the Pope repeated.
Two faced or what? Is Islam a peaceful religion or a violence based religion? By what I am seeing and hearing, I would have to conclude the latter.
2006-09-15 23:02:37 · answer #2 · answered by scubadiver50704 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Pope doesn't act stupid. Remember that the Catholic churhc and the branches of Islam are bitter rivals. Anyone remember reading about the Crusades when the Christian Europeans under the guidance of the pope invaded Jerusalem and pushed out the Muslims. Hundreds of thousands were slaughtered. You have to keep in mind that both faiths genuinely belive that the other side is going to burn in hell, so why pretend to be friendly?
2006-09-15 09:20:46 · answer #3 · answered by I am Jared From Subway 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Must be losing his mind! Could this be a genetic thing - Hitler you know). In a civilized society barbarism always has a tendency to rise to the surface despite all of the trappings. If he cant handle the job of being pope, Germany (a fitting habitat for him) is always an option. The work of a pope is to bring about peace in the world not to start a world war.
2006-09-15 09:26:22 · answer #4 · answered by worriedaboutyou 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, the Pope has no reason to apologize, he quoted a 14th century emperor and it was taken out of context. I know of no other religion in recent history that has been as militant, radical, and terroristic as the Islamic radicals. Almost all terrorist acts have been in the name of Islam, all beheadings, suicide bombing, and torture has been in the name of Islam. The rest of the world should demand an apology from the Islamic clerics, and a pledge for them to stop the senseless violence done by these so called true believers.
The following was provided by another member in response to a similar question, it seems to reinforce the propensity toward violence.
Ishaq:544 “Muhammad commanded the people to prepare for the foray [raid, incursion, sortie, attack, or assault]. The Messenger informed his troops that he was going to Mecca. He ordered them to prepare themselves and ready their equipment quickly. He said, ‘O Allah, keep spies and news from the Quraysh until we take them by surprise in their land.'” Fundamental Islamic organizations like Hamas, Hezbollah, Islamic Jihad, and al-Qaeda offer the same prayer today.
Ishaq:544 “Hassan incited the men, reciting: ‘This is the time for war. Don't feel safe from us. Our swords will open the door to death.'” And so it would be forevermore.
Qur'an 9.5 “When the sacred forbidden months for fighting are past, fight and kill the disbelievers wherever you find them, take them captive, beleaguer them, and lie in wait and ambush them using every stratagem of war.”
2006-09-16 15:06:59 · answer #5 · answered by lobo 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I heard the comment, but am not familiar with the verse he allegedly quoted. Maybe he spoke it out of context. Joseph Ratzinger before becoming the Pope, was at the head of the organisation for (modern form---(inquisition) The Doctrine of the faith.
2006-09-15 09:40:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Bring it on the pope.Fair play there aint many pontifs got the balls to speak out against the islamic state.thay think they know it all, and that Allah and The great(but not so great)prophet Mohammed cant ever be wrong.Guess what the popes right and islam for once is wrong..
I take it just chill is another brain washed muslim to..
2006-09-15 09:23:45 · answer #7 · answered by martinsbits2000 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
what were the comments? And no,the Pope dosent act "stupid"
2006-09-15 09:22:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
I don't know who he thinks he's fooling with his apology. Christianity and Islam have always warred with each other. They're both bogged down in draconian dogma that can barely be glazed over with a veneer of civility.
2006-09-15 09:20:23 · answer #9 · answered by Eldritch 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
the pope at least has the guts to say that mohomed was an evil man. A trait that most leaders lack nowadays.
pope needs to be commended on this. he is a brave man indeed
2006-09-15 09:23:20 · answer #10 · answered by walking stick 1 · 1⤊ 3⤋