I wish every religious and political leader had the guts to say what the pope said.
am i right?
2006-09-16 02:24:46 · 12 answers · asked by s21181 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
By saying what he did the pope accomplished nothing, other than creating hatred toward Muslims. How is he brave sitting in his ivory tower spreading stereotypes?
2006-09-16 02:27:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about brave, but I would certainly say he's justififed...
To all you morons out there who believe that what he said was wrong, have a long think about all the horrible things that other religious figures - including Muslim and Islamic leaders - have said about opposing religions throughout history. The world simply would not be what it is today without disparities and disagreements between religions.
Get your head out of your ass and into the 21st century.
2006-09-16 09:58:41 · answer #2 · answered by Kristy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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 14:56:24 · answer #3 · answered by lobo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think his speech was totally blown out of proportion by the media. the Pope didn't offer an opinion about Islam, he was merely quoting someone to prove his point about the incompatibility between religion and war. I think it's ridiculous that Muslims are offended, and even more ridiculous that the media has chosen to take his words out of context to try and stir things up. It's appalling.
2006-09-16 09:46:06 · answer #4 · answered by Taffi 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If only every world leader had a bullet proof Popemobile to hide behind.
2006-09-16 09:33:01 · answer #5 · answered by Nerdly Stud 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The guts to say it and stick by it. He's not standing by what he said if he apologizes right.
2006-09-16 09:30:40 · answer #6 · answered by lilmama 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep.....How about 10 points.
2006-09-16 09:27:25 · answer #7 · answered by Cal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah he is a real brave guy
2006-09-16 09:27:37 · answer #8 · answered by abhinavjoshi_123 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO....HE IS A FOOL WHO LIVES HIS LIFE HIDDEN FAR AWAY FROM THE REST OF THE WORLD , PROTECTED FROM HARMS WAY....( EVEN THOUGH HE IS SAID TO BE CLOSEST TO GOD ) ....HE HAS NO GUTS JUST ALOT OF NERVE!!!HE IS A HATE MONGERER AND A BIGGOT!!!
2006-09-16 09:35:16 · answer #9 · answered by budlowsbro420 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It is probably not his personal opinion, he quoted someone.
2006-09-16 10:26:00 · answer #10 · answered by Maurus B. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋