The pope should definitely not apologise,what for? He was reciting a quote,for those muslims who don't know what a quote is, well is a "word from a text or speech written or spoken by another person". the Pope was merely reiterating the conversations that took place and is recorded some 500 years ago. If Islam was not spread about by the sword what else was used. If Islam does not allow proper dialogue there is no question that force was used to spread it. I am sure that all those who are protesting have not even read the Pope's speech. if the muslims are bent on revenging, then go dig up the guy who made that statement.As a journalist, if i'm writing an article or feature and I quote a person that was interviewed wrongly, then i could get sued.
And how many apology have we got from the muslim extremist so far, with all the bombings i.e London,America,India,Egypt amongst others.
This is the 21st century and it's time the muslims start respecting other people and their religion
2006-09-17 10:46:47 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
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 16:45:19 · answer #1 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
500 years ago the catholic church was hell bent on getting converts into their religion, do you agree that the Spanish inquisitors were vicious sadistic killers murdering innocent people in South America. What if the Muslims had quoted that back to the Pope. This is the 21st century and you should be learning from the story of all religions. How the Jews react to anyone criticising their faith is the same as the Muslims reaction only we get a re-run of the holocaust, as a journalist you must realise that it wasn't only Jews who suffered from the Holocaust yet do you ever hear about them ? And what about the 9 million women murdered by the inquisitors of the catholic church merely for being accused of witchcraft !!! All religions have and will continue to have blood on their hands until we free the world of this blight, the human race as a whole will continue to suffer because of it.....
2006-09-20 23:41:39 · answer #2 · answered by pat P 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, he should not apologize for using the quote in his speech. In addition, I happen to agree with the quote. Islam was indeed spread by the sword from its inception, and is still being spread by the sword by extremists. Various religions at various times in history have been spread by violence, but most have learned their lessons and have become civilized by now. Islam is the only one today that is being spread by the sword (by extremists).
If so called moderate Muslims don't like the truth, they should stand up to fanatical terrorists and get rid of them. If they really believed passionately in peace, tolerance and co-existance, they would have stopped the terrorists in their own countries long ago--and terrorism today would be only a blip on the screen rather than a world-wide problem.
2006-09-17 11:22:31 · answer #3 · answered by Mike N 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The pope did nothing wrong and should apologize for nothing. Muslims should apologize for their typical violent and irrational behaviour. It seems that every time anyone says anything about Muslims they react with violence and mayhem. What the Muslims did was prove that they haven't changed since the 14th century and that the quote is 100% accurate. So what else is new? Wherever there is violence in the world there are Muslims. I am prould of the pope's intelligence and courage.
2006-09-17 10:58:40 · answer #4 · answered by njl433 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I dont know what the Pope has said but I think people should start respecting each other because I think Paranoia has crept in with some peoples deluded understandings of their own religions.
I think if people start reacting to each other the way the do at the moment then we might witness increased troubles around the world.
I think a lot of people use Religion, politics and even sport as an excuse to exercise prejudices and violence to others.
Religion is one of their best excuses. Religion has brought a lot of bloodshed, tears, and resettlement for a lot of people over the years but it has'nt brought anyone a inch nearer to God.
I dont need to read the paper and hear some unfortunate person or community have been hurt or wiped out because they had the wrong religion.
Its disgusting the way the world is heading at the moment with increaed troubles thanks to religion.
I cant set foot on 35% of the planet because there is some bloody war going on or something because of religion.
Its a shame.
We as the human race cant enjoy the planet and live in harmony with each other because of the twisted idiological beliefs of a few people who have to spoil the fun for the rest of us.
its ridicilous
The world was more safer during the Second world war than it is now because thats how dangerous the political climate has become.
Religion and Politics has helped bring the worsest vileness out of humans over the years.
I think we all should reassess the way we treat each other and be ready to appreciate each other regardless of our religious and racial backgrounds and be ready to work with each other.
2006-09-17 11:22:13 · answer #5 · answered by bacheruete1 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well, yes, but he or his assistants should have foreseen that such kind of a quote may be understood as a menace, especially from such figure like the Pope. Nobody tells, neither you do, in what context he was quoting this - everywhere in the news it all appears as a stand-alone piece of his speech. If he was attending an academic (theological) event to discuss in particular the events happened 500 years ago, and if he had made a certain critique after this quote - then yes, I would have agreed with you. So far, I only heard it was some kind of a public event, he made a quote - and that's all. Did someone want it to be publicised like that?
2006-09-17 11:01:09 · answer #6 · answered by Young lady 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I'm not Catholic but I don't thinkt he Pope should apologise.
He was reading from a historical text not expressing a personal opinion.
Muslims have said far worse stuff about Christians and Jews and Hindus!!!!
Besides, muslims get offended if someone so much as FARTS in the wrong place!!! They don't seem to need much of an excuse to start killing people.
I wouldn't be surprised if they started targetting Catholic churches after this. Same old basically.
2006-09-17 11:39:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Read this article and judge for yourself
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Al Qaeda militants in Iraq vowed war on "worshippers of the cross" and protesters burned a papal effigy on Monday over Pope Benedict's comments on Islam, while Western churchmen and statesmen tried to calm passions.
The statement by an umbrella group led by Iraq's branch of al Qaeda came after the Pontiff said on Sunday he was deeply sorry Muslims had been offended by his use of a medieval quotation on Islam and holy war.
"We tell the worshipper of the cross (the Pope) that you and the West will be defeated, as is the case in Iraq, Afghanistan, Chechnya," said a Web statement by the Mujahideen Shura Council.
"We shall break the cross and spill the wine ... God will (help) Muslims to conquer Rome ... (May) God enable us to slit their throats, and make their money and descendants the bounty of the mujahideen," said the statement, posted on Sunday on an Internet site often used by al Qaeda and other militant groups.
2006-09-18 05:10:32 · answer #8 · answered by danielpsw 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the Pope has apologised it is because he fears violence and acts of revenge taken against himself and other Catholics. This is very oppressive. In truth , of course, a Pope cannot apologise because he is thought to be infallible and his role is as God's representitive on earth.
2006-09-17 11:30:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Quite right he should, because he quoted an anti- Islamist Emperor who was under siege at the time by forces of Islam. It is a bit like Asking Bin Laden what he thinks of Christianity isn't it?
2006-09-17 11:42:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋