2006-09-17 14:46:55 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
He already spoke against the war in Iraq. Uhh, the crusades have been over for centuries. I wish the same could be said of the Muslims Jihad of expansionism.
2006-09-17 14:52:03 · answer #1 · answered by parepidemos_00 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Pope did speak out forceful against the Iraq war. Where were you? Also, John Paul II apologized for the crusades while in Syria. After this, no Christians committed any acts of violence. Go figure.
2006-09-17 22:22:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pope Benedict was addressing jihad in general: the forcing of conversions by violence. In the speech you take to task, he did not mention any particular battlefield, either modern or ancient. He therefore is under no compulsion to "even the score" by condemning the soldiers in Iraq or ancient crusaders. All those trying to force a conversion "by the sword" fall under his comments, whether Christian, Buddhist, Jew, or Muslim. All are immoral and illogical.
BTW, US and UN soldiers currently in Iraq are NOT on a missionary journey. There are no threats being made if Muslims do not "convert" to Christianity. They are there to stabilize the country, which is currently teetering towards a civil war, because SUNNI'S and SHIITE'S can't sit at the same table without bringing jacket bombs!
And the americans are the terrorists? Please!!!!!
2006-09-17 22:05:29 · answer #3 · answered by MamaBear 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No! why should he condemn the crusades, when the christians were going to free the holy land from the infidel who took it over(muslims) with out asking permission, and by sword. I think its time Islam apologised for invading the Holy Land, Spain , Italy, France and Northern Africa. Oh yeah, and for currently invading Christian countries in Africa, and eastern Asia.
2006-09-17 21:53:25 · answer #4 · answered by judy_r8 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Since the US aren't apparently trying to convert people to Christianity by force in Iraq, it seems unlikely that the Pope would have had that situation in mind when he referred to spreading faith through violence in his lecture. The Crusades might well qualify though.
2006-09-17 21:52:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Modernist interpretations notwithstanding, it is clear that military jihad—even in its expansionist form—is an authentic part of Islam.
No matter how you cut it, Muhammad was not only a religious leader, but a military leader who waged war against his enemies as soon as he had the means. Following his example, Muslims quickly carved out an enormous empire. And what ended Muslim expansion was not a change of heart or doctrine, but European military might.
Furthermore, the traditional doctrine of jihad remains alive to this day.
This means that Christians should not accept the sweeping claim that Islam is a religion of peace. There’s just too much contrary evidence.
On the other hand, Christians shouldn’t jump to the conclusion that their Muslim neighbors are bomb-toting fanatics: Even Muslims who believe in militant jihad don’t necessarily like violence.
Instead of fearing or hating Muslims, Christians should view them in light of our duty to preach the gospel. For as 2 Tim. 1:7 reminds us, “God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”
2006-09-17 22:03:03 · answer #6 · answered by Niguayona 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Islam is the ultimate source of violence and murder. Christianity and the rest of humanity has been defending itself from the insane teaching of the false prophet Mohamed for 1400 years. Brace yourself Islamists and Jihadists . Please leave all Christian lands . You have incited a righteous anger of which you shall see no end.
911 NY, Chechnya, England, Spain, Bali, India , Thailand, Armenia......Jerusalem and Constantinople Will be justified.
2006-09-17 21:56:13 · answer #7 · answered by TOTALITY 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋