When the Pope made his remarks, quoting part of a book that had in its pages a damnation of Islam as evil, I secretly cheered. I don't believe Islam itself is evil, and I don't believe the Pope is sacred. I myself am a Pagan. What made me cheer was the fact that someone was finally calling Islam to task for something.
Islam is like Michael Jackson. Michael Jackson was cool once. He was popular and easy to be around. Then, he started going a little screwy. He started saying and doing things that seemed contradictory to what he had stood for for so long. When people questioned his new look, his new act, his many controversies, he didn't answer the questions directly. Instead, he got defensive and demanded an apology to avoid answering for his different actions.
I think Islam is the same. People may bill it as a peaceful religion, but it seems anything but peaceful. And I'm not referring to the terrorism. I'm referring to the riots last year about a stupid cartoon.
2006-09-17 17:08:31 · 16 answers · asked by Bastet's kitten 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The fact that the Pope was quoting from an ancient conversation doesn't help Islam's case. You kill people in riots because of a cartoon? You demand, and get, an apology from the Pope because he quoted a simple conversation? Why is Islam so nervous? What does it have to hide? Are its mighty protestations nothing more than a decoy to lure our attention away from asking pertinent questions? I think so.
2006-09-17 17:37:39 · update #1
No, not in secret.
I was cheering aloud.
Islam is not a peaceful religion in current practice, sorry to say.
Oh, and aziz? You weren't secret about it. You lovely murderers-at-heart were dancing in the streets.
There's a big difference between quoting an ancient conversation and murdering 3000 people. Very big difference. The fact that you would even compare the two is exactly the problem with modern Islam.
2006-09-17 17:16:16 · answer #1 · answered by LooneyDude 4 · 2⤊ 5⤋
I don't think the Pope had any right to come out and publicly say those things about Islam. I think he has the right to his own beliefs but I also think that what he said was in no way helpful to anyone. If he was looking to just stir the pot, then mission accomplished.
I agree that rioting over cartoons or books or words isn't a good way to get positive attention for a religion of peace. I don't in any way think that all Muslims thought rioting was a good idea so I don't paint them all with the same brush. I think there is a majority of very good Muslims who are trying to help move parts of their religion into the future regarding keeping your cool among haters and they need the help and understanding of those of us who aren't Muslim, but are tolerant of peoples right to believe what they want. Remember when a certain religion burned all heretics? They got a grip and moved forward and I think the Muslims that get too hot tempered will also need to move forward and worship in peace. Don't blame all for some though. Please.
TO THE ANSWERER JADED:
"p.s. You're sick and twisted to compare Isam to Michael Jackson. You offend me. There was a time when being Catholic made one a target for ridicule and hate. Pagan.....figures. "
So, there was a time when just being Catholic made one a target for ridicule and hate, huh? You liked that time so much you decided to enforce it on Pagans? We don't all think like the Asker and frankly, I'm extremly offended that you thought it okay to tack that last line onto your P.S.
2006-09-18 00:34:32 · answer #2 · answered by Miss. Bliss 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you do even the most shallow research you will discover that the Pope was quoting a discussion between two men which happened in (I think) 1400 AD. His remarks were NOT his, he answered a question with a quote. I'll leave the research for the details to you.
2006-09-18 00:17:31 · answer #3 · answered by gunnlino 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
People could say the same thing about Pagans. I can see it now, they'll say you worship the devil, and you are a witch. Sure on the surface it looks good, but any one can pick out what is construed as negative and label you with a title that is not you at all. We need a little more tolerance and a lot less ignorance.
2006-09-18 00:19:54 · answer #4 · answered by Melanie 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
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.
2006-09-18 00:24:22 · answer #5 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
And I am going to bring up that many Muslims bombed places and hurt people in retaliation for what the Pope said. HELLO??? Are they not making the Pope's point for him? Good question.....but you lost me with the Michael Jackson alliteration!
2006-09-18 00:11:23 · answer #6 · answered by The Nag 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Yes it's a wonderful time to be an atheist as we see all these religions doing what they do best, fighting with each other over an illusion.
2006-09-18 01:48:58 · answer #7 · answered by brainstorm 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"it seems anything but peaceful" -- you need to read more.
I am a Roman Catholic, and I think the Pope was wrong. And I'm still trying to figure out what possessed him to start on that topic to begin with. He has some nerve -- to speak that way about a religion that reveres our Jesus Christ as a confirmed Man of God.
p.s. You're sick and twisted to compare Isam to Michael Jackson. You offend me. There was a time when being Catholic made one a target for ridicule and hate. Pagan.....figures.
2006-09-18 00:15:14 · answer #8 · answered by Stormy 4 · 2⤊ 4⤋
Do you know the moral of the saying " Don't let the kettle call the pot black". It basically means that do not say bad things about others when you yourself are not that good either.
2006-09-18 00:15:00 · answer #9 · answered by Teh halia 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I agree. Something did need to be said and I think that some Muslims seem to think that their beliefs and actions are untouchable and unable to be criticised. They should be able to take a bit of constructive criticism and care what the rest of the world thinks about the fallout and consequences of their behaviour as it affects others as well.
2006-09-18 00:12:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋