There has ben a tremendous clamor over what Pope Benedict said (read), during his visit to Germany...
2006-09-20 23:22:31 · 16 answers · asked by marnefirstinfantry 5 in News & Events ➔ Other - News & Events
Omg he has apologised TWICE already
Those rats that are rioting over there don't deserve an apology anyway!
2006-09-20 23:26:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
It’s a pity that the Pope has chosen to exacerbate a world divide over religious lines that have nothing to do with the real problems humanity faces today, and it is saddening to watch how humanity in the post-cold war era has shifted from a real divide to absurd divides that contribute to humanity’s deteriorating material as well as moral and ethical tragic status quo under the U.S.-led globalization world order.
It's like quoting Bin Laden at ground zero on the five year anniversary of 9/11. Unless you're quoting him to call him crazy, don't expect applause from the audience.
John Freedland wrote in the Guardian on September 19, "This is what makes the Pope's defenders so disingenuous when they insist that he was merely engaged in a 'scholarly consideration of the relationship between reason and faith'. He is not a lecturer at divinity school. He is the head of a global institution with more than a billion followers…When he digs out a 700-year-old sentence that could not be more damning of Islam…he has to know there will be consequences."
Attacks on churches in the West Bank should be condemned and should be used as an example of what not to do when offended by a Pope that has done nothing for suffering Palestinian Christians—especially at a time when Christians and Muslims should be uniting (as many have) against a brutal Israeli occupation that dominates every facet of their life.
One does have to be weary of who these "unknown groups" attacking the churches are, just as one had to be weary of the non-nationalist group that sprung up in Gaza and kidnapped the two Fox news journalists.
Those seeking unrest will prey upon incidents like this (taking on a transparent cover) and use the Pope as an excuse.
It was reported by the media that Hamas and Fatah both forcefully condemned the attacks and, as Khalid Amayreh reported, "Sheikh Muhammed Hussein, the highest-ranking Muslim clergyman in East Jerusalem described the bombing as 'immoral, unethical and injurious to Palestinian unity.'"
The West is systematically destroying half the countries in the Middle East and has its eye on a couple more. Muslims have the right to be infuriated by the Western world's collective effort to control the Middle East by force—this includes the policy pushed forth by the Pope.
So next time you Catholics drop money into that collection plate, you should wonder where your money is going.
2006-09-23 00:05:54 · answer #2 · answered by aboosait 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can't believe all these answers! He was quoting a Christian not long after the Crusades who was bashing Islam. Why on earth would he quote a medieval Christian unless he were to condemn the atrocities of the Crusades?? Not only that, a Christian he doesn't agree with! Believe me, the Muslims know as much or more about the Crusaders do than many Christians.
As a role model for one of the largest religious groups in the world, he should have been more sensitive to Muslim beliefs. He has just given his followers more ammunition for bashing Islam. Just what we need in today's world of peace and forgiveness.
And his "apology" was that he was sorry the Muslims were offended -- not that he said anything inappropriate. Incredible for a man in his position!!! It had to be a deliberate slur!
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2006-09-21 15:59:38 · answer #3 · answered by Hatikvah 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It amazes me just how touchy all these religious types are. Sure the pope owes islam an apology for not pandering to the petty pedantic minds of those who use any excuse to kick up a fuss. A while ago it was cartoons (welcome to the 21 century, the age of civilised man).
Islam could also apologise to the rest of us for inspiring suicide bombers etc.....
As Frank Zappa said, "We are dumb and ugly, so if god made us in his image the he must be dumb and maybe a little ugly on the side".
So go forth and smite down....well, anyone you fancy as long as they read a different book to us. (as quoted from all religious books)
2006-09-21 07:42:42 · answer #4 · answered by Old Cynic 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He clearly does not. To believe that he does is to support the rule that no person anywhere under any circumstances can speak any words that might be taken as critical of Islam, even if those words are another's and only quoted in order to discuss them. That is an outrageous assault on free expression, which is a fundamental human liberty.
Do you believe that those nations where government leaders chant "Death to America" owe the American nation (an actual nation, unlike the fictional one you refer to in your question) an apology for their remarks, which are actual threats that are sometimes acted upon? The hypocrisy of Muslims on this subject is staggering, as is that of those who criticize the Pope and his religion in harsh terms in consequence of this controversy.
2006-09-21 13:21:58 · answer #5 · answered by BoredBookworm 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
he has ,but the radicals are calling a death threat on him.he only spoke about something that happened in the 14 th,century.but they want revenge in a big way.they can burn our flags.say that the holocoust never happened.blasphem every religion.and they get away with murder.but say something trifle to them and they shout "jihad"and its not a delicate question.people should realize what a mess the islamic extremist are doing.i respect all faiths,but this one takes the cake.from mikhal in israel.
2006-09-21 13:31:52 · answer #6 · answered by mikhal k 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO definitely not!. If Muslims don't like what the pope said then that's just tough! .
The world outside of Islam is FREE,- free speech and the right to free expression is very important..The Islamic world has to learn that the teachings of Allah and Islam are seen by many has the root of all evil simply because of the actions of those who seek to change the world by violence in the name of Allah!.
I'm for one! - are sick to death of Muslims who rant and rave about what they are going to do!. ill kill you!! ill blow you up! , death to the infidel .I'm fed up of idiotic young men who think that by blowing themselves and other Innocent people up they'll get to live forever in paradise.. The fools ought to realize that the only thing they gain is a few moments of notoriety and then nothing more than a blood stain on the floor .
If it wasn't so depressing it would be funny!..
2006-09-21 07:31:59 · answer #7 · answered by robert x 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
No, he doesn't owe an apology. He was quoting something and Muslims took it that he said it directly. They are looking for anything right now to use . Yes, the Pope represents Catholics, but he doesn't represent all Christians in the USA, yet, extremist are using what he said to, "kill all western Christians". Even Catholic people in America had nothing to do with what he quoted, yet these people want to go after them.
2006-09-21 07:02:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
No he doesn't owe them an apology. There are plenty of people who spew crap about Catholics, and other Christian sects, and we don't demand an apolgy from anyone from the Nation of Islam.
When I hear what they say about Christians, I think to myself, wow they are way off based with what they believe in (compared to my beliefs) and way off base about me, they can do the same.
2006-09-23 21:42:04 · answer #9 · answered by jensantosleon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All he did was speak the truth from their own holy writings. That some extremists have responded as barbarians isn’t his problem.
People of the world should be pointing at those who respond as rabid animals in response to words. This clearly defines the cultural clash that is dominating the world.
2006-09-21 07:04:25 · answer #10 · answered by Randy 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If the pope said I couldn't bowl and couldn't throw then more power to the pope because I can't bowl or throw. The answer is no.
2006-09-21 06:41:58 · answer #11 · answered by Neil S 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋