In light of the recent statemenst made by Pope Benedict regarding the Nation of Islam/Muslim faith and the reaction stemming from those statements, should the Pope keep his schedule to tour countries in the Middle East with the conflict continuing throughout that part of the world.
Abdullah Gul, Foreign Minister of Turtkey, said it's O.K. for the Pope to visit Turkey in spite of a strong presence of terror organizations within the highly Muslim populated Turkey.
Should Pope Benedict keep his scheduled visit to highly populated Islamic nations in November 2006, or is it too soon to make a full evaluation for the safety and security of the Pope.
There once was an attempt on the life of Pope John Paul by a terrorist, in Rome. Would the trip to Turkey or any other Muslim nation be advisable?
Is it too much of a risk for Pope Benedict to visit Muslim nations in November of 2006?
Your thoughts.
2006-09-27 17:35:45 · 12 answers · asked by marnefirstinfantry 5 in News & Events ➔ Other - News & Events
yes , sure
2006-10-05 02:52:07 · answer #1 · answered by amgo 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes, he should stick to his plans. He will be able to explain what he intended by opening the current debate regarding Islamic figures and the condemnation of violence.
An important element in dealing with terrorism is to return to normal life as quickly as possible with minimum fuss. Anything less is a victory for those who would wish you to stay at home and live in fear. I am sure his security will be adequate.
The attempt on the last Pope's life was made in Rome, not on a foreign tour. Another reason to get out there and press the flesh.
2006-09-27 17:48:35 · answer #2 · answered by Bart S 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
His bypass to is non secular. the reason at the back of his bypass to is to not mend bridges with islam. Pope John Paul II grow to be invited with the help of the Orthodox Patriarch, notwithstanding simply by his dying Pope Benedict XVI time-honored the invitation. consequently his bypass to is to repair bridges with Orthodox Christianity. not each action in recent times is between Christianity and Islam, each so often its approximately Christianity and Christianity. The Pope would not intervene with a political technique of ecu club. whilst he grow to be Cardinal Ratzinger he voiced an opinion approximately club, yet hasnt pronounced it considering. He can basically communicate approximately issues that influence his communion, the folk of the Catholic church or ethical themes inclusive of conflict and the combat against poverty. As for Turkish club of the ecu, the biggest stubbling factors are Cyprus, Human Rights and financial and political stability. faith has not something to do with it. (or a minimum of shouldn't)
2016-10-01 11:02:21 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes he should for three reasons:
1) If he goes and the jihadists don't try to kill him, they will be humiliated in front of the very idiots they're trying to agitate.
2) If he goes and the jihadists try to kill him but fail, it will force the Turkish state to crackdown hard on the radicals and it will strengthen the patriotic forces who want to stop the influx of Muslim colonists into the homelands of the Western peoples.
3) If he goes and the jihadists succeed in killing him, it will turn everybody in the West against them which may finally bring about positive action to reverse the Muslim colonization of Europe.
In life the Pope so far seems to be just another Church bureaucrat but in death, he would become a martyr not only to his faith, but to the greater cause of Western Civilization itself.
2006-09-27 19:37:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
It would be a nice gesture if he did keep the dates of those trips.
I also think Muslims need to settle the hell down when people not even related to their religion make comments like those.
You don't see us killing their religious people when they make disrespectful comments about Christians.
Imagine...they KILLED a nun because of something the Pope recited. A passage from the 14th or 15th century.
2006-09-27 17:39:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Wow Nimadan, your comment is eye opening. So, as far as I understand, nothing positive for muslims can possibly come out from this trip. Considering your interest in turning a simple church bureaucrat into a martyr, may be it will be some christian terrorist who will try to make that happen. I am sure pope will be happy to be of service.
Back to the question, I believe he should not cancel his trip because of security concerns. Turkey will do its best to protect him. I just hope he is not planning another irresponsible act to provoke muslims.
2006-10-04 03:19:29 · answer #6 · answered by maximusmeridius 1 · 0⤊ 4⤋
I think it would be a great gesture if he kept his scheduled visit.Adding extra security might be advisable.His appearance would re-enforce that God cares for All people.
2006-09-27 20:45:08 · answer #7 · answered by prettycoolchick38 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No!
There are just too many souls in the world today who know nothing about compasion, reason or tolerance!
2006-09-27 18:16:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
yes Ratzinger should go... but not before he demands an apology from muslims. then he should go. this is the only way he can maintain his dignity.
2006-09-27 17:47:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
i hope he is gonna come back alive
2006-09-27 17:43:05 · answer #10 · answered by dancingwiththestars 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes he should, hard out
2006-09-27 17:40:28 · answer #11 · answered by white bot 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋