Pope made a remark on Islam and later apologiged for it? Is he scared of the Muslims?

Answer 1

Pope is an institution, and not a mere individual. His statements are expected to be circumspect and once made, he should have the guts to stand by it. What he said is supported by a large number of people whole over the world including many Muslims who would not like to be exposed; indiscretion being better part of valour. Want of tolerance is a known fact with the successors of Muhammad who are known to have mercilessly butchered Ali and his lineage including a six months old infant under leadership of two successive Khalifas: Abu Baqr and Umar. Till this day, the Sunnies are killing the Shias among the Islamic family, whole over the world. Violence is glorified by the Sunnies in the name of Muhammad, and hence some devoted Muslims have started expressing doubt about the veracity of the Hadis attributed to Muhammad by the followers of Abu Baqr and Umar. Violence is sought to be justified in the name of Allah and Muhammad which could be far from the truth that has all these years have been kept away from the general public because free discussion in Islamic society has been suppressed since the days of Abu Baqr immediately after death of Muhammad.

All Muslims are neither violent nor do they justify violence. But the religious leadership in Islam has been hijacked by violent persons who survive by violence. They are made famous by violence because they glorify violence in the name of Allah and His Prophet. Even to-day there are people like Osama bin Laden, Saddam Hussain and Huzbullah who live by violence, but are silently opposed by many Muslims whose voice remains unheard because any degree of audibility will spill human(Muslim) blood.

It is a different matter that Pope should not have told the unpleasant truth; but once he said, he should have stood by that because it was not a slip of tounge but a well thought of disclosure of the Truth. There was no need to be apologitic about it, at best he should have prayed the God to give light to those who stand by violence which is bound to be over since it is against the scheme of God. Love, Truth and non-violence are the universal tenets common to all religions in the world and any one who is opposed to these would be perished by the Nature through which the Truth is revealed. Temporary victory of violence is like the last flickers of the extinguishing flame!

Answer 2

Pope did not apologise. and no he is not afraid of Islam. He does not exist per se. He is the symbol of an institution. individuals fear and are intimidated. Institutions like governments, the catholic Church etc are not subject to any emotion. The pope said he is sorry that there was such a reaction but did not retract or suggest that he made a mistake. The point here is that this was intended therefore not afraid of the consequences.

Answer 3

many people decide about Islam according to biases, wrong informations this is more so for western society I THINK WE SHOULD DECIDE ACCORDING TO THE FACTS learned from the source of that religion not from other sources there is a deliberate campain against Islam and even Pope can be part of it But I strongly wish that He did not make it deliberately it was a mistake and he understood his mistake otherwise it is very bad because religious people (from any religion) should be the best in respecting the believes and fighting the biases and superstitions hey should be best for searching the truth All the best :)

Answer 4

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

In my opinion, although what the Pope said was true, he said it in the wrong way to the wrong people.

If you are going to give a constructive criticism to your neighbor (Islam) then you should do it to his face not behind his back.

The Pope's speech used Islam as a bad example of "faith and reason" to a group of Catholics when he probably could have found a better bad example in Catholicism.

Therefore it is appropriate for the Pope to apologize.

With love in Christ.

Answer 5

It seems most people are scared of muslims.

The german national opera just cancelled a performance of
Mozarts Idomenio because it features a scene including Muhammads severed head.

It also features buddah, jesus & poseidons heads, but obviously the worshipers of those don't count.

Answer 6

He is scared of Muslims.
But really, we must keep the Pope off the moon.

Answer 7

maybe that might be wisdom beginning Fear of the lord said the poet ..... but I think his mind was awakened to the reality of his words in todays world .... his motives are noble I think and the ideas of christ are more mutual between Catholics and Mulims than some ever realized....or are able to admit !.

Answer 8

It just shows that even the best advised can make errors or have their remarks taken out of context,
Rose P.

Answer 9

no he is not scared of them. he trying to start the holy war again to say that it was for god and his son with the ghost. Why should we fight for people that we havnot see but read about only.

Answer 10

Why would he be afraid of them? It's not like the radical ones slam planes into buildings or blow themselves up at weddings or blow up cars near playgrounds....