God said, "Do not be bound together with unbelievers for what partnership have righteousness and lawlessness, or what fellowship has light with darkness?" 2 Corinthians 6:14:
2006-10-12 13:34:01 · 15 answers · asked by House Speaker 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
According to the following eyewitness, the Pope kissed the Koran as a sign that he has also great respect for Islam and that he was aware of the suffering of the Iraqi people.
The Chaldean Patriarch of Iraq, Raphael I Bidawid is the spiritual guide of the majority of Iraq's one million Christians -- who still celebrate their liturgy in Aramaic, the language spoken by Jesus.
Raphael I Bidawid, Patriarch of the Chaldeans told in an interview:
“On May 14th I was received by the Pope, together with a delegation composed of the Shiite imam of Khadum mosque and the Sunni President of the council of administration of the Iraqi Islamic Bank. At the end of the audience the Pope bowed to the Muslim holy book the Koran presented to him by the delegation and he kissed it as a sign of respect. The photo of that gesture has been shown repeatedly on Iraqi television and it demonstrates that the Pope is not only aware of the suffering of the Iraqi people, he has also great respect for Islam.”
With love in Christ.
2006-10-12 17:21:18 · answer #1 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
this was done by Pope John Paul II out of respect for God. the Koran is a book, nothing more than a book, in reality just like the bible. it is what we get OUT of the bible that makes it powerful - not the product itself.
Pope JP2 was trying to show how all people can work together otward one common goal -- striving to please GOD. he also went to and prayed at the Wailing Wall. He also kissed the ground of every country he visited - thanking God for his ablity to travel and share his love of Christ.
2006-10-12 14:14:04 · answer #2 · answered by Marysia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Surprisingly this is in line with Catholic doctrine...
Second Vatican Council, Lumen Gentium 16, November 21, 1964: “…The plan of salvation also includes those who acknowledge the Creator, in the first place amongst whom are the Muslims; these profess to hold the faith of Abraham, and together with us they adore the one, merciful God, mankind’s judge on the last day…”
2006-10-12 13:38:53 · answer #3 · answered by whitehorse456 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Muslims are belivers, they belive that there is a bible and there was Jesus. The pope did that out of respect for the religion. Also Muslims do respect the bible but belive that it has been altered with. Unbelivers would be polytheist or who belive in many gods, such as Hindus, Buddhists ect.
2006-10-12 13:39:55 · answer #4 · answered by new_musk2003 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Probably not for him. He wants to combine the different religions and philosophies of the into a one world religion. Just take a look at what is being talked about in the UN Religion Summit.
2006-10-12 13:39:59 · answer #5 · answered by nubins 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The pope is heresy itself because he claims God's authority on earth.
2006-10-12 14:00:41 · answer #6 · answered by I-o-d-tiger 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sorry, "God Said"
Prove it. (The bible is not proof any more than the Davinci Code is proof)
http://flushaholybook.com
2006-10-12 13:42:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Huh? the pope did that? OMG !!! Its the devils work than, then he is not a true and faithfull Christian. Try asking the muslim's to kiss the Bible...
2006-10-12 13:36:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
thats impossible...
Quran is the word of God..
n pope is the work of zionism..
2006-10-12 13:37:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
you my friend are wrong. Did you notice Jesus calls Judas Friend too?
2006-10-12 13:39:38 · answer #10 · answered by Midge 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋