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Turkish official compares pope to Hitler
These are definitely very "touchy" times.
Link to MSNBC article
These are definitely very "touchy" times.
Link to MSNBC article
Benedict quoted from a book recounting a conversation between 14th century Byzantine Christian Emperor Manuel Paleologos II and a Persian scholar on the truths of Christianity and Islam.
“The emperor comes to speak about the issue of jihad, holy war,” the pope said. “He said, I quote, ’Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached.”’
Benedict did not explicitly agree with the statement nor repudiate it.
During a speech, he quoted a 14th century Byzantine emperor who said the prophet Mohammed had brought "things only evil and inhuman".
Justin24 said:
Shouldn't they be doing something better like condemming and stopping these insurgents from torturing and killing there own people in Iraq everyday?
AEON said:
Good point.
Justin24 said:
Shouldn't they be doing something better like condemming and stopping these insurgents from torturing and killing there own people in Iraq everyday?
MrsSpringsteen said:
"The Ramadhan Foundation is disappointed that the current Pope has not followed the example of his predecessor; it is essential in today's world that we link together and encourage a wider understanding of our different faiths, celebrating our religious differences is essential in a ever expanding world."
Justin24 said:What gives the right for clerics to call us the Great Satan or infidels? They complain and kill for every little God Damn Thing. Pre-schoolers
JessicaAnn said:
They don't have that right. And neither does the Pope.
And Christians have never persecuted/killed/tortured Muslims
*cough*gitmo*cough*crusades*cough*
verte76 said:What right does the Pope have to say these things about Muslims?
toscano said:
he was quoting. He repeatedly said "I quote". Perhaps that was lost on some people.
Rono said:The niples off janet and a gay spongebob ? I remember also something about sinead oconner tearing a picture of the pope, what a negative reations she got. O, and the latest, Madonna on the cross at the new worldtour,...some christians wanted to forbid that trough a court order.