From Holy Mouths comes Holy S***
'Pope Benedict XVI was damned throughout the Muslim world and likened to Hitler and a blood-lusting medieval crusader yesterday after he linked Islam to violence in a speech to a German university.
The Pope, quoting a 15th-century Byzantine emperor, told his audience at the University of Regensburg: "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." - Globe and Mail Sept 16/06
Show me something that the Pope has brought that is new and all you will find is violence, hate and evil. All that Pope John Paul II did has been undone by one 'quote' from the 15th century. His defense has been that he was 'only quoting a 15th century Byzantine Emperor. So, then what was the point of quoting it? What did he want to stir in people? Why must he attack a prophet which so many Muslims hold Holy? He has damaged a whole religion and a people for what? If I were still a Catholic I would call for his complete removal from the throne of St. Peter. He is a pitbull that should be muzzled.
Religion and faith should not be a sword which one swings at the throats of others of a different religion, especially when the one wielding that sword is the "leader" of a faith. He was apparently using this quote to illustrate the violence that is against "the nature of God" which he believes the Muslims commit. But did not the very Bible from which he preaches state "let he who is without sin cast the first stone"? While I am in this vein of my diatribe, how many violent and unnecessary wars have been sanctioned by the Vatican and their Pope? Can anyone who has been educated in history recall that Pope Pius V sanctioned the regicide of Elizabeth I of England for being Protestant. Yes a long time ago but when to compared to this current event it runs the same course, inspiring hate in people for others who differ in their beliefs.
So in the end the Catholics have a good example of how not to treat others, how not to honor your God by trashing different faiths which, in the end, aren't so different to Christianity. When you follow a faith whose Messiah taught (pardon the oversimplification) kindness, toleration and reverence for your 'neighbor', it may do well to actually follow that example and leave the quotes of ancient and equally ignorant peoples to the history books. In a time when Catholicism is drowning in its own apathy and where it's ecclesiastical attendance levels are at an all time low, the most "Holy Pope" should focus on his duties to his own religious order and let the others alone. May God, anyone's God, show him light.
The Pope, quoting a 15th-century Byzantine emperor, told his audience at the University of Regensburg: "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." - Globe and Mail Sept 16/06
Show me something that the Pope has brought that is new and all you will find is violence, hate and evil. All that Pope John Paul II did has been undone by one 'quote' from the 15th century. His defense has been that he was 'only quoting a 15th century Byzantine Emperor. So, then what was the point of quoting it? What did he want to stir in people? Why must he attack a prophet which so many Muslims hold Holy? He has damaged a whole religion and a people for what? If I were still a Catholic I would call for his complete removal from the throne of St. Peter. He is a pitbull that should be muzzled.
Religion and faith should not be a sword which one swings at the throats of others of a different religion, especially when the one wielding that sword is the "leader" of a faith. He was apparently using this quote to illustrate the violence that is against "the nature of God" which he believes the Muslims commit. But did not the very Bible from which he preaches state "let he who is without sin cast the first stone"? While I am in this vein of my diatribe, how many violent and unnecessary wars have been sanctioned by the Vatican and their Pope? Can anyone who has been educated in history recall that Pope Pius V sanctioned the regicide of Elizabeth I of England for being Protestant. Yes a long time ago but when to compared to this current event it runs the same course, inspiring hate in people for others who differ in their beliefs.
So in the end the Catholics have a good example of how not to treat others, how not to honor your God by trashing different faiths which, in the end, aren't so different to Christianity. When you follow a faith whose Messiah taught (pardon the oversimplification) kindness, toleration and reverence for your 'neighbor', it may do well to actually follow that example and leave the quotes of ancient and equally ignorant peoples to the history books. In a time when Catholicism is drowning in its own apathy and where it's ecclesiastical attendance levels are at an all time low, the most "Holy Pope" should focus on his duties to his own religious order and let the others alone. May God, anyone's God, show him light.
posted by Blair A-E at 7:38 PM
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