Hello Robin and all,
There is no truth without discernment and taking this situation out of context will never solve this world's problems. The straw that breaks the camel's back always follows the results of earlier deeds.
The Pope's choice of words was brain dead, in my humble opinion, if he was seeking to spread peace. He could have appealed for cooler heads and humility from all sides using any other words, but instead he chose to quote Crusade era hypocrisy that was guaranteed to inflame Muslims. Now we see the backtracking and spinning that always follows the gaffes of those afraid of simply telling the truth.
More proof that religion is the opposite of truth, wisdom, and justice
The "infallible" Grand Inquisitor (the pot) sought to lecture Islam (the kettle) about spreading religion through dark deeds by quoting a Dark Ages text while the USA and Europe are in the midst of the Neo-Crusades. The irony and absurdity in this situation is amazing, to say the least. It evidences both the fallacy and fallibility of those who vainly and arrogantly pretend to serve the Creator.
Dear Pope, ever heard of Karma or the golden rule? Ever stop to remember how the Vatican and western nations became so rich and powerful over the centuries? Ever consider giving up your blood drenched wealth and earthly power to end the blatant hypocrisy of your vane, materialistic, and duplicitous empire? Ever think of forgoing your peacock's robes to walk the walk instead of simply talking the talk? Remember the "eye of the needle" and "log and mote in the eye" parables? Is this a demonstration of your infallibility, wisdom, or utter blindness? As another wise one once said; What goes around comes around!
The West has killed far more Muslims (and other dark skins) than they have killed westerners, yet our press and leaders can only see Muslim and "third world" desperation in the face of western military and economic dominance and oppression, (in the name of God and country, by the way), as sources of evil in this world.
Guess what guys and girls, war, violence, and injustice are evil, no matter what the excuse or cause or who is doing it to whom. Anyone who thinks the Creator would judge religion, war, or any other profiteering at the expense of others as wise or acceptable activities has a very big surprise in store.
Here is Wisdom!!
...and here too...
Sevenstarhand - Thank you for your essay. I appreciate your point of view but respectfully disagree. You seek to lay the blame for the world's evils at the feet of the Vatican but fail to hold Muslims responsible for their part of the violence. This is not the "neo-crusades" and the Jihadist Muslims only concern is to convert the world to Islam using violence and intimidation. That is not religion IMHO - that is corruption of a religion. Until we stop making excuses and pointing fingers at everyone else, this cycle of violence and intimidation will continue. The Pope, far from being brain dead, was trying to reach out to Islam in a scholarly manner. Unfortunately there is no rational dialogue with a religion whose very roots are steeped in blood.
CAIR is a terrorists organization and an Islamofascist terrorists never critizes another Islamofascist terrorists.
Hiya. I can't get trackbacks to work, so I'll just leave it here. Hope that's okay -- just delete if it isn't!
Why the Pope Apologized
http://www.rightlinx.com/?p=218
Robin: I was going to post that photo of the toothless guy with a caption recommending a jihadi dental plan.
Not sure what sevenstarhand was trying to say. A cursory read suggests it's more of the moral equivalence, everyone else has an excuse but the West is always guilty crapola.
Have any of these people ever been around a bunch of teenaged boys horsing around .. .?
Dear Robin
I am glad i found this blog, actually it wos posted in The Jerusalem Post talkback.
I am Jewish and Israeli married an italian chatolic, i am no pope's fan,still he said the truth ,look what this islamofasicst done,even if unfortunatly he (didnt mean exactly what those brain damaged rioting, burning and killing muslems tought he said)anyway they proved that they are very peaceful indeed.!!!!!
By the way my blood presssure hit its max,listening to Chaves and the Iranian Hitlers speach in UN, slurring US and its President
Hi Eva. Welcome aboard! I am still steaming about Chavez and his nastiness. But what goes around, comes around... He will get his due when the time comes.
Hope to see you again!
robin
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