THE SUNDAY TIMES: Pope Benedict, once known for his tough views, seemed to have mellowed. But his remarks on Islam have sparked violence and anger. They are typical of the man they once called God’s rottweiler, reports John CornwellMark Alexander
With two unfortunate words, “evil and inhuman”, applied to the prophet Muhammad, Pope Benedict XVI last week in the sleepy confines of a Bavarian university lecture room set back relations with Islam several eras.
The comment has called down the wrath of Muslim extremists and the shocked dismay of Islamic moderates. Threats have been issued not only to the papacy but the entire billion-strong community of Catholics. One popular jihadist website operated from Kuwait declared that Catholics “are doing everything in their power to extinguish the light of God” and called for violent retribution. Focus: Pope vs Prophet
Sunday, September 17, 2006
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These Muslim calls for "violent retribution" exactly elucidate the nature of Islam's violence, that the Pope referred to!
This proves the point he made.
Violence, rage and terror are the middle name of Islam.
They know no other way.
Anonymous:
This proves the point he [the Pope] made.
Doesn't it, though!
Violence, rage and terror are the middle name of Islam. They know no other way.
I'm afraid they don't. They think they are so 'holy'. But what is holy about violence?
Eleanor:
Muslim clerics and masses, in their call for 'violent retribution', have proved the Pope's point AND shown the lie to the claim of "Islam is a religion of peace".
Indeed! But haven't you noticed one this? Namely, that much of the protesting is coming from the governments throughout the Muslim world!
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