I wouldn't even have known about this had not the other day an Atheist Richard Dawkins comment asking for my feedback on what the pope said which has the Muslims infuriated. After reading the offensive excerpt I really found that I agree with what was said by the pope (even though I am strongly protestant), Islam is without question an extremely violent religion it was founded upon violence and in its holy books it positively preaches violence particularly against the Jewish people (For a good write up on the pope's comments check out What James White at Alpha and Omega wrote). Now I was commenting to my wife about this situation and how many were calling for the pope to apologize for his "offensive statement", and I said you know why they are calling for the pope to apologize right? It's because the Muslims are going to get violent (and only validate the pope's charge)." Sadly, what I said has already come to pass, a nun was killed in retaliation to the pope's statements about Islam's violence for a BBC article on her death click here. I found out about this through Centurion's blog, I don't want to note this woman's death as a mere "Yep that's what I said was gonna happen..." but rather to just ask: what would be a responsible way of handling the rising problem of Islamic violence not only as western citizens but as Christians? I really don't have any answers.The ABC news reports:
"In Iran, supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei used the comments to call for protests against the United States. He argued that while the pope may have been deceived into making his remarks, the words give the West an "excuse for suppressing Muslims" by depicting them as terrorists.
[Now note the double speak as he goes on to say...]
"Those who benefit from the pope's comments and drive their own arrogant policies should be targeted with attacks and protests," he said, referring to the United States."
When I read statements like this one thing is clear, we are not dealing with rational people who are sincerely interested in peace, that's just the PC talk guys like Ayatola have adopted. So how do we as westerners react to this growing situation?
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Hello Bob and all,
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...
SSH-
Nice statements, did you even read what I wrote? My point was that the muslim reaction to what the Pope said (killing a nun in a children's hospital) only justifies the Pope's words. Now I don't know where you are getting these numbers of which religion killed the most people but irregardless that is irrelevant. I can look at Christian behaviour through history and say that it was wrong. I can do that because Christ never gave a command to kill people by the sword to spread His message like Muhammad did.
Anyway, I am curious about your worldview SSH, you seem to believe in a God of some sort but are pretty heavy handed against every religion it seems on your blogs. I don't know if you are going to read this comment or if you wrote up the statement you put in my comment section and just pasted it on whatever blog addressed the Pope's statement without even reading what the blog writer wrot (I have a feeling the latter is the case).
But if you are reading this I just ask what is your standard of truth? How do you know the nature and Character of God? How do you know you are not worshipping a false God, or one you just made up?
Do you really think you are some sort of Messiah?
The Reformers had a very dim view of Islam and understood it's implications. Islam is spread, for the most part, by the edge of the sword and constitutes a diametrically opposed worldview to that of Christianity.
Michael,
I have spent time trying to reach Muslims with the Gospel for Jesus Christ. I've been to mosques and spoken with various Muslims, mostly Shia, and learn many of their customs and manners. I've learn a little Aramaic. I've studied in some detail the religion of Islam and feel qualified to speak to it's anti-Christian worldview. My former denomination has a ministry especially for trying to reach them. Check it out:
http://www.muslimsletstalk.com/
Why do you ask?
Yeah it should be fixed now Michael, I thought I set it to anyone can comment...sorry about that. Oh I copied your comment and put it over there too.
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