[TheCrusader]

"In Islamic tradition, in fact, the concept of the equality of all human beings does not exist, nor does, in consequence, the concept of the dignity of every human life. Sharia is founded upon a threefold inequality: between man and woman, between Muslim and non-Muslim, and between freeman and slave."

Pope Benedict XVI has it right, and he's not afraid to proclaim history as it really was. He says, in summation, that Islam was an evil, conquering cult from its inception, and that its theology is based on inequality and subjugation. In defending the Crusades as righteous and necessary, and in proclaiming the Chrisitian victory over the Islamic fleet at Lepanto as being good for the West, this Pope is now taking the lead in defending all Christians against Islamic aggression and facism.

Pope Benedict XVI commands no armies but the path of TRUTH always leads to victory. "Enough of this religion of peace lie, we have the right to defend ourselves from this evil religion", he seems to be saying. But is anybody listening to the Pope anymore?

[DTwistedSisterS]

"Pope Benedict XVI commands no armies"

Ah, but recall Stalin's quote and how he was proved wrong!

He necessarily needs not command any "organized" army, but he does have Christ and His followers behind him.

[NYer]

But is anybody listening to the Pope anymore?

(Since April 24) More than 2.8 million people have already attended encounters and Masses with Benedict XVI in the Eternal City.

The average number of pilgrims who have participated in audiences, liturgical celebrations and the Angelus is greater than that recorded for these types of meetings with Pope John Paul II at this point in the Polish Pontiff's pontificate.

Benedict XVI Drawing Big Crowds

And then, of course, there was this reaction from the seminarians studying in Rome, when Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger was announced as the new pontiff.

Some reporters in the msm have declared Benedict XVI to be an 'interim' pope. JPII outlived many of those who predicted his death beginning 20 years ago. Benedict XVI will do the same.