Posted on 09/16/2006 5:25:37 AM PDT by Dark Skies
i am willing to bet that Catholics, those of his flock who know him and what he stands for, do NOT feel let down. i defintely do not.
That is a perfect illustration!
Again, there is NO APOLOGY!! It is media spin - pure and simple.
I believe Carolina was asking for the Pope's 'actual words' regarding his 'apology'. The Declaration (press release) is posted in post #110 w/ link. While the Declaration was released by Holy See Press Office Director Fr. Federico Lombardi S.J., I'd find it hard to believe that the Pope did not have a hand in its crafting.
Many are just looking for ways of further enforcing their ignorance and bigotry.
This whole situation was born of that, this UK report is thick with it, and the reaction from many on this thread is further proof of it.
You're wanting him to say something other than what he said in the first place. He simply gave an historical analysis of some of the problems that Islam has with the concept of reason and briefly mentioned forced "conversion" as one of the expressions of this. And he offered them a chance for dialogue - based on honesty - about it.
Saying he's sorry they're offended is not backtracking. He is sorry; he'd rather they act rationally and do some serious self-analysis and discussion. But he does not say that what he said was untrue, exaggerated or anything that he regrets. Just that he's sorry they're acting like idiots. Rabid, violent idiots, at that.
But what was the quote where he backtracks? Don't YOU know?
Exactly.
Muslims use any excuse to firebomb or riot, spread hatred and violence.
Just like a drunk...any excuse will work to blame someone else so they can do what they want to do anyway.
The Pope has more courage in is big toe than in all of the bodies and souls of some Freepers on this thread put together.
Bravissimo!
"Concerning the reaction of Muslim leaders to certain passages of the Holy Father's address at the University of Regensburg, it should be noted that what the Holy Father has to heart - and which emerges from an attentive reading of the text - is a clear and radical rejection of the religious motivation for violence.
And the muslim reaction to his comments indicates to the entire world just how integral violence is to islam. He is certainly sorry that is the truth, who isn't. But frankly, the muslim world has provided proof for his point, not repudiated or refuted it.
....an "i'm sorry" isn't enough....they want the Pope to convert....hello!
"Muslims who adore the only God". That is an extremely important qualifier. Too many people are either pretending they don't understand it or have worse reading comprehension skills than my four year old grandson.
I agree with you. They haven't changed in over 700 years. The quote still stands.
Ma'am...no disrespect but he doesn't need either your approval nor respect.....
He's got it from the over 1.2 billion Catholics on this planet plus a lot more who comprehended what he said......
Again...there was no apology.....he simply stated he was sorry if his remarks offended anyone BUT DID NOT RETRACT HIS REMARKS NOR ALTER THE VERACITY OF THEM......
Um...so hoping Muslims understand what he really said in his speech is apologizing?
OK, lets break this down - Confirming his respect and esteem for those who profess the Islamic faith, This applies to all people. The Pope respects life, and hopes all can come to Christ. Even murderers.
he (the Pope) hopes they will be helped to understand his words in their true sense.”
Now what was the “true sense” of his words? “Pope Benedict XVI quoted criticisms of the Prophet Muhammad made by 14th century Byzantine emperor, Manuel II Palaeologus, who claimed that the Islamic prophet had brought "things only evil and inhuman" on the world, "such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached".
No retraction. He said it again! Islam brought things evil and inhuman on the world through violence.
I am very proud of Pope who spoke these words.
"there are quotes" geesh!
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