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Arab op-ed: Pope’s remarks may lead to war
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Posted on 09/16/2006 4:48:45 PM PDT by traumer

Muslim world newspapers filled with articles slamming pope’s remarks; ‘it is clear that such remarks only contribute to the fueling of the fire raging between Islam and the West,’ op-ed published in al-Sharq al-Awsat says

The recent remarks made by Pope Benedict XVI on Islam are threatening to ignite the entire Muslim world.

Op-Eds published in the Arab newspapers slammed the pope even after the Vatican’s apology.

The most extreme opinion was voiced by Hani Pahas in the London-based Arabic-language daily newspaper Al-Hayat, who wrote “the pope’s comments may lead to war; we fear that the pope’s statements may lead to a war that we, Muslims and Christians alike, are trying to prevent through dialogue between East and West.

Hussein Shabakshy wrote in an article published by the London-based Arabic-language newspaper al-Sharq al-Awsat “It is clear that such remarks only contribute to the fueling of the fire raging between Islam and the West. There is no difference between Osama bin Laden and Ayman al-Zawahiri speaking from their caves in Tora Bora and the stage of an important Christian saint. Both parties contribute to the world verbal weapons for mass destruction.”

“The pope’s latest statement cannot be considered a slip of the tongue or a comic bit from a TV show; the situation here is different, and his remarks are indicative of an important and highly symbolic stance toward the religion (Islam) and the prophet of about a billion and-a-half Muslims,” he said.

“These are ignorant comments previously made by Adolf Hitler, who spoke of a supreme white race against all the other races, especially the African race.

Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood said a Vatican statement on Saturday saying Pope Benedict was sorry for upsetting Muslims with his comments on Islam did not go far enough.

"We want a personal apology (from the Pope). We feel that he has committed a grave error against us and that this mistake will only be removed through a personal apology," Muslim Brotherhood Deputy Leader Mohammed Habib told Reuters.

The Grand Imam of the Al – Azhar University in Cairo, Sheikh Muhammad Sayyid Tantawi said the pope’s statements stem from complete ignorance regarding all that is related to Islam.

Other religious leaders throughout the Muslim world, including Iran, also slammed the pope.

The spiritual leader of Lebanon's Sunnis, the Grand Mufti Sheik Mohammed Rashid Kabbani, said the pope's remarks emanated either from "Ignorance and lack of knowledge or were deliberately intended to distort Islam."

"Reason is the substance of Islam and its teachings ... Islam prohibited violence in human life. Anyone who wants the truth (about Islam) must take it from Islam's holy book, the Koran, rather than from a dialogue or excerpts," he said.

'Assad can’t sleep at night'

Meanwhile in Lebanon, prominent Shiite leader Muhammad Hassan said Hizbullah failed to prove during the recent war that it is capable of preventing Israel from attacking the country.

In an interview with Al-Sharq al-Awsat Hassan said “the resistance, despite the strong military resolve and the heroic acts of its warriors, it did not prove to be a deterrent against such technologically-supreme aggression and an aggressive air force. This deterrence was only successful on the ground.”

The anti-Syrian "March 14 Forces" said in response to claims made by Hizbullah Chief Hassan Nasrallah that the group had repeatedly ‘stabbed Lebanon in the back’ that Hizbullah has launched a political battle that has resulted in a major split.

Nasrallah’s political advisor Hussein Halil said “their (March 14 Forces) culture is similar to Israeli demands. We want to protect this land from foreign patrons.”

Tensions in Lebanon are mounting ahead of the next UN report on the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri.

In an interview with UPI, Former Syrian Vice President Abdel Halim Khaddam reiterated his claim that Syrian President Bashar Assad is to blame for the murder. Asked why Assad was absent from the summit of Non-Aligned Movement nations in Cuba, Khaddam said “Bashar can’t sleep at night. He is very fearful regarding the internal situation and is afraid to leave the country for fear he may not be able to return.”


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KEYWORDS: benedictxvi; bringit; catholic; deathcult; headchoppers; islam; letsgetiton; muslim; perpetualoutrage; pope; retards; wot
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1 posted on 09/16/2006 4:48:46 PM PDT by traumer
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To: traumer; aimee5291; GatorGirl; maryz; afraidfortherepublic; Antoninus; Aquinasfan; livius; ...

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2 posted on 09/16/2006 4:49:15 PM PDT by narses (St Thomas says “lex injusta non obligat”)
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To: traumer

Bashar Assad - sleepless in Seattle


3 posted on 09/16/2006 4:50:02 PM PDT by traumer
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To: traumer
Who in the world are the Muslims not in war against?


4 posted on 09/16/2006 4:50:15 PM PDT by darkwing104 (Let's get dangerous)
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To: traumer

I wonder what the pope said to upset the Muslim terrorists so?


5 posted on 09/16/2006 4:51:16 PM PDT by TheDon (The Democratic Party is the party of TREASON!)
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To: traumer

The Islamonuts are fascists. The US Constitutions first amendment is anathema to them while it is revered in the west. A pity we didn't settle this 26 years ago when it should have been settled in all out war. Asymmetric crap ain't getting the job done.


6 posted on 09/16/2006 4:51:30 PM PDT by jwalsh07
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To: traumer

I'm tired of people apologizing for speaking their opinion. Islam cannot tolerate freedom. It is a poor excuse for a religion.


7 posted on 09/16/2006 4:51:48 PM PDT by popdonnelly
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To: darkwing104

Bring them on....


8 posted on 09/16/2006 4:52:12 PM PDT by traumer
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To: traumer

Should have finished this in the 13th century...


9 posted on 09/16/2006 4:52:58 PM PDT by DadOfTwoMarines (That our President!)
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To: popdonnelly

It is a cult. An evil, Satanic Cult.


10 posted on 09/16/2006 4:53:05 PM PDT by rep-always
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To: darkwing104

That's the question I was going to ask!

FYI: The Time has come!

Quarantined from extremists

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1702820/posts


11 posted on 09/16/2006 4:53:33 PM PDT by alice_in_bubbaland (NY Slimes the paper of record for OBL!)
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To: traumer
Bring it on!!!!



12 posted on 09/16/2006 4:53:44 PM PDT by frankjr
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To: narses

Here is a follow up on the Pope's speech from the Anchoress that's worth a read

(LOL Anything from the Anchoress is worth a read)

http://theanchoressonline.com/2006/09/16/for-popes-and-presidents-it-feels-like-1981-out-there/


13 posted on 09/16/2006 4:53:48 PM PDT by saveliberty (I'm a Bushbot and a Snowflake :-)
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To: traumer
“The pope’s latest statement cannot be considered a slip of the tongue or a comic bit from a TV show; the situation here is different, and his remarks are indicative of an important and highly symbolic stance toward the religion (Islam) and the prophet of about a billion and-a-half Muslims,” he said.

That is true, what do you have to say in your defense? Besides threatening to kill everyone who disagrees with you, including fellow Muslims?

14 posted on 09/16/2006 4:54:12 PM PDT by operation clinton cleanup (He is more alive than ever, he walks, he sings and he is even ready to play baseball)
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To: alice_in_bubbaland

Woo Hoo!


15 posted on 09/16/2006 4:54:33 PM PDT by saveliberty (I'm a Bushbot and a Snowflake :-)
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To: traumer
The recent remarks made by Pope Benedict XVI on Islam are threatening to ignite the entire Muslim world.

Correction:
The recent remarks made by (Fill In The Blank) on (anything regarding Islam) are threatening to ignite the entire Muslim world.

16 posted on 09/16/2006 4:54:49 PM PDT by Fiddlstix (Warning! This Is A Subliminal Tagline! Read it at your own risk!(Presented by TagLines R US))
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To: traumer

Muslim outrage is a constant, it neither rises nor falls, and so it should for all practical purposes be ignored.

Still, if it happens to be pointed in your direction, its probably prudent to step up your security precautions. Keep the pepper spray handy.


17 posted on 09/16/2006 4:55:20 PM PDT by marron
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I got news for these islamonazis.

We're already at War.

'Assad can’t sleep at night'

I sure hope so. It must be very difficult to get a restful nights slip knowing that at any moment an IDF JDAM may slam into your midsection and blow your stinking guts into millions of tiny pieces.

L

18 posted on 09/16/2006 4:55:22 PM PDT by Lurker (islam is not a religion. It's the new face of Fascism in our time. We ignore it at our peril.)
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To: traumer
The most extreme opinion was voiced by Hani Pahas in the London-based Arabic-language daily newspaper Al-Hayat, who wrote “the pope’s comments may lead to war

The mooslimes call for a 'war' against one thing or another every week it seems. Come to think of it, according to their frequent calls for jihad, they are currently involved in dozens of wars. These scum sucking pig-dogs have gotten way past tiresome. Time to put them down once and for all.

19 posted on 09/16/2006 4:55:39 PM PDT by frankiep (I respect Islamofacists more than the American left - at least they ADMIT that they hate the US.)
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To: rep-always

Exactly - not a religion, but a jimjonesian death cult.


20 posted on 09/16/2006 4:55:55 PM PDT by Let's Roll ( "Congressmen who ... undermine the military ... should be arrested, exiled or hanged" - A. Lincoln)
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