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Paris archbishop "shocked" by prayers for US victory in Iraq
Agence France-Presse (AFP) ^ | 4-14-03

Posted on 04/14/2003 4:43:14 AM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer

PARIS, April 14 (AFP) - Paris Archbishop Jean-Marie Lustiger was "shocked" by US President George W. Bush's calls for prayers for a US victory in the Iraq war.

"That a people in distress prays to God can be understood," the cardinal said on television late Sunday. "But for the United States, that shocks me."

Lustiger went on: "Bush is reacting like everyone reacts in these cases. He's getting people to pray for United States victory. I don't agree with this. The principle of this prayer is 'who's not for us is against us'," while "the principle of prayer for peace is to break the infernal circle of hatred."


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Foreign Affairs; Government; Israel; News/Current Events; Philosophy; Politics/Elections; United Kingdom; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: catholic; faith; france; french; iraqifreedom; prayer; prayersfortroops; victory
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
He'll be really shocked to hear American pray for their respective basketball, or sports teams....
41 posted on 04/14/2003 5:24:56 AM PDT by USMMA_83
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
The archbishop's comments have served their purpose.

It's all about media face-time for the archbishop, isn't it - truth and righteousness be damned.
42 posted on 04/14/2003 5:25:12 AM PDT by Paul_B
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
The Catholic church is trying real hard to become like the UN..irrelevent.
43 posted on 04/14/2003 5:38:09 AM PDT by madrastex
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To: lsee
Matthew 12:30 "He who is not with me is against me, and he who does not gather with me scatters."

Good one! But you wouldn't expect a leftist to admit to inconsistency, would you? LOL! I like Psalms 144:1-2 myself.

44 posted on 04/14/2003 5:51:49 AM PDT by alwaysconservative ("All that is required for evil to prevail is for good men to do nothing." Edmund Burke)
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To: goldstategop
Dear Archbishop Lustiger:

Quit watching CNN for your news. They lie. And quit being the Pharisee who passes by on the other side of the road.
45 posted on 04/14/2003 5:55:52 AM PDT by alwaysconservative ("All that is required for evil to prevail is for good men to do nothing." Edmund Burke)
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To: Tiger_eye
No one is bashing catholics, its the leadership itself bashing the President and the war effort.
46 posted on 04/14/2003 5:56:30 AM PDT by fml (freedom begins with W!)
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To: alwaysconservative
I like Psalms 144:1-2 myself.

Too good

47 posted on 04/14/2003 6:20:51 AM PDT by lsee
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To: fml
"No one is bashing catholics"

My experience has been just the opposite. I wish someone would have told me about the Dominican involvement in the Inquisition before I wasted 2 years being beaten up (physically) by Catholics at Fenwick High School (I call it the "Gateway to Hell") in Oak Park Illinois.

48 posted on 04/14/2003 6:47:21 AM PDT by Darheel (Visit the strange and wonderful.)
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To: Tiger_eye
Its not the rank and file Catholics its the hierarchy.
49 posted on 04/14/2003 7:03:20 AM PDT by weikel (Baghdad Bob for DNC chairman, Sharpton for Dem nominee)
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To: Tiger_eye
Ah...but how could some of these cretins get their week started without getting a good Catholic-bashing thread going? What...are you trying to spoil their fun with messy stuff like facts?
50 posted on 04/14/2003 7:06:53 AM PDT by B Knotts
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To: Tiger_eye; Oldeconomybuyer; Beck_isright
Of the firemen killed at the WTC, 90% were Catholic. Of the cops killed at the WTC, 95% were Catholic.
51 posted on 04/14/2003 7:12:39 AM PDT by Arthur McGowan
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
It is apparent that this guy has not read or does not understand the Bible!
52 posted on 04/14/2003 7:15:42 AM PDT by txoilman
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To: Darheel
"I wish someone would have told me about the Dominican involvement in the Inquisition before I wasted 2 years being beaten up (physically) by Catholics at Fenwick High School (I call it the "Gateway to Hell") in Oak Park Illinois."

Hmmmmmmmmmmmm :) When did you attend, ex-Friar? Do the names, O'Malley or Piper ring a bell? Freepmail me if you like.

'68 Friar

53 posted on 04/14/2003 7:46:12 AM PDT by Ex-Wretch
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To: wgeorge2001
Your ignorant rant, misspellings included, can be aired out and used to fertilize the lawn.
54 posted on 04/14/2003 7:47:39 AM PDT by SMEDLEYBUTLER
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To: magua
You need a broader brush to paint with.
55 posted on 04/14/2003 7:48:50 AM PDT by SMEDLEYBUTLER
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
Peace without a US victory is not peace. It is special agents coming for you, your loved ones disappearing, your daughters being raped, etc. but what's a few thousand human sacrifices if it makes the liberals happy?
56 posted on 04/14/2003 7:57:49 AM PDT by RGSpincich
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To: Arthur McGowan
"Of the firemen killed at the WTC, 90% were Catholic. Of the cops killed at the WTC, 95% were Catholic."

What does that have to do with the corruption at the top of the Catholic church?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
57 posted on 04/14/2003 8:33:08 AM PDT by Beck_isright ("QUAGMIRE" - French word for "unable to find anyone to surrender to")
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To: Centurion2000
Approximately 375,000 active duty personnel are Catholics which accounts for 26.82%. Another 204,000 reservists are Catholic.

Number of Catholics source: http://www.milarch.org/inside/history.tmpl

Active duty strength source: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,75111,00.html

58 posted on 04/14/2003 8:40:42 AM PDT by SMEDLEYBUTLER
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
"The international catholic church is enroute to irrelevance"

Enroute??

ARRIVED is more like it!

Another "PC Priest" following a "PC" pope.
59 posted on 04/14/2003 8:43:27 AM PDT by Roughneck (Get the U.N. out of the U.S, and get the U.S. out of the U.N.)
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To: Paul_B
This is an example of one Bishop offering his opinion. He is not speaking for the entire Church.
60 posted on 04/14/2003 8:44:32 AM PDT by SMEDLEYBUTLER
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