Paris archbishop "shocked" by prayers for US victory in Iraq

Agence France-Presse (AFP) ^ | 4-14-03

[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."

[USMMA_83]

He'll be really shocked to hear American pray for their respective basketball, or sports teams....

[Paul_B]

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.

[madrastex]

The Catholic church is trying real hard to become like the UN..irrelevent.

[alwaysconservative]

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.

[alwaysconservative]

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.

[fml]

No one is bashing catholics, its the leadership itself bashing the President and the war effort.

[lsee]

I like Psalms 144:1-2 myself.

Too good

[Darheel]

"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.

[weikel]

Its not the rank and file Catholics its the hierarchy.

[B Knotts]

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?

[Arthur McGowan]

Of the firemen killed at the WTC, 90% were Catholic. Of the cops killed at the WTC, 95% were Catholic.

[txoilman]

It is apparent that this guy has not read or does not understand the Bible!

[Ex-Wretch]

"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

[SMEDLEYBUTLER]

Your ignorant rant, misspellings included, can be aired out and used to fertilize the lawn.

[SMEDLEYBUTLER]

You need a broader brush to paint with.

[RGSpincich]

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?

[Beck_isright]

"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?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

[SMEDLEYBUTLER]

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

[Roughneck]

"The international catholic church is enroute to irrelevance"

Enroute??

ARRIVED is more like it!

Another "PC Priest" following a "PC" pope.

[SMEDLEYBUTLER]

This is an example of one Bishop offering his opinion. He is not speaking for the entire Church.