Posted on 11/14/2023 10:44:47 AM PST by SeekAndFind
In a sane world (yes, that disqualifies ours), the justification of the horrendously bloody Oct. 7 Hamas massacre by numerous Islamic authorities would have been enough to put an end forever to the comforting fiction that Islam is a religion of peace that condemns terrorism. One place, however, where this myth is alive and well, despite the mountain of theological and historical evidence, as well as contemporary news to the contrary is the Vatican.
Pope Francis has just released a new book in which he proclaims once again that Islam is benign and cuddly, to be met by Westerners with nothing less than a full embrace. And he should know, right?
Actually, the specter of the leader of one major religious tradition making authoritative pronouncements about another should be disqualifying on its face.
Pope Francis has, presumably, been studying Christianity all his life, although many members of his own flock might dispute that. But does his presumed expertise on Christianity qualify him to speak authoritatively about Islam? Did he study at his buddy Grand Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayeb’s venerable Sunni institution, al-Azhar? Did he perchance attend a more humble madrassa? Has he actually read the Qur’an or even ever opened one?
Leaving all these questions (and many more like them) unanswered, Francis declares in his new book, "Non Sei Solo: Sfide, Risposte, Speranze (You Are Not Alone: Challenges, Answers, Hopes)," which has yet to be fully translated into English: "As they say, either you are a terrorist or you are a Muslim. Then, by the way, we find fundamentalism in all religions. Radical Islam is a perversion because it is a religion that talks about peace."
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Vatican ~ CNN. Big surprise.
Thx.
CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH - SECOND EDITION.
841 The Church's relationship with the Muslims. "The plan of salvation also includes those who acknowledge the Creator, in the first place amongst whom are the Muslims; these profess to hold the faith of Abraham, and together with us they adore the one, merciful God, mankind's judge on the last day."
Jesus called the Jews who rejected Him things like - "You are of you father the devil' - Jn 8:43 and 'You being to the synagogue of Satan.' - Rev 3:9 .
Liked non-Christian Jews, Muslims reject Christ as being Messiah and God. Muslims follow a false prophet. If a Muslim should become a Christian, he is saved from hell and no longer a Muslim. How any Christian church can say Muslims/Islam are in the plan of salvation is a lie. Muslims are not saved but damned. Why doesn't the CC speak the truth on this point? Jesus didn't mince words with the religious Jews who rejected Him; neither should His church.
Yeah, right. And there are no pedaphile priests. /s
Right after they kill all the Jews and unbelievers.
Pope Retard selling unicorn farts
Agree. Makes me ask the question: if you can’t get this right why should I believe anything else said?
When Muslims aren't killing the infidel they are killing each other. One of the divisions w/in Islam: "Sunni and Shia have lived alongside each other in relative peace for most of history. But starting in the late 20th century, the schism deepened, exploding into violence in many parts of the Middle East as extreme brands of Sunni and Shia Islam battle for both religious and political supremacy." - Excerpt from https://www.history.com/news/sunni-shia-divide-islam-muslim
So, all the attacks by islam in the last 1500 years has just been promoting peace?
NO, read THE book for the THRUTH about Islam.
Prophet of Doom by Craig Winn.
It’s FREE to download.
Every page was in Arabic on the left side, and English on the right. The English side was just like the other modern ones, all the "bad" stuff left out.
I have a non Muslim friend who is fluent in spoken and read Arabic. I asked him to come to the bookstore with me, because I was too cheap to buy the book.
I pointed out the sura I mentioned, and a few others, plus there were some he was familiar with he wanted to check. (he had spent quite a few years in Saudi-Arabia as a civilian). I have never seen the expression that came on his face before. Absolute shock.
He had only seen true versions before too. He said, "My God, they are two different books". I remember those exact words. I don't remember the rest of his comments word for word, but he went on to say, that this explains why so many people in our government have the wrong idea about Islam.
Every non Muslim (infidel) needs to read a true translation of the Holy Quran or Koran. Then they might understand why this is happening and why it will never stop happening.
IMHO these are probably the most accurate translations, and they are FREE. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16955
Another world “leader” overcome by dementia.
My understanding is Muslims do not consider Korans translated into English or another language as legit....only Arabic.
Last Pope or the one who goes with one of the two giant sides of the split Church.
Do we think he’ll be with the one leading the married lesbian priests presiding over wedding ceremonies of trans and gay couples? And devoting Church funds to limo rides to abortion center for pregnant parishioners. And blessing divorced couples and ones wanting to try living together.
You betcha.
Please post those photos on other threads from time to time.
I almost forgot the burning alive in cages actions of Muslims.
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