I believe that the Pope's stand on the issue, while it may harm us in the short term, actually helps us in the long run. It gives lie to the radical islamist position that the US is spearheading a "Crusade" against all of Islam. How can they make this claim when the originator of the term "Crusade," the heir of St. Peter, is so wholeheartedly against the military option? Indeed, with the Pope on their side, the idea that the US is launching a crusade against Islam appears ludicrous. I just wanted to tell you I passed on this bit of wisdom today. They announced that next week they are going to look at "Just Wars " from the Westminister Confession because of the possibility of war. I shared your thought on the Pope's actions with the girl next to me..(I did not take credit for it.:>))
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