[Polycarp IV]

when the Arab world adopts democracy, maybe their people WILL

...be no different than us, i.e., a pragmatically atheistic materialistic capitalistic culture of death?

What good is "unfettered capitalism and democracy" if they destroy the eternal soul even more effectively than communism did?

Wanna know what happens to Christianity when it dwells too long in oppulence, license disguised as "freedom", and wealth?

Bishop Robinsons and Father Geoghans and 85% of Catholic laity committing the mortal sins of contraception, sterilization and abortion.

[sinkspur]

What good is "unfettered capitalism and democracy" if they destroy the eternal soul even more effectively than communism did?

They don't. But, it serves your purpose to say they do.

Wanna know what happens to Christianity when it dwells too long in oppulence, license disguised as "freedom", and wealth?

Bishop Robinsons and Father Geoghans and 85% of Catholic laity committing the mortal sins of contraception, sterilization and abortion.

Then what's your alternative, Doctor?

The Pope himself lives in a democratic country and, were it not for the cooperation between the US and Prime Minister Berlusconi, Vatican City might well be a pile of rubble right now, due to the terrorist threats against it.

Now, tell me how the Pope's pleas for "peace" will save him from animals who wish to destroy him, to make a statement?

[BlackElk]

Is it not true that in all of the Middle East only Israel allows Arabs to vote?