It’s just a little ridiculous to suggest that JPII kept his disagreement with Islam to himself, or that the visiting Muslims thought he agreed with them. You know, Dante has Mohammad in the circle of heretics eternally tortured. It’s hard for me to imagine that this is not known in the lands which moan under their abominable yoke.
I don’t know where this kissing the Koran came from anyway. I knew that he was just smelling it to see if it was real leather or just some synthetic. I never thought about again.
I may have missed it, but I don't recall him expressing a disagreement with Islam. I do remember the kissing the koran. Kinda shows how important symbolism is doesn't it?
You know, Dante has Mohammad in the circle of heretics eternally tortured. It’s hard for me to imagine that this is not known in the lands which moan under their abominable yoke.
All the more reason to preach Christ Crucified not kiss a koran.
Obviously if he did he wouldn't be invited back, nor would any other popes for a long time. As another RC posted he was human and made a mistake. Maybe the same thing should be said about his fascination with Mary, he was human and made a mistake.