The Pope's Disdain For Islam

Submitted by John R (United States), Sep 20, 2006 at 16:20

I thought the Pope was downright irresponsible by flouting Islam. He incited violence around the world, violence by a polarizing group of fanatics with absurd beliefs and smoldering anger. Only his hairsplitting apology prevented it from going way out of control.

Furthermore, I think the Pope could not contain his disdain for Islam that is why he said those. I do not believe a bit that he does not even have a trifle of a clue as to how his statements would be received. As for Muslims all around the world to react like they did, what else can someone possibly say about this? So much faith, so little logic. A puffed up, hysterical, overheated reaction that it is almost comedy.

John R.

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