Posted on 09/16/2006 4:48:45 PM PDT by traumer
Muslim world newspapers filled with articles slamming pope’s remarks; ‘it is clear that such remarks only contribute to the fueling of the fire raging between Islam and the West,’ op-ed published in al-Sharq al-Awsat says
The recent remarks made by Pope Benedict XVI on Islam are threatening to ignite the entire Muslim world.
Op-Eds published in the Arab newspapers slammed the pope even after the Vatican’s apology.
The most extreme opinion was voiced by Hani Pahas in the London-based Arabic-language daily newspaper Al-Hayat, who wrote “the pope’s comments may lead to war; we fear that the pope’s statements may lead to a war that we, Muslims and Christians alike, are trying to prevent through dialogue between East and West.
Hussein Shabakshy wrote in an article published by the London-based Arabic-language newspaper al-Sharq al-Awsat “It is clear that such remarks only contribute to the fueling of the fire raging between Islam and the West. There is no difference between Osama bin Laden and Ayman al-Zawahiri speaking from their caves in Tora Bora and the stage of an important Christian saint. Both parties contribute to the world verbal weapons for mass destruction.”
“The pope’s latest statement cannot be considered a slip of the tongue or a comic bit from a TV show; the situation here is different, and his remarks are indicative of an important and highly symbolic stance toward the religion (Islam) and the prophet of about a billion and-a-half Muslims,” he said.
“These are ignorant comments previously made by Adolf Hitler, who spoke of a supreme white race against all the other races, especially the African race.
Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood said a Vatican statement on Saturday saying Pope Benedict was sorry for upsetting Muslims with his comments on Islam did not go far enough.
"We want a personal apology (from the Pope). We feel that he has committed a grave error against us and that this mistake will only be removed through a personal apology," Muslim Brotherhood Deputy Leader Mohammed Habib told Reuters.
The Grand Imam of the Al – Azhar University in Cairo, Sheikh Muhammad Sayyid Tantawi said the pope’s statements stem from complete ignorance regarding all that is related to Islam.
Other religious leaders throughout the Muslim world, including Iran, also slammed the pope.
The spiritual leader of Lebanon's Sunnis, the Grand Mufti Sheik Mohammed Rashid Kabbani, said the pope's remarks emanated either from "Ignorance and lack of knowledge or were deliberately intended to distort Islam."
"Reason is the substance of Islam and its teachings ... Islam prohibited violence in human life. Anyone who wants the truth (about Islam) must take it from Islam's holy book, the Koran, rather than from a dialogue or excerpts," he said.
'Assad can’t sleep at night'
Meanwhile in Lebanon, prominent Shiite leader Muhammad Hassan said Hizbullah failed to prove during the recent war that it is capable of preventing Israel from attacking the country.
In an interview with Al-Sharq al-Awsat Hassan said “the resistance, despite the strong military resolve and the heroic acts of its warriors, it did not prove to be a deterrent against such technologically-supreme aggression and an aggressive air force. This deterrence was only successful on the ground.”
The anti-Syrian "March 14 Forces" said in response to claims made by Hizbullah Chief Hassan Nasrallah that the group had repeatedly ‘stabbed Lebanon in the back’ that Hizbullah has launched a political battle that has resulted in a major split.
Nasrallah’s political advisor Hussein Halil said “their (March 14 Forces) culture is similar to Israeli demands. We want to protect this land from foreign patrons.”
Tensions in Lebanon are mounting ahead of the next UN report on the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri.
In an interview with UPI, Former Syrian Vice President Abdel Halim Khaddam reiterated his claim that Syrian President Bashar Assad is to blame for the murder. Asked why Assad was absent from the summit of Non-Aligned Movement nations in Cuba, Khaddam said “Bashar can’t sleep at night. He is very fearful regarding the internal situation and is afraid to leave the country for fear he may not be able to return.”
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I wonder what the pope said to upset the Muslim terrorists so?
The Islamonuts are fascists. The US Constitutions first amendment is anathema to them while it is revered in the west. A pity we didn't settle this 26 years ago when it should have been settled in all out war. Asymmetric crap ain't getting the job done.
I'm tired of people apologizing for speaking their opinion. Islam cannot tolerate freedom. It is a poor excuse for a religion.
Bring them on....
Should have finished this in the 13th century...
It is a cult. An evil, Satanic Cult.
That's the question I was going to ask!
FYI: The Time has come!
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Here is a follow up on the Pope's speech from the Anchoress that's worth a read
(LOL Anything from the Anchoress is worth a read)
http://theanchoressonline.com/2006/09/16/for-popes-and-presidents-it-feels-like-1981-out-there/
That is true, what do you have to say in your defense? Besides threatening to kill everyone who disagrees with you, including fellow Muslims?
Woo Hoo!
Correction:
The recent remarks made by (Fill In The Blank) on (anything regarding Islam) are threatening to ignite the entire Muslim world.
Muslim outrage is a constant, it neither rises nor falls, and so it should for all practical purposes be ignored.
Still, if it happens to be pointed in your direction, its probably prudent to step up your security precautions. Keep the pepper spray handy.
We're already at War.
'Assad can’t sleep at night'
I sure hope so. It must be very difficult to get a restful nights slip knowing that at any moment an IDF JDAM may slam into your midsection and blow your stinking guts into millions of tiny pieces.
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The mooslimes call for a 'war' against one thing or another every week it seems. Come to think of it, according to their frequent calls for jihad, they are currently involved in dozens of wars. These scum sucking pig-dogs have gotten way past tiresome. Time to put them down once and for all.
Exactly - not a religion, but a jimjonesian death cult.
Wouldn't the destructive potential of ONE Trident submarine sort of take care of the whole Arab hostility question FOR ETERNITY...?!
It is a poor excuse for a Cult.
(there I fixed it) :)
If this keeps up, the EU will have to take tough action against the Pope.
I wonder, would it help if they saw a cartoon of the Pope?
Never mind.
How in the world do they keep up the "perpetual outrage?" My goodness, I would be exhausted. Now wonder they kill themselves left and right they are too tired to think rationally.
Sadly, your probably right!
The anchoress Online is a really neat web site.
Thanks for pointing it out.
Well, I guess the Swiss Guard is one army the Muslims could defeat.
The one thing I thought JPII lacked was a true understanding of the Islamic menace. I think he had a Palestinian sympathy in part because the Palestinian Christians have developed a kind of Stockholm syndrome.
Pretty rich coming from an Iranian sock puppet.
And of course, we know the Islamics would never say anything negative about Christians or Jews. (/Sarcasm)
The first thing any legitimate reporters should ask the offended Muslims they are quoting is whether they read the Pope's speech. The second question they should ask is what were the main points of the Pope's speech. The third and final question they should ask is whether they think being unreasonable is against God's nature or whether that is something which a bunch of silly Greeks came up with.
'the pope’s comments may lead to war'
Hell, with these people WHAT doesn't lead to war? They love war. They love killing. They are playing everyone for a bunch of PC fools.
The constant about Muslim rage is that it looks for a new "reason" on which to hang its raison d'etre. Anything the west says just gives them the newest reason to erupt and blame it on anyone but themselves.
Can he be charged with hate speech and tried at the Hague?
'the pope’s comments may lead to war'
One can only hope. Better now when we have a large technological advantage. It appears to be inevitable.
damn... I'm tired of the Muslims deamanding aoplogies for everything and anything said about them that casts the truth. it's time to finish the job once and for all. Bring back The Crusades!!
The Pope's speech is well worth reading closely. It is worth your time. The man has a lot of accumulated intellectual capital which he is now sharing with the public square.
It's my understanding that the pope did NOT apologize (nor should he!).
The Pope's Comments, lol.
http://popequote.ytmnd.com/
???. Symmetrical?
These comments were really nothing. They are factual and they have been proven factual through the reaction of muslims.
But to be honest taken by themselves they are not serious rhetoric..what they are is the EXCUSE....The EXCUSE that both sides are looking for to finally admit a state of war exist and to fully act on it.
Pope Benedict XVI, just flipped the switch.
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