Radical Islamist Group Calls Pope 'The Devil's Courier'

Deutche Press Agentur ^ | Sep 18, 2006, 19:22 GMT

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Cairo, Egypt - Islamists belonging to the militant group Ansar al-Sunna (Protectors of the faith) published a statement Monday condemning Pope Benedict XVI's remarks on Islam and Prophet Mohammed.

The group, in their angry internet statement, called the Pope 'the devil's courier' and said that his statements prove that 'their (Christians) war (against Muslims) is entirely in the name of the cross, a crusade.'

In his speech, the Catholic Pope had quoted a medieval text written by a 14th century Christian emperor who described some of Prophet Mohammed's teachings, elements of the Muslim faith, as 'evil and inhumane.'

The extremist group said that this and such statements are only meant to 'humiliate Muslims and offend their religion and Prophet.'

The statement also asked Muslims not to be silent in the face of the Pope's offence.

'We ask those who carry the responsibility of religion and those who do not accept being inferior to strike on the commanders of infidelity and ignorance,' read the statement.

'The statements not only denounce the prophetic nature of Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, but also thus denounces all heavenly traditions that our Prophet had upheld and confirmed,' the group wrote.

Ansar al-Sunna is a radical Muslim group, reportedly with a presence in Germany and other European countries. It has often published statements in response to issues regarding Muslim affairs.

The same group had published a year ago condemnation of Danish cartoonists who depicted Mohammed in a manner deemed insulting by the Muslim World.

© 2006 dpa - Deutsche Presse-Agentur

[virgil]

I agree. I think the media are behind this. They're the cause of this. They know what the kooks do. They want to stir the pot. It's good for ratings.