[Zman516]

So, if the Pope does not "in any way" agree with what he quoted, what DOES he believe?

[billorites]

Well...it's like this...
I lied to my diary.
OK? Understand?
Jeez...

[sageb1]

"So, if the Pope does not "in any way" agree with what he quoted, what DOES he believe?"

Perhaps this will give you a clue. Cardinal Ratzinger in 1984.

"Extremely harsh also were the words used by Ratzinger in passing judgment on other religions: "After the Council," he says, "their value has been over emphasized; paganism painted as being serene and innocent is one of the illusions of our time. In fact, there exists the active presence of the devil, and from this only Christ can free us. For this reason we must continue to preach Christianity to these non-Christian religions which are in many instances reigns of terror."

The Angelus

[right-wingin_It]

So, if the Pope does not "in any way" agree with what he quoted, what DOES he believe?

Part of the answer to this question is in the rest of the text of his lecture.

[vincentjay]

You have an interesting tagline. I agree that allah must be a demon, but how can you be certain that satan himself plays the role of allah? I would expect him to delegate that post to a somewhat lesser demon.... though I can't be certain of course.

[IrishRainy]

I'm gonna go out on a limb here: As the Pope, I'm sure he thinks the Catholic/Christian faith is the one true faith. Therefore, Islam must be a false one.

Of course, if he said anything remotely like that, the Muzzies would go nuts, so maybe it's better we don't go there.