September 17, 2006
Violence to protest being called violent
Anglican Church in Gaza firebombed.
Two West Bank Churches Firebombed over Pope's Remarks (Sidenote, I get asked a lot by friends abroad why Christians support Israel--here's why, Jews don't firebomb their churches).
Meanwhile, "Responding to remarks by Pope Benedict XVI that Islam is violent Saudi Arabia's Mufti, Abdel Aziz al-Sheikh, said on Sunday that Jihad (Holy War) is God's will."
The Pope has semi-apologized. He did one of those "I'm sorry it offended you" apologies although he did say he was just quoting text and those weren't his opinions. I suppose he can't say "I said that Islam inspires violence and raging Muslims around the world made sure to prove me right."
Posted by Karol at September 17, 2006 01:22 PM | TrackBackTechnorati Tags: Muslim+Violence Pope+Comments Pope+Islam
Jews don't firebomb their churches.
They don't cut our heads off, too.
I suppose he can't say "I said that Islam inspires violence and raging Muslims around the world made sure to prove me right."
If only!
Posted by: sam at September 17, 2006 01:52 PMJews don't firebomb churches, but when US synagogues get fired, it ain't usually muslims!
Remember, the Pope is supposed to be infallible, so for an apology to happen in the same century as the thing, it's a pretty big deal. If you don't believe me, see how long it took them to recant on their condemnation of Gallileo!
