Pope's gaffe?

Honestly I don't care about what the Pope or Bush or Howard or any of their ilk say. The only think that really pisses me off - and I usually have a very long fuse - is people actually believe it. People repeating their BS as if its fact and having thier opinions changed by openly racists biased media. Are people so stupid that they can't seperate a lie from a fact? You think that a nun dieing in somalia has anything to do with the pope? The place is in a civil war! People die, it probably has nothing to do with it.
You whinge while some vandals attack a church in palestine while at the very same time someone is attacking a mosque in america. 'Oh, but they don't represent americans their just a couple of idiots' That applies to the phillistines too!

Vivek, look up the history of the library of alexandria before commenting.

Originally posted by arch.buff Im glad to see the Pope hasnt apologized. I dont believe anything he said was offensive. He was simply quoting someone else, his own words were in no way offensive. Again, in my opinion.   Here is some info on the subject...   www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/09/14/world/main2012335.shtml   Its kinda ironic though.......Pope quotes Byzantine Emperor "Islam spread by the sword", Muslim leaders and community angry. Days later theres a dead nun and five churches torched. It would seem the Pope inadvertently proved a point. At least I know a lot of people will see it this way. I personally dont, but why dont these people think before they act. They tell themselves "They think were violent??? Im outraged. I know lets use violence because were mad they think were violent!!!"   All my honest and righteous Muslim brothers let the world know you are united against these bearers of violence!!!! Im sure with you!

Agree with you. Coincidentally the pope has been proved right.

Omar, this is what I knew of Alexandria,s burning, If I am wrong, I  admit it & request you to tell me the true story. I am not all knowing & all perfect.

Majority or minority. Doesnt matter. There are muslim citisens in western countries who are ready to murder us if they will get chance. This is fact.

What the heck has gone on with a few of you? Mosquito and Pikeshot1600 especially. If you dont' like Islam, fine. If you don't care for moslems, fine. But when you generalize a few nuts into the whole than you have a a problem. A bigotry problem. When you have to compare size of genitalia you may have another kind of issue that I could care less about. If you want to continue discussing this thread like adults than act it.

Offensive posts have been removed.

The last page shows your ignorance. Informal warning given to both Pikeshot1600 and Mosquito. This matter is under review in which further reprimands may enuse.
    
    

Edited by Seko - 19-Sep-2006 at 08:12

Originally posted by Omar al Hashim Honestly I don't care about what the Pope or Bush or Howard or any of their ilk say. The only think that really pisses me off - and I usually have a very long fuse - is people actually believe it. People repeating their BS as if its fact and having thier opinions changed by openly racists biased media. Are people so stupid that they can't seperate a lie from a fact? You think that a nun dieing in somalia has anything to do with the pope? The place is in a civil war! People die, it probably has nothing to do with it. You whinge while some vandals attack a church in palestine while at the very same time someone is attacking a mosque in america. 'Oh, but they don't represent americans their just a couple of idiots' That applies to the phillistines too! Vivek, look up the history of the library of alexandria before commenting.

Although I pray that this terrible incident was an isolated one, you cannot throw aside the possibility that it did occur because of the Pope's words. This incident occured shortly after a muslim cleric in Somalia spread the word of the Pope's speech as being blasphemous and such
    

The pope repeats a quote which was factual. Islam was spread by the sword. The muslims didnt reach the atlantic by useing words did they? Personally, I dont see the big deal, religions spread like that in many places.

Edited by Loknar - 19-Sep-2006 at 11:05

Originally posted by Seko What the heck has gone on with a few of you? Mosquito and Pikeshot1600 especially. If you dont' like Islam, fine. If you don't care for moslems, fine. But when you generalize a few nuts into the whole than you have a a problem. A bigotry problem. When you have to compare size of genitalia you may have another kind of issue that I could care less about. If you want to continue discussing this thread like adults than act it. Offensive posts have been removed. The last page shows your ignorance. Informal warning given to both Pikeshot1600 and Mosquito. This matter is under review in which further reprimands may enuse.

Originally posted by Seko What the heck has gone on with a few of you? Mosquito and Pikeshot1600 especially. If you dont' like Islam, fine. If you don't care for moslems, fine. But when you generalize a few nuts into the whole than you have a a problem. A bigotry problem. When you have to compare size of genitalia you may have another kind of issue that I could care less about. If you want to continue discussing this thread like adults than act it. Offensive posts have been removed. The last page shows your ignorance. Informal warning given to both Pikeshot1600 and Mosquito. This matter is under review in which further reprimands may enuse.

Mosquito don't make light of this. Your posts are on record. The mods could gladly go over them with you if you wish.

I personaly could handle any criticism you throw at muslims, especially since some of it is justified. But as a whole to generalize is a mistake. Which is what you have done. In fact I would have not paid much attention to your behavior had it not been for those previously mentioned complaints.

And by the way there is no rule about your last comment. Again, take my informal warning as a chance to reevaluate your own remarks. Thanks.


    

Edited by Seko - 19-Sep-2006 at 17:41

Pope made a mistake with his silly words. He should have been more carefull. He is a pope for god sake. Muslims reaction is off course tragically stupid and immature.