The Pope, Islam, Iraqi violence, and the Democratic line
Here’s a line from an AP story on Yahoo today on 41 killed in Iraqi bombings and violence:
Bombers and gunmen killed eight people in the tense city north east of Baghdad Monday as Iraqi security forces prepared to further tighten security ahead of the holy month of Ramadan, when violence traditionally spikes across Iraq.
Is anyone in the world surprised anymore to read the phrase “the holy month of Ramadan, when violence traditionally spikes” about any place at all in the Islamic world? From beauty pageants in Nigeria to cartoons in Danish newspapers, to the daily bombings in Iraq and elsewhere, to the Pope controversy, we see the same perps committing the same vile acts with the same religious justification.
One of the great ironies, and perhaps benefits, of the Iraq war is that the MSM, which would have otherwise completely ignored the country, now report the daily violence, which is conveniently in line with their anti-war agenda and sentiments. But anyone with eyes to see now knows that such violence is part and parcel of the Islamic world and its severe existential crisis. The Bush administration’s Iraq venture — perhaps naively, perhaps not — offered a democratic vision to that country which the people may or may not squander. But, given events from the Cartoon Riots to the death threats against the leader of a billion Christians, only the blinkered can really blame George Bush for the global phenomenon of Islamic violence. This seems to us a weakness in the chosen Democratic line of attack.
September 18th, 2006 at 6:07 pm
Hello all,
There is no truth without discernment and taking this situation out of context will never solve this world’s problems. The straw that breaks the camel’s back always follows the results of earlier deeds.
The Pope’s choice of words was brain dead, in my humble opinion, if he was seeking to spread peace. He could have appealed for cooler heads and humility from all sides using any other words, but instead he chose to quote Crusade era hypocrisy that was guaranteed to inflame Muslims. Now we see the backtracking and spinning that always follows the gaffes of those afraid of simply telling the truth.
More proof that religion is the opposite of truth, wisdom, and justice
The “infallible” Grand Inquisitor (the pot) sought to lecture Islam (the kettle) about spreading religion through dark deeds by quoting a Dark Ages text while the USA and Europe are in the midst of the Neo-Crusades. The irony and absurdity in this situation is amazing, to say the least. It evidences both the fallacy and fallibility of those who vainly and arrogantly pretend to serve the Creator.
Dear Pope, ever heard of Karma or the golden rule? Ever stop to remember how the Vatican and western nations became so rich and powerful over the centuries? Ever consider giving up your blood drenched wealth and earthly power to end the blatant hypocrisy of your vane, materialistic, and duplicitous empire? Ever think of forgoing your peacock’s robes to walk the walk instead of simply talking the talk? Remember the “eye of the needle” and “log and mote in the eye” parables? Is this a demonstration of your infallibility, wisdom, or utter blindness? As another wise one once said; What goes around comes around!
The West has killed far more Muslims (and other dark skins) than they have killed westerners, yet our press and leaders can only see Muslim and “third world” desperation in the face of western military and economic dominance and oppression, (in the name of God and country, by the way), as sources of evil in this world.
Guess what guys and girls, war, violence, and injustice are evil, no matter what the excuse or cause or who is doing it to whom. Anyone who thinks the Creator would judge religion, war, or any other profiteering at the expense of others as wise or acceptable activities has a very big surprise in store.
Here is Wisdom!!
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