Pope's half-arsed apology
In today's climate, what could be more stupid than for an international leader to be so indiscreet?
"I am deeply sorry for the reactions in some countries to a few passages of my address," the pope told pilgrims at the summer papal palace of Castel Gandolfo (say what?!), "which were considered offensive."
He's sorry for the reactions to this speech.
Tagged: religion, islam, christianity
Pip Wilson posted item above at 2:47 PM | Permalink
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Here's the Pope's speech in full. Not sure what he has to apologize for: http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/benedict_xvi/speeches/2006/september/documents/hf_ben-xvi_spe_20060912_university-regensburg_en.html
In my post I did give a link to the speech.
To refer to the "erudite Byzantine emperor Manuel II Paleologus" and his words, "Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman ..." seems to me rather unwise -- even foolish -- given the current world situation. Surely the Pope must have known that his speech could be inflammatory and possibly lead to deaths.
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