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Pope Benedict seems to get it, and then he seems to lose his head in an orifice one doesn't usually associate with Holiness:
VATICAN CITY - Pope Benedict XVI urged Islamic countries to ensure religious rights for Christian migrants Monday while also saying Christians should continue welcoming Muslim immigrants with open arms.
Benedict stressed the need for "reciprocity" in Christian-Muslim relations during a speech to members of the pontifical council for migrants. The Vatican office is studying the issue of migration to and from Muslim countries during its annual meeting this week.
Cardinal Renato Martino, who heads the migrant office, has complained recently that while Muslim immigrants are often welcomed into largely Christian countries in Europe and allowed to practice their faith freely, Christian immigrants in the Islamic world are denied those same rights.
Benedict said Christians were called to "open their arms and their hearts to everyone," regardless of their countries of origin.
"Obviously, it is also to be hoped that Christians who emigrate to countries with an Islamic majority find welcome and respect of their religious identities there," he said.
"More and more the importance of reciprocity in dialogue is felt."
Benedict has called for respect for religious rights for Christian minorities in the past.
In a January speech to Vatican-based ambassadors, he lamented that some countries "seriously violate" religious freedom for minorities. He did not name any, but the Vatican has expressed concern about the plight of Roman Catholic minorities in countries such as China, Saudi Arabia and elsewhere in the Middle East.
Any Catholic readers who might be offended by what I say above ought to know that there are few bigger Benedict lovers than myself. Go to my blog CUANAS and look in the blogroll, and you will find the Ratzinger Fan Club prominently displayed. I have read three of the Pope's books, and have done numerous posts on why I think Benedict is the right Pope at the right time in history.
AND I AM NOT EVEN CATHOLIC.
But, I have to tell the truth, and the Pope is making a big mistake here in suggesting that the West ought to continue opening the immigration floodgates open to Muslims.
Not only is it time to close down Muslim immigration altogether, but it is time to start deporting the Islamofascists in our midst.
It is not anti-Christian to want to defend Western Civilization. If we do not successfully defend Western Civilization, then the haven for Christians and Jews will no longer exist, and Christians will be subject to the same treatment in Europe and America which they already receive in the Muslim world.
It is actually anti-Christian of the Pope to not defend Christendom.
As I said, he is making a big mistake. I pray he figures it out right quick.
- Benedict Xvi: States Have Right To Defend Borders & Immigrants The Duty To Integrate Into Their Host Countries
New York Times: Pope Says States Have Right to Defend Borders By REUTERS Published: October 26, 2010 VATICAN CITY — States must treat migrants with dignity but have the right to regulate immigration and defend their borders, Pope Benedict XVI said on...
- Pope To Meet With Muslim Leaders
From Breitbart: VATICAN CITY (AP) - Catholic and Muslim representatives plan to meet in Rome in the spring to start a "historic" dialogue between the faiths after relations were soured by Pope Benedict XVI's 2006 comments about Islam and holy war,...
- From Vatican Reporter:
At least one writer for Catholic press out of the Vatican is now saying that Pope Benedict XVI has no intention of backing down from his call for dialogue. This after another Vatican insider reportedly said that the Pope's reference to a dialogue...
- Muslims Angry At Pope Benedict
Oh oh, the Muslims are angry at Pope Benedict now. And, you know what that will likely mean: Muslim religious leaders have accused Pope Benedict XVI of quoting anti-Islamic remarks during a speech at a German university this week. Questioning the concept...
- Are The Ents Awakening?
The Vatican has issued a statement calling for Muslims to be more tolerant and less hypocritical: PARIS (Reuters) - After backing calls by Muslims for respect for their religion in the Mohammad cartoons row, the Vatican is now urging Islamic countries...
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The Pope Sends Mixed Messages About Islam
Pope Benedict seems to get it, and then he seems to lose his head in an orifice one doesn't usually associate with Holiness:
VATICAN CITY - Pope Benedict XVI urged Islamic countries to ensure religious rights for Christian migrants Monday while also saying Christians should continue welcoming Muslim immigrants with open arms.
Benedict stressed the need for "reciprocity" in Christian-Muslim relations during a speech to members of the pontifical council for migrants. The Vatican office is studying the issue of migration to and from Muslim countries during its annual meeting this week.
Cardinal Renato Martino, who heads the migrant office, has complained recently that while Muslim immigrants are often welcomed into largely Christian countries in Europe and allowed to practice their faith freely, Christian immigrants in the Islamic world are denied those same rights.
Benedict said Christians were called to "open their arms and their hearts to everyone," regardless of their countries of origin.
"Obviously, it is also to be hoped that Christians who emigrate to countries with an Islamic majority find welcome and respect of their religious identities there," he said.
"More and more the importance of reciprocity in dialogue is felt."
Benedict has called for respect for religious rights for Christian minorities in the past.
In a January speech to Vatican-based ambassadors, he lamented that some countries "seriously violate" religious freedom for minorities. He did not name any, but the Vatican has expressed concern about the plight of Roman Catholic minorities in countries such as China, Saudi Arabia and elsewhere in the Middle East.
Any Catholic readers who might be offended by what I say above ought to know that there are few bigger Benedict lovers than myself. Go to my blog CUANAS and look in the blogroll, and you will find the Ratzinger Fan Club prominently displayed. I have read three of the Pope's books, and have done numerous posts on why I think Benedict is the right Pope at the right time in history.
AND I AM NOT EVEN CATHOLIC.
But, I have to tell the truth, and the Pope is making a big mistake here in suggesting that the West ought to continue opening the immigration floodgates open to Muslims.
Not only is it time to close down Muslim immigration altogether, but it is time to start deporting the Islamofascists in our midst.
It is not anti-Christian to want to defend Western Civilization. If we do not successfully defend Western Civilization, then the haven for Christians and Jews will no longer exist, and Christians will be subject to the same treatment in Europe and America which they already receive in the Muslim world.
It is actually anti-Christian of the Pope to not defend Christendom.
As I said, he is making a big mistake. I pray he figures it out right quick.
- Benedict Xvi: States Have Right To Defend Borders & Immigrants The Duty To Integrate Into Their Host Countries
New York Times: Pope Says States Have Right to Defend Borders By REUTERS Published: October 26, 2010 VATICAN CITY — States must treat migrants with dignity but have the right to regulate immigration and defend their borders, Pope Benedict XVI said on...
- Pope To Meet With Muslim Leaders
From Breitbart: VATICAN CITY (AP) - Catholic and Muslim representatives plan to meet in Rome in the spring to start a "historic" dialogue between the faiths after relations were soured by Pope Benedict XVI's 2006 comments about Islam and holy war,...
- From Vatican Reporter:
At least one writer for Catholic press out of the Vatican is now saying that Pope Benedict XVI has no intention of backing down from his call for dialogue. This after another Vatican insider reportedly said that the Pope's reference to a dialogue...
- Muslims Angry At Pope Benedict
Oh oh, the Muslims are angry at Pope Benedict now. And, you know what that will likely mean: Muslim religious leaders have accused Pope Benedict XVI of quoting anti-Islamic remarks during a speech at a German university this week. Questioning the concept...
- Are The Ents Awakening?
The Vatican has issued a statement calling for Muslims to be more tolerant and less hypocritical: PARIS (Reuters) - After backing calls by Muslims for respect for their religion in the Mohammad cartoons row, the Vatican is now urging Islamic countries...