libstaK Posted September 15, 2012 #1 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Is the timing of this visit very opportune or extremely unfortunate: It depends on his capacity to maintain an unbiased peaceful stance in the face of current sentiment http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2012/09/14/pope-benedict-begins-trip-to-lebanon-amid-mideast-protests-violence/?hpt=hp_t1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Silver Thong Posted September 15, 2012 #2 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Sounds pretty stupid to me. What is to be accomplished. My god can beat up your god type bs. If Pope goes boom we have an issue. Could the pope be another sacrifitial lamb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Wearer of Hats Posted September 15, 2012 #3 Share Posted September 15, 2012 One of three things will result of this: Nothing at all - most likely. He gets assassinated - Scariest. Peace breaks out/negotiations ensure that eventually lead to peace - least likely and most likely to prove God actually exists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+and-then Posted September 15, 2012 #4 Share Posted September 15, 2012 I hope the guy can be protected. The trip probably should have been postponed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meryt-tetisheri Posted September 15, 2012 #5 Share Posted September 15, 2012 (edited) He could have delivered a message of peace from Rome. It takes only an opportune moment and a few fanatics or terrorists for the whole situation to explode and deteriorate even more. It is not risky just for the Pope, but for the whole region, and beyond, as well. Edited September 15, 2012 by meryt-tetisheri 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Silver Thong Posted September 15, 2012 #6 Share Posted September 15, 2012 He could have delivered a message of peace from Rome. It takes only an opportune moment and a few fanatics or terrorists for the whole situation to explode and deteriorate even more. It is not risky just for the Pope, but for the whole region, and beyond, as well. Ya war over a make believe something. Who if the bigger fool the one who leads or the one who follows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hasina Posted September 15, 2012 #7 Share Posted September 15, 2012 I don't see why the Pope should be unbiased on anything. He's the Pope, the lead guy of the Catholics. Unbiased my booty. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Silver Thong Posted September 15, 2012 #8 Share Posted September 15, 2012 I don't see why the Pope should be unbiased on anything. He's the Pope, the lead guy of the Catholics. Unbiased my booty. to create conflict. It's planned to do just that. Harmoney would not benifit either side as a war of faith means souls not lives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Wearer of Hats Posted September 15, 2012 #9 Share Posted September 15, 2012 He could have delivered a message of peace from Rome. It takes only an opportune moment and a few fanatics or terrorists for the whole situation to explode and deteriorate even more. It is not risky just for the Pope, but for the whole region, and beyond, as well. Saying "stop fighting, give peace a chance" is easy when you're not in danger. Jesus didn't stay in Bethlehem, he went where God called him to, obviously the same is true for His Holiness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
libstaK Posted September 15, 2012 Author #10 Share Posted September 15, 2012 (edited) How interesting, just watching CNN and what is being portrayed is that Benedict is encouraging the continuing message that "democracy and theocracy do not mix" - and "only within a secular run state can true freedom of religion be expressed by all faiths". I have had cause to think very little of Benedict in past years - which makes this progression all the more outstanding. Reference: The Brief, CNN. Edited September 15, 2012 by libstaK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Wearer of Hats Posted September 15, 2012 #11 Share Posted September 15, 2012 yes, because the head of state who just happens to be the head of a religon followed by millions of people is exactly the sort of person who should be talking about keeping theocrcy out of politcs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExpandMyMind Posted September 15, 2012 #12 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Aye, he had the cheek to call for an end to religious fundamentalism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meryt-tetisheri Posted September 15, 2012 #13 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Saying "stop fighting, give peace a chance" is easy when you're not in danger. Jesus didn't stay in Bethlehem, he went where God called him to, obviously the same is true for His Holiness. Yes, and Peter went back to Rome to be crucified, but in both cases armies, drones & explosives weren't involved. What do you expect the reaction of the Maronites would be if something happens to the Pope during his visit? Lebanon will ignite in minutes, there could be violance,destruction & lives would be lost! When Jesus was arrested he told his disciple to put away his sword, circumstances are different and so will be the consequences. For some fanatical people the Vatican is an imaginary Christian power, to deliver a message that theocracy and democracy do not mix, at the time when their power and influence is on the rise will be regarded by them as nothing less than a challenge brought to them at their door step. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Silver Thong Posted September 15, 2012 #14 Share Posted September 15, 2012 yes, because the head of state who just happens to be the head of a religon followed by millions of people is exactly the sort of person who should be talking about keeping theocrcy out of politcs... That was awesome lol Theocracy is a form of government in which official policy is governed by immediate divine guidance or by officials who are regarded as divinely guided, or is pursuant to the doctrine of a particular religion or religious group nope don't see an opposing religion having an issue with this LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A rather obscure Bassoon Posted September 15, 2012 #15 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Oh well,the " End of Days " lobby will be busy flicking through the collection of stories known as the Bible to see where this fits into their phrophecy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Silver Thong Posted September 15, 2012 #16 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Oh well,the " End of Days " lobby will be busy flicking through the collection of stories known as the Bible to see where this fits into their phrophecy... end days wacjobs lol even if the Pope is killed it will have little effect. The last pope that people cared about was shot lived and died all for a god he didn't believe in. I have a belief lol that Popes know the truth and know they are just a figure head and a puppet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+and-then Posted September 15, 2012 #17 Share Posted September 15, 2012 end days wacjobs lol even if the Pope is killed it will have little effect. The last pope that people cared about was shot lived and died all for a god he didn't believe in. I have a belief lol that Popes know the truth and know they are just a figure head and a puppet. I think it would be a great tragedy (and I'm not Catholic) and it would add fuel to the fire all over the world. In fact if there is one thing that could rouse Christians to violence - THAT might be it. The trip was previously scheduled but he chose to go regardless the change in conditions and I admire him for trying to be a peacemaker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Silver Thong Posted September 15, 2012 #18 Share Posted September 15, 2012 (edited) I think it would be a great tragedy (and I'm not Catholic) and it would add fuel to the fire all over the world. In fact if there is one thing that could rouse Christians to violence - THAT might be it. The trip was previously scheduled but he chose to go regardless the change in conditions and I admire him for trying to be a peacemaker. You keep believing that my friend and all will be well. Religion resolves everything. Oh wait a peacemaker lol. Your joking right. The best thing in light of recent activities in the ME is to sit his pompass ass down and shut the hell up. He's doing this to incite violence and he will get it. You know that as well as me. Edited September 15, 2012 by The Silver Thong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A rather obscure Bassoon Posted September 15, 2012 #19 Share Posted September 15, 2012 (edited) You keep believing that my friend and all will be well. Religion resolves everything. Oh wait a peacemaker lol. Your joking right. The best thing in light of recent activities in the ME is to sit his pompass ass down and shut the hell up. He's doing this to incite violence and he will get it. You know that as well as me. I laughed as well,hopefully he will wander into palestine and get his papal nose bloodied a little and quickly withdraw just like they did in the crusades.... Did you say puppet or muppet.. Edited September 15, 2012 by shaddow134 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffey Posted September 15, 2012 #20 Share Posted September 15, 2012 I hope the guy can be protected. The trip probably should have been postponed. I love this comment. It shows how much faith you truly have in your religion. LOL These tickle me and show my point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
questionmark Posted September 15, 2012 #21 Share Posted September 15, 2012 I love this comment. It shows how much faith you truly have in your religion. LOL These tickle me and show my point. That must be because somebody of your religion tried to shoot John Paul II. Before that there was no popemobil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+and-then Posted September 15, 2012 #22 Share Posted September 15, 2012 I love this comment. It shows how much faith you truly have in your religion. LOL These tickle me and show my point. The fact that you find the attempted assassination of a pope funny just shows your level of intelligence and morality. Your idiocy is showing little guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight Of Shadows Posted September 15, 2012 #23 Share Posted September 15, 2012 looks like morality only exist when non-muslims being killed but when muslims get killed there's always justifications .. some morals glad the guy made it out in one piece .. did he ? coz if some " western " country were to look for exucse to do something. . they'll kill him there and yep .. use some puppet .. say like osama bin laden .. and the rest is clear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+and-then Posted September 15, 2012 #24 Share Posted September 15, 2012 looks like morality only exist when non-muslims being killed but when muslims get killed there's always justifications .. some morals glad the guy made it out in one piece .. did he ? coz if some " western " country were to look for exucse to do something. . they'll kill him there and yep .. use some puppet .. say like osama bin laden .. and the rest is clear Only to fanatics that always have excuses ready to hand. Constantly using made up CT's to answer every situation that looks bad for your people is lame, KoS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffey Posted September 16, 2012 #25 Share Posted September 16, 2012 That must be because somebody of your religion tried to shoot John Paul II. Before that there was no popemobil. My religion? The fact that you find the attempted assassination of a pope funny just shows your level of intelligence and morality. Your idiocy is showing little guy You come out with some grade A bull..... I never laughed at the assassination attempt, but I also have 0 respect for the pope. I'm intelligent enough to know more about the history of your religion than you do... So I must be a lot more intelligent than you. I'm also not stupid enough to let a religion cloud my judgement and views. It's hilarious that you are speaking down to me like that, typical of a religious bigot. Maybe one day you will grow up and and learn about reality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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