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To: geode00 who wrote (204129)	9/24/2006 7:37:33 AM
From: jttmab	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 281500

As I understand it, the Pope didn't retract his original statement. He just said, 'I'm sorry you're so upset by it' which makes those who were upset by it even more upset. At least the Pope could have said he was sorry he used that example with so many Christian examples that were available. jttmab

To: geode00 who wrote (204129)	9/24/2006 11:57:49 PM
From: Maurice Winn	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 281500

<As I understand it, the Pope didn't retract his original statement. He just said, 'I'm sorry you're so upset by it' which makes those who were upset by it even more upset. It was, I thought, a second dig. Obviously so did others.> The papal comments said "You guys are murderously violent and claim to be doing it to convert people to your "peaceful" religion. There is no room in religion for compulsory conversions on pain of death, and that includes Islam. If you think differently, why don't you drop by and we can discuss it." It was a fair argument he made, and the Moslems confirmed he was right about them, and so was the brusque comment about this centuries-old compulsory religion argument. His regret at their reaction is indeed reaffirming his original point. Some Moslems are not blind to the argument. So, now it's up to the Moslems to enter the debate other than with swords. Which so far, they seem incapable of doing, which confirms his point. But, they are dropping by [or have done] for a nice cup of tea and a discussion about conversion by force and force in religion in general. Mqurice