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2006-11-27 Olde Tyme Religion

A Question of Freedom - Papal Trip Analysis

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Posted by mrp 2006-11-27 13:35|| || Front Page|| [4 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 It is hard to imagine that Pope Benedict will not use this opportunity to continue his pointed observations regarding lack of religious freedom in Muslim majority countries. Turkey is a perfect example in that they are putatively secular, yet obviously restrictive about the practice of other non-Islamic religions within their boundaries. Why else would they have closed the Theological School of Halki?

This situation should provide the world with yet another glimpse beneath the hem of Islam's supposedly peaceful trappings. One can only assume there will be violent riots over the Pope's presence. While I wish the Pope no harm, I can only hope that Turkey's Muslims show themselves for the intolerant and hostile hate-mongers that they are. Benedict's prior opposition to Turkey's EU admission will certainly cause its own share of seething.

Posted by Zenster">Zenster 2006-11-27 20:44|| 2006-11-27 20:44|| Front Page Top

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