Pope's Call for 'Muslim Solidarity' Needs Bible Study-Bill Koenig
Pope's Call for 'Muslim Solidarity' Needs Bible Study-Bill Koenig
December 14, 2001
The following Reuters article reported Friday that Pope John Paul
II has called on the world's Roman Catholics to fast for world
peace "in solidarity with Muslims."
This unprecedented proclamation was timed to coincide with the end
of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and to promote "greater
understanding between Catholics and Muslims."
May I respectfully suggest that the Pope open his Bible and
familiarize himself with God's Word about the covenant land of
Israel and what happens to those who come against Israel (Genesis
12:3). He should also re-visit what the Bible says about spirits
who do not acknowledge that Jesus is the Son of God (1 John 4:2-3).
And may I recommend also that the Pope's Bible Study include a
serious look at what God's Word says about the future of Jerusalem
(Zechariah, chapters 12-14) and at other Scriptures pertaining to
the times in which we live.
The Pope is leading his church into a collision course with our
Lord.
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Pope Leads Catholic World 'Fast for Peace' Click here for full
story.
http://www.reuters.com/news_article.jhtml?type=worldnews&StoryID=455306
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope John Paul on Friday led the world's
Roman Catholics in a day of fasting for global peace in solidarity
with Muslims in the wake of attacks against the United States and
spiraling violence in the Middle East.
The Pope, convinced that prayer can move minds and mountains, asked
Catholics to skip at least one meal if their health permitted it
and to give to charity the money they would have spent.
The unprecedented gesture was timed to coincide with the end of the
Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, promote greater understanding
between Catholics and Muslims, and stress that no Catholic should
automatically link Islam with terrorism.
The Vatican asked Catholics to either abstain from all food from
sunrise to sunset, as devout Muslims do, take just bread and water,
or eat the minimum required for their health.
"This special day of prayer and fasting, a Friday at the end of
Ramadan, gives Catholics a chance to show their solidarity with
Muslims," said Archbishop Michael Fitzgerald, secretary of the
Vatican Council for Inter-religious Dialogue.
"By doing so, Catholics, in the words of the Pope, can show their
respect for Islam, for the authentic Islam, Islam that prays, Islam
that cares for the needy," he said.
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Pope's Call for 'Muslim Solidarity' Needs Bible Study-Bill Koenig
December 14, 2001
The following Reuters article reported Friday that Pope John Paul
II has called on the world's Roman Catholics to fast for world
peace "in solidarity with Muslims."
This unprecedented proclamation was timed to coincide with the end
of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and to promote "greater
understanding between Catholics and Muslims."
May I respectfully suggest that the Pope open his Bible and
familiarize himself with God's Word about the covenant land of
Israel and what happens to those who come against Israel (Genesis
12:3). He should also re-visit what the Bible says about spirits
who do not acknowledge that Jesus is the Son of God (1 John 4:2-3).
And may I recommend also that the Pope's Bible Study include a
serious look at what God's Word says about the future of Jerusalem
(Zechariah, chapters 12-14) and at other Scriptures pertaining to
the times in which we live.
The Pope is leading his church into a collision course with our
Lord.
------
Pope Leads Catholic World 'Fast for Peace' Click here for full
story.
http://www.reuters.com/news_article.jhtml?type=worldnews&StoryID=455306
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope John Paul on Friday led the world's
Roman Catholics in a day of fasting for global peace in solidarity
with Muslims in the wake of attacks against the United States and
spiraling violence in the Middle East.
The Pope, convinced that prayer can move minds and mountains, asked
Catholics to skip at least one meal if their health permitted it
and to give to charity the money they would have spent.
The unprecedented gesture was timed to coincide with the end of the
Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, promote greater understanding
between Catholics and Muslims, and stress that no Catholic should
automatically link Islam with terrorism.
The Vatican asked Catholics to either abstain from all food from
sunrise to sunset, as devout Muslims do, take just bread and water,
or eat the minimum required for their health.
"This special day of prayer and fasting, a Friday at the end of
Ramadan, gives Catholics a chance to show their solidarity with
Muslims," said Archbishop Michael Fitzgerald, secretary of the
Vatican Council for Inter-religious Dialogue.
"By doing so, Catholics, in the words of the Pope, can show their
respect for Islam, for the authentic Islam, Islam that prays, Islam
that cares for the needy," he said.
--
Koenig's International News - http://watch.org
P.S. from Bill: We appreciate your e-mails in response to our
commentaries and mailings. However, the volume has increased to
a level where it is becoming more difficult to answer them. We
now have been blessed with a person who has offered to help us
respond. However, we ask each of you to please bear with us and to
to help us by keeping your thoughts and comments brief.
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