Flashermac Posted October 22, 2007 Report Share Posted October 22, 2007 21 Oct 2007 NAPLES, Italy - Visiting one of Italy's most crime-ridden cities, Pope Benedict XVI told ayatollahs, rabbis, priests and patriarchs from around the world Sunday that religion must never be used to justify violence. Benedict condemned the "deplorable" mob violence that he said permeated life in Naples, home of the notorious Camorra organized crime syndicate â?? the local version of the Sicilian Mafia. The pope's visit coincided with a three-day meeting of religious leaders from around the world on the role of religion and culture in creating a violence-free world. The pope told the Jewish, Muslim, Christian and Buddhist leaders they must work for peace and reconciliation among peoples. Link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCgringo Posted October 22, 2007 Report Share Posted October 22, 2007 ummmm the crusades spanish inquisition burning witches at the stake and I am sure lots more wars with the Christians fighting the Heathens OC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted October 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2007 That was in the good old days. Nowadays it's a no-no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCorinthian Posted October 22, 2007 Report Share Posted October 22, 2007 Yea, not sure you can blaim him for stuff more than 100 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted October 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2007 Except for Al Sharpton, who wants reperations for what happened to his great great great grandparents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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