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Pope: 'Large part of humanity' opposes war
He said that the course was being held "at a difficult moment in history, when the world once again is listening to the din of arms" and that thoughts about the victims, the destruction and the suffering produce "deep worry and pain."
Pope: 'Large part of humanity' opposes war
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The vast antiwar movement in the world shows that a "large part of humanity" has rejected the idea of war as a means of resolving conflicts between countries, Pope John Paul said in a message released today.
The Pope, a staunch opponent of the U.S.-led war in Iraq, sent his message to Roman Catholic military chaplains attending a Vatican-organized course on humanitarian law.
He said that the course was being held "at a difficult moment in history, when the world once again is listening to the din of arms" and that thoughts about the victims, the destruction and the suffering produce "deep worry and pain."
By now, he said, "it should be clear" that except for self-defence against an aggressor a "large part of humanity" has repudiated war as an instrument of resolving conflicts between countries.
He cited the "vast contemporary movement in favour of peace" around the world and said he took "comfort and hope" from the efforts for peace by various religions.
In the months before the Iraq war began, John Paul lobbied in favour of a negotiated solution, saying there was no legal or moral justification for military action.
In his message to the chaplains, the Pope stressed the need to respect the dignity of military adversaries and civilians "even in the midst of the harshest fighting."
Copyright 1996-2003. Toronto Star Newspapers Limited. All rights reserved.
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The vast antiwar movement in the world shows that a "large part of humanity" has rejected the idea of war as a means of resolving conflicts between countries, Pope John Paul said in a message released today.
The Pope, a staunch opponent of the U.S.-led war in Iraq, sent his message to Roman Catholic military chaplains attending a Vatican-organized course on humanitarian law.
He said that the course was being held "at a difficult moment in history, when the world once again is listening to the din of arms" and that thoughts about the victims, the destruction and the suffering produce "deep worry and pain."
By now, he said, "it should be clear" that except for self-defence against an aggressor a "large part of humanity" has repudiated war as an instrument of resolving conflicts between countries.
He cited the "vast contemporary movement in favour of peace" around the world and said he took "comfort and hope" from the efforts for peace by various religions.
In the months before the Iraq war began, John Paul lobbied in favour of a negotiated solution, saying there was no legal or moral justification for military action.
In his message to the chaplains, the Pope stressed the need to respect the dignity of military adversaries and civilians "even in the midst of the harshest fighting."
Copyright 1996-2003. Toronto Star Newspapers Limited. All rights reserved.
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Er, is it such a good idea to align ourselves with child molesters and religious bigots? The Pope is Enemy Number One of a woman's right to choose.
Also, the Pope conspired with the CIA to bring down the Soviet Union and pro-capitalist forces to bring down capitalism. Next thing you know we'll be happy that the Moonies and Scientologists are endorsing the anti-war position.
Just because they're with us doesn't mean we should be proud of it. We should have nothing to do with the Catholic Church. Pigs!
Also, the Pope conspired with the CIA to bring down the Soviet Union and pro-capitalist forces to bring down capitalism. Next thing you know we'll be happy that the Moonies and Scientologists are endorsing the anti-war position.
Just because they're with us doesn't mean we should be proud of it. We should have nothing to do with the Catholic Church. Pigs!
Er, is it such a good idea to align ourselves with child molesters and religious bigots? The Pope is Enemy Number One of a woman's right to choose.
Also, the Pope conspired with the CIA to bring down the Soviet Union and pro-capitalist forces to bring down capitalism. Next thing you know we'll be happy that the Moonies and Scientologists are endorsing the anti-war position.
Just because they're with us doesn't mean we should be proud of it. We should have nothing to do with the Catholic Church. Pigs!
Also, the Pope conspired with the CIA to bring down the Soviet Union and pro-capitalist forces to bring down capitalism. Next thing you know we'll be happy that the Moonies and Scientologists are endorsing the anti-war position.
Just because they're with us doesn't mean we should be proud of it. We should have nothing to do with the Catholic Church. Pigs!
>On March 24, 2003 at approximately 9:55AM, a male student was
>walking by himself from the downtown Berkeley BART station to his
>chemistry lab on campus. The victim is described as follows: Male
>with light brown skin and medium brown eyes and, has a full beard of
>short, black hair. The victim was wearing a small turban made of
>black cloth, on his right wrist was a ^ÓKara,^Ô a Sikh religious
>symbol in the shape of a circular iron bracelet.
>
>As the victim walked eastbound on the Grinnell Pathway, approaching
>the Life Sciences Addition, he observed a person sitting on the
>ground just north of the pavement. The victim said he has often seen
>this person sitting in the same spot in the morning, but had never
>had any interaction with him previously.
>
>When the victim had walked to within a few yards of the suspect, the
>suspect quickly got to his feet and charged at him, swinging his
>closed fists at the victim^Òs head. The victim ran away from the
>suspect; the victim was not injured.
>
>The suspect had left the area on foot, and officers could not find
>him. The victim believes he was attacked because of his appearance.
>One witness that saw the incident also felt the victim was attacked
>because of his appearance.
>
>The suspect is described as follows:
>Suspect #1: White male in his late 20^Òs or early 30^Òs, 6^Ò2^Ô tall,
>thin build, long blond hair, and a blond beard growing down to his
>chest, wearing a black leather trenchcoat and black eyeglasses.
>If you have any information about this crime, please contact:
>University of California Police Department
>Criminal Investigation Bureau
>(510) 642-0472 / 8AM5PM
>walking by himself from the downtown Berkeley BART station to his
>chemistry lab on campus. The victim is described as follows: Male
>with light brown skin and medium brown eyes and, has a full beard of
>short, black hair. The victim was wearing a small turban made of
>black cloth, on his right wrist was a ^ÓKara,^Ô a Sikh religious
>symbol in the shape of a circular iron bracelet.
>
>As the victim walked eastbound on the Grinnell Pathway, approaching
>the Life Sciences Addition, he observed a person sitting on the
>ground just north of the pavement. The victim said he has often seen
>this person sitting in the same spot in the morning, but had never
>had any interaction with him previously.
>
>When the victim had walked to within a few yards of the suspect, the
>suspect quickly got to his feet and charged at him, swinging his
>closed fists at the victim^Òs head. The victim ran away from the
>suspect; the victim was not injured.
>
>The suspect had left the area on foot, and officers could not find
>him. The victim believes he was attacked because of his appearance.
>One witness that saw the incident also felt the victim was attacked
>because of his appearance.
>
>The suspect is described as follows:
>Suspect #1: White male in his late 20^Òs or early 30^Òs, 6^Ò2^Ô tall,
>thin build, long blond hair, and a blond beard growing down to his
>chest, wearing a black leather trenchcoat and black eyeglasses.
>If you have any information about this crime, please contact:
>University of California Police Department
>Criminal Investigation Bureau
>(510) 642-0472 / 8AM5PM
That evil, greedy, arrogant, Satan worshipping hippocrite sits up there on mountains of gold while deceiving the world and turning a blind eye to suffering. If they truly cared about anything besides perpetuating their wealth and lies, they would have taken a vow of poverty and done somthing concrete to help the needy. But instead they have spent 1500 years spreadin lies and hoarding gold. Now they want us to believe they really care about anyone but themselves and their plans to enslave the planet.
All of this war and terrorism is THEATER designed to lead us into a New World government headed by the Vatican or one of their evil represpentatives.
The Vatican is the central bank of planet earth and that means that all the evil attributed to the world bank and international bankers and the military industrial complex and New World Order is being ccontrolled by the Vatican. Why is the Papacy secretly profiting from usury and other evils while PRETENDING to be virtous and pious.
When the serpent speaks, ignore everything they have to say because its all lies. Don't be fooled any longer. Satan resides in the Vatican and the Pope is his right hand man.
All of this war and terrorism is THEATER designed to lead us into a New World government headed by the Vatican or one of their evil represpentatives.
The Vatican is the central bank of planet earth and that means that all the evil attributed to the world bank and international bankers and the military industrial complex and New World Order is being ccontrolled by the Vatican. Why is the Papacy secretly profiting from usury and other evils while PRETENDING to be virtous and pious.
When the serpent speaks, ignore everything they have to say because its all lies. Don't be fooled any longer. Satan resides in the Vatican and the Pope is his right hand man.
For more information:
http://www.aloha.net/~mikesch/666.htm
This is the same Vatican that knew millions of Jews were being killed in Poland and still opposed the war. The Roman Catholic Church has no respect for human life.
If the pope really meant what he said about peace, he would have gone to Baghdad as a human shield.
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