 |
|
|
|
 Pope Francis devoted much of his weekly speech on September 4 in Rome to the Syrian conflict.
September 5th, 2013
12:04 PM ET
Pope to G-20: Keep your armies out of SyriaBy Daniel Burke, CNN Belief Blog Co-Editor (CNN) - Pope Francis on Thursday wrote to the G-20 leaders, saying that military intervention in Syria would be "futile" and urging them to seek a diplomatic solution instead. "To the leaders present, to each and every one," Francis wrote in a public letter, "I make a heartfelt appeal for them to help find ways to overcome the conflicting positions and to lay aside the futile pursuit of a military solution." The pope's letter was addressed to Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is hosting the G-20 meeting, where the Syrian conflict is expected to take center stage. Francis has condemned the use of chemical weapons in Syria and called for a day of prayer and fasting on Sept. 7 to press for peace in Syria. He also chided the international community for letting "one-sided interests" prevent them from finding a solution. But while lamenting the "senseless massacre unfolding" in Syria, he has also rejected calls for a military strike against the forces of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops also urged President Obama and Congress not to use military force in Syria. "A central moral question is: Will more or less lives and livelihoods be destroyed by military intervention?" Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York and Bishop Richard Pates, who represent the bishops, wrote to Congress on Thursday. "Instead of employing armed force," the bishops continued,"in this situation our nation, working with the international community, should direct all of its energies urgently and tirelessly toward dialogue and negotiation."
Next entry »Thousands fasting and praying for peace in Syria
« Previous entryPope pulls ambassador amid abuse allegations
|
  About this blog
The CNN Belief Blog covers the faith angles of the day's biggest stories, from breaking news to politics to entertainment, fostering a global conversation about the role of religion and belief in readers' lives. It's edited by CNN's Daniel Burke with contributions from Eric Marrapodi and CNN's worldwide news gathering team.  |
|
|
|
What if Putin is correct?
Elvis and Hitler were the master minds. JFK knew about it and was going to spill the beans so they had to assassinate him. Hitler was the trigger man and Elvis signaled the all clear with his umbrella. Jimmy Hoffa drove the getaway car. Putin smiled.
Lol. Dude needs to tighten up the foil cap.
I believe that the United Nations using its resources, should broker a seize fire in Syria and should establish a dialogue between the rebels and the government to come to an amicable solution.
that tactic as worked so well in the past?
Once again:
From a former member of the US Army's Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Corps i.e. me:
The Syrian leaders need to be taken out quickly before they again use nerve or biological agents and/or mustard gas on their population or elsewhere.
For those interested in the chemical weapons development and use in Iraq:
See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iraqi_chemical_weapons_program for what appears to be a good review of the Iraqi chemical weapons' development and use. It appears the Germans, Austrians and Soviets were deeply involved in the Iraqi commercial production and use of said chemical weapons. Assistance was provided by a surprising number of other countries to include the USA.
Whatever happened to the principle of "innocent until proven guilty"? Supposition isn't evidence, and that is all there is for the question about who used chemical weapons in Syria.
On the other hand, the US was never held accountable for using Agent Orange or depleted uranium, or for torture; all of which it has admitted.
SEND IN THE NUKES!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_zwB6GLpo4&feature=player_detailpage
What would happen if it were proven that the muslim brotherhood/Al Qaida rebels were the one who used the chemical weapons on the Syrian civilians? Then would Obama be so gung-ho for a strike on his own pals? Not that the CIA of this administration would ever stage such an attack....
How different would the world or even just the USA be if Chief Babble Humper and Former Monkey In Charge Bush hadn't been an outright liar and mentally ill delusional who attacked Iraq because his god told him to?
Obama + Bush are both evil warlords.
He attacked Saddam because Saddam would not play ball $$$ with the NWO. They "removed" him. Besides, I'm not quite sure who the "god" of W. would be exactly.
How can you condemn Obama and not Bush?
Also, saying you don't know which god Bush followed is disingenuous seeing as he mentioned him every time he spoke (although I'd doubt the sincerity of his beliefs).
Because Obama is black and Bush isn't?
Because he thinks Obama is a muslim but Bush is god-fearing (but mentally ill delusional) christian?
That sounds plausible.
Bush is sitting on his ass on a ranch in TX-he has done his share of damage. But, assuming we have an election in 2016, his brother Jeb will probably be running the show. If you remember correctly, Jeb and his daddy H.W. visited Obama awhile back(even though it wasn't on the White House guest register-no one denies they were there). For what purpose??? We have no choice in the elections anymore.
See http://www.politico.com/politico44/2012/01/obama-hosts-george-hw-and-jeb-bush-at-white-house-112638.html for a public account of this secret and no doubt nefarious meeting.
Jeb won't be elected. Period.
That name holds too many connotations and the US is Bush-weary.
Akira
While I am tired of the Bush family, I will never be weary of bush.
And if you're claiming that the current monkey in the WH(the supposed Christian that wears a muslim ring and thinks the muslim call to prayers is the most beautiful sound in the world) is any better-you're nuts.
It's not a "muslim ring" – do some research besides right wing fanatic sites.
Is it Arabic writing or not?
Did Obama say that about the muslim call to prayer or not?
No.
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080402133931AA4YsQ6
That's for you midwestrail.
And this is for you.
http://www.snopes.com/politics/obama/weddingring.asp
And you're seriously citing anonymous posters to Yahoo answers as a legitimate news source ? Good grief.
“You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, 'Worthless!' is answerable to the court. And anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of hell."
You're a CHRISTIAN HYPOCRITE, full of the sin of PRIDE and HYPOCRISY and BEARING FALSE WITNESS.
Burn in the fires of your own, imaginary hell.
midwestrail, Sorry. How's this from the indvidual from the New York Times who interviewed Obama. The interviewer ADMITS openly that Obama said this. Satisfied?
You provided no link, so while I can't substantiate your claim, so what if he said it ? The assertion that Obama is a muslim has been so thoroughly debunked by so many different sources that to continue in that direction is laughable. Do you admit that his ring bears NO arabic inscription ?
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/21/opinion/21kristof.html?_r=0
I think that Christmas hymns sound beautiful. Does that make me a Christian?
Christmas is a pagan day celebrating the birth of the sun god. Yeshua(Jesus) was born on the first day of the Feast of Tabernacles and circ.umcised the 8th Day.
So Ace, would he bomb the muslim brotherhood/Al Qaida or not? Perhaps you should get off you msm news and see what the people of Eygpt think of Obama and his administration. Look at some of the signs THEY were carrying BEFORE Morsi got toppled. You should see what they think of him now-pictures of O that look like Satan.
Sorry, don't know what msm is, and I don't care what anyone thinks of Obama or any other president or world leader for that matter. But it does seem to me that it is obvious that Obama has taken on Al Qaeda and other Islamic terrorists. Perhaps you don't believe that Bin Ladin is dead?
Jesus, you are a nutjob. Your fears are descending from mildly overboard to batsh!t crazy. It went from fear over our 2nd Amendment rights (a valid fear) to fear of WWIII (a valid fear, considering what's happening in Syria) to fear of the NWO (BS in my mind, although who knows what happens behind closed doors) to Obama being Satan (Full retard. You never go full retard).
Would it be impolite to say "I told you so."?
Sorry, I just read that properly. You haven't gone full retard. Please don't.
No, it wouldn't. It's what I get for defending nutjobs, although he still made some valid points.
Even a broken clock is right twice a day, and eventually someone will correctly predict the end of the world.
they wouldn't bump their buttocks when they hop.
IF, If, if... Well, it's NOT if ANYTHING. So stop playing hypothetical with crap you know can't/won't happen.
“You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, 'Worthless!' is answerable to the court. And anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of hell."
You're a CHRISTIAN HYPOCRITE, full of the sin of PRIDE and HYPOCRISY and BEARING FALSE WITNESS.
Burn in the fires of your own, imaginary hell.
Give it a rest Matt, you're NOT my brother:
Mat 13:38
“The field is the world, the good seeds are the sons of the kingdom, but the tares are the sons of the wicked one.
Mat 13:39
“The enemy who sowed them is the devil, the harvest is the end of the age, and the reapers are the angels.
Mat 13:40
“Therefore as the tares are gathered and burned in the fire, so it will be at the end of this age.
Mat 13:41
“The Son of Man will send out His angels, and they will gather out of His kingdom all things that offend, and those who practice lawlessness,
Mat 13:42
“and will cast them into the furnace of fire. There will be wailing and gnashing of teeth.
Mat 13:43
“Then the righteous will shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears to hear, let him hear!
wow, a furnace of fire......must be pretty scary for those who believe in that tripe
What an absolute laugh watching cnn news tonight. Showing us how Diane Feinstein had the CIA make a PROOAGANDA dvd to persuade Congress and all of the sheeple. What a joke! Hey Diane, how about showing the videos of muslim brotherhood/Al Qaida attrocities? The priest being decapitated? Show that on the nightly news on all the msm PROPAGANDA networks. Does this administration really think the American people are this STUPID? Then again, they elected this regime-twice. Nevermind.
Or was he just one of those priests that protected and sheltered pedophiles?
Probably not but the islamic s.o.b. that caused his 8-year-old Yemeni "bride" to die from internal bleeding is. Look it up.
Did it ever occur to the POTUS that Hezzbollah may just have sleeper cells already in the U.S. ? We keep hearing about how there will be "no boots on the ground" and the pilots will release their weapons from a safe distance, etc. If you declare war or attack Syria, then we may consider ourselves fair game for retaliation, correct? Anyone think of this? Or is this what they WANT?
Come to think of it, that would give the administration the excuse to deploy U.S. troops HERE in our streets-all to "protect" us, of course. Maybe this where the billion+ rounds of ammo that DHS bought will come into play.
http://en.rian.ru/russia/20130827/182995837/Russian-Deputy-Premier-Calls-West-Monkey-With-Hand-Grenade.html
Speaking to his human rights council Wednesday, Putin said, "This was very unpleasant and surprising for me. We talk to them (the Americans), and we assume they are decent people, but he is lying and he knows that he is lying. This is sad."
http://rt.com/news/putin-g20-syria-meeting-511/
And then last week the POTUS signs an executive order further infringing on your 2nd Amendment Rights. He wants to dis-arm you so you won't be able to resist his muslim brotherhood throat-cutter buddies. But of course THEY will be well-armed courtesy of that muslim convert traitor John Brennan.
Yeah, what right do they have to infringe on my right to own and operate a mini gun with depleted uranium rounds, or my right to own a tank, or my right to own nuclear weapons...right?
I need them for hunting and personal defence.
Well Richie, I'd bet those being slaughtered by Obama's muslim brotherhood pals in Eygpt, Nigeria, and Syria would give their left nut to have an AK or AR and a few thousand rounds for self defense, ya think?
"Obama's muslim brotherhood"
Obama is not a muslim! You look like an uneducated racist bigot when you make such an unfounded claim.
How exactly does that impact the 2nd amendment?
The 2nd Amendment has NOTHING to do with hunting and EVERYTHING to do with the citizens being able to defend themselves from a tyrannical gov't. Obama doesn't want people here getting their hands on lawfully-owned weapons like the M1 Garrands which were stored in warehouses in South Korea. The .30-06 round has greater range and more energy than 5.56 used by our "military".
So you agree, I should have my own mini gun with depleted uranium rounds and my own nuclear weapons, correct?
Idiots like you are a waste of oxygen and not worthy my time.
How am I an idiot for asking questions. You said your rights were being infringed on...they aren't. You clearly see the need for SOME control. They are not taking away anyone right to bear arms ( or arm bears) but you also can see that restrictions are necessary. Or do you not see the need for restrictions (which would indicate your are the idiot.
People were up in arms when they limited guns so that it was illegal to have full automatic weapons, right?...That was passed and at no time was the right to bear arms infringed on.
Each weapon, and each type of ammunition needs to be evaluated as to the best interest of the people, right?
Some NEED to be restricted, right? Or do I get my mini gun?
Nothing quite so amusing, or worrisome, as a Babble Humper with severe conspiracy thinking. Thankfully they usually quickly run away as soon as their allegations are challenged.
Where did he mention the Bible?
Amusing? How about a smart-ass Canadian atheist who doesn't seem to grasp that we are on the cusp of WWlll?
There is a high correlation (no, not a 100% certainty) between gun nuts and Babble Humpers, so a relatively safe assumption. And he did not deny it.
One can support the 2nd Amendment and not be religious.
I have no doubt that is true but the combination (gun nut, Babble Humper, conspiracy theorist) is often much greater and more dangerous than merely the sum of the sicknesses.
“You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, 'Worthless!' is answerable to the court. And anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of hell."
You're a CHRISTIAN HYPOCRITE, full of the sin of PRIDE and HYPOCRISY and BEARING FALSE WITNESS.
Burn in the fires of your own, imaginary hell.
Matt, Some of you here think I'm a Bible thumper who is going to try to "get you saved". Not so. If you want to burn in eternal Hell fire that is YOUR choice. If you choose to rebel and reject YHWH that is YOUR choice. IF you were to desire to repent, I personally like Ezekiel 18 as a starting point. It is straight forward and good news for those wishing to repent.
That said, I came here to point out the EVIL that this administration is SUPPORTING and trying to set up in the Middle East. He is intentionally trying to surround Israel with EVIL and instability. And I find the silence from his puppet mainstreammedia to be deafening when it comes to covering up atrocities committed by his muslim brotherhood and Al Qaida-which he and John McCain clearly support. They say NOTHING while churches are burnt to the ground in Eygpt and Christians slaughtered. But the real prize for the brotherhood is Jerusalem. Make no mistake about that. Obama does not bring peace to that region-he brings the sword of islam.
If you want to use a bronze age comic book to beg to your vindictive pr1ck god, it is your choice
Prayer changes things.
Daily lies from the troll prayer bot
And yet atheism is really not healthy for children and other living things and prayer really does change things, two wonderful Truths that everyone can benefit from
Beware of those who capitalize "truth", they do not seek it
Theiving for jesus, you must be so proud. Lying troll.
Atheism is not healthy for children and other living things
Prayer changes things
Share the joy of Truth today
You can't steal an alias. That would be akin to hoarding wind or patenting farts.
Look at my fan club.
Little does the name theif realize that by staeling every7one elses name, they are detracting from any credibility that other religious people may actually have.
Keep going name theif, steal names for jesus.
Lie for jesus.
Bear false witness for jesus.
It really help the atheists when you do it.
Who are you kidding? Mom name you dick head did she?
21 Every living thing that moved on land perished—birds, livestock, wild animals, all the creatures that swarm over the earth, and all mankind. 22 Everything on dry land that had the breath of life in its nostrils died. 23 Every living thing on the face of the earth was wiped out; people and animals and the creatures that move along the ground and the birds were wiped from the earth.
You have to cut out the cancer to save the patient.
Posting fairy tales again?
Nobody has the stomach to watch the video of the priest in Syria being be-headed, do they? Carved his head off with knife like a Thanksgiving turkey! Screaming "allahu akbar"! THESE are people that Obama, McCain, and Linsey Graham SUPPORT! We might as well fly the black Al Qaida flag on our aircraft carriers. When will people see thru the msm charade-they are propaganda puppets of the White House. This attack was done by these throat-cutters in order to provoke an international response.
----–
..... do not take guidance from the http://www.EVILbible.com
-----
----–
..... do not take guidance from the http://www.EVILbible.com
-----
----–
..... do not take guidance from the http://www.EVILbible.com
-----
Do not spam. The first time you posted it was enough. Want to turn into an annoying prat? Keep doing this.
----–
..... do not take guidance from the http://www.EVILbible.com
-----
----–
..... do not take guidance from the http://www.EVILbible.com
-----