Monday, August 11, 2014

Pope's Silence on Islamists --- "Someone in the Vatican Has a Reason to be Ashamed Before God"

Persecution of Christians in Iraq
(Rome)  This weekend the journalist Antonio Socci criticized Pope Franci's silence last week in a comment about the suffering Christians in the Middle East in the face of martyrdom. Two years of civil war in Syria have hardly mobilized the West, in spite of persecution, expulsion and murder of Christians. In Iraq, the same scenario. There is (perhaps) something which begins to stir. More since there is, in contrast to Syria and petroleum, much oil. The "Western" interests are aligned differently there.
There was no shortage of criticism of Socci's criticism.  Some Catholics thought they were disrespectful. The usual empty phrases with the word "hate" wasn't lacking. Socci, Director of the College of Journalism in Perugia has held back since the election of Pope Francis until what was for him  the last straw in connection with the suffering of Christians in Iraq.   Also Katholisches.info was criticized for publishing Soccis comment. "Finally," Pope Francis has now responded, sent a special envoy to Iraq and called together the nuncios of the Middle East.
"A little late" is not only what Socci thinks, who was not subdued because of the criticism, but vindicated. "Compared to the drama of the persecuted Christians, it  seems some secularists, even an anti-clerical government like that  of France, almost sensitive to react when the Catholic world and the Church line", Chiesa e Postconcilio . Pope Francis and his court have so far reacted to the victims with little sensitivity and are even a bit annoyed as they brush off the executioner with kid gloves. Here is Socci's comment in the daily Libero of 10 August.

Late, Tepid Response - The Walbert Bühlmann Today

The attitude is reminiscent of that unspeakable Swiss Capuchin and Marxist liberation theologian, Father Walbert Bühlmann (1916-2007), who made propaganda for Marxist ruled Third World dictatorships in Europe. The persecution of the Church and Christians by these regimes,  he ignored. If he was forced to take a position on this contradiction, he said cynically: The persecuted Christians were to blame, because the're surely "reactionary" Christians, because the "true" Christians were on the side of progress and revolution.  How Father Bühlmann  responded to  Marxists then, is today represented by other Church officials toward Islam?

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"Someone in the Vatican Would Have Reason to be Ashamed before God and Man"

by Antonio Socci
Meanwhile, in Iraq alone,  there are more than 200,000 Christians on the run. Driven by Islamist militias, who have crucified, beheaded, stoned, executed and raped their enemies and enslave their women. The West seems to care more for the other minorities oppressed by the jihadists  such as the Yezidis. The anti-Christ reflex is set so deeply in the state offices of some countries and especially the editors of many media   that have not even Christian victims have  validity. Even now the reports from Iraq, even from bishops, about Islamist crimes against women and children  are hardly played at all. It remains to be seen whether these atrocities are confirmed. The Christians are hunted and killed as lawless "Nazarenes". The churches are burned or converted into Islamist bases. But the voice of the Vatican, the Pope, who is not otherwise taciturn, was previously only a barely intelligible whisper.

No "Shame! Shame!"- Outcry Like on Lampedusa

Not a trace of that plangent, when five or six times in all microphones he cried "Vergogna!"  "Shame,"  "shame" because of the immigrants on the Mediterranean island of Lampedusa.  These who  actually don't belong on the Island, nor  in Italy, nor anywhere else in Europe would have given any  reason to be ashamed.  The immigrants were received with great expense with open arms.  They leave the water and they go out of their own free will. The Christians in Iraq want to live in their homes and are sold against their will. The small difference disappears rapidly. A certain media, cultural and political landscape in the EU was thrilled by the papal Lampedusa denunciation. It was grist to the mill. The same circles at best turn up their nose now at the murdered Christians in Syria, Iraq and elsewhere in the Middle East.  For Christians, not a finger was stirred.

Pope Remains Silent and Lets Vatican Spokesman Lombardi Talk

Giuliano Ferrara, the editor of the daily newspaper Il Foglio wrote that the disaster for Christians in the Nineveh plain was not worth more than a simple explanation in  the Vatican ultimately was charged with culpable delay.  In addition this statement was only in the name of the Pope by the Vatican spokesman Father Federico Lombardi, who plays no role in the official hierarchy. Form and content suggest that the highest ecclesiastical hierarchy in this thing only does the absolute bare minimum, which they can not escape, i.e.,  the minimum in order not to lose face, says Ferrara.
The Pope's statement speaks only of a "humanitarian drama". What is happening in Iraq is but far more. In addition, the statement says nothing about what should be done about it, as Ferrara remarked,  "Nothing is said in the rather cold explanation, about who 'are the persons responsible for these painful events. Not a single reference to the perpetrators and to the reasons why Christians have to flee from their homes and cities."

Where is the Clarity of the Regensburg Speech of Benedict XVI.?

The use of Pope John Paul II. on behalf of persecuted Christians seems to be over and forgotten. A fortiori, the clarity of the historic Regensburg speech by Pope Benedict XVI. with which he extended a hand to Islam shook hands to implore them to reconsider Islam self-critically.
The same pontificate is characterized by a disturbing reluctance to engage with the bloodthirsty criminals, with whom - say  the bishops in Iraq and Syria - such a dialogue is impossible, because the Islamists declare themselves that they have  "only the sword" for Christians.
A restraint that has become a habit in the behavior of Pope Bergoglio, who won't say a single word in defense of the Christian Mothers, who are sentenced to death in Muslim countries because of their faith, as was the case for Meriam in Sudan and is still the case for Asia Bibi in Pakistan. More than that, he refuses to publicly pray for them which is what he was specifically requested to do. And if he is compelled, he refrains from  saying something to the persecuted Christians, he remains vague and general, such as in an interview with Catalan daily La Vanguardia on 13 June: "The persecuted Christians are a concern to me as a shepherd in close contact.  I know many things about the persecution, which to speak of is not wise, so as not to offend anyone. "

Pope Wants not to "Offend" Islamist Executioner?

Insult whom? The bloodthirsty executioner of Jihad, who crucify Christians as "enemies of Islam", shoot, burn alive or behead? How is  that not disturbing? Tens of thousands of Christians, men, women, children, the elderly are at risk of life and limb and Bergoglio is concerned, "not to offend" the executioner?
What is all this consideration against the fanatical Islamists? Why  does he not even dares to call them by name? And why does he call on the international community to prepare an end to  the "humanitarian tragedy"  without saying even begin to like?
Pope Bergoglio had only modeled to follow John Paul II., The energetically raised his voice and called for clear, what to do. That the politicians did not follow him, is another story written and even rudimentarily saying how?
The bishops of Iraq are of the opinion that there seems to be no alternative to a targeted military strike now. This is what Bashar Matti Warda, the Archbishop of Arbil, has said who is in the forefront. Pope John Paul II. also supported this way, if  endangered innocent lives could be saved.

Blame Those Who Talk Nicely Islam in the West

It is also convenient to certain Catholics to raise generalized accusations of inaction against the West, while for years the same circles avoid any criticism of the Islamists, and especially avoid   calling the jihadists by name. The Dark Side of Islam is denied, covered up, played down in an interplay of certain media, certain politicians, certain cultural workers and certain parts of the Christian communities, not only the Catholic Church but also of Protestant state churches. They will never tire of playing with apodictic tone, always same record that everything, that is negative, is "not the true Islam."   How precisely should they so accurately know the "true Islam" is somehow never explained.  Thus the confluence of influential circles and an aversion to Christianity with a courting of Islam is a dangerous mixture. The Christians in the Middle East get to feel the consequences. Today, the Christians in Iraq, Syria, Libya and Egypt. And tomorrow?
But Pope Bergoglio did not even call for a humanitarian relief operation or a solidarity initiative at the international level, at least appealed to the greater Catholic world. The late mobilization of diplomacy, which should have been active at first in the background, is yet another chapter little pleasing.
On the Sunday before, the Pope said no word to the persecuted Christians at the Angelus.  A few days later he made the present declaration through his spokesman. Strictly speaking, the Pope is silent. Why are certain topics and keywords  so difficult for his lips? No word yet on the days of prayer for the persecuted Christians, initiated by Episcopal Conferences, dioceses and religious communities. Does the Pope also believe that to pray for the persecuted Christians is "offensive" to Muslims?

Hymns to "Jihad" from the Vatican Gardens

The Days of Prayer are a serious matter. They will also never recall the Imam,  at the prayer of the peace with Shimon Peres and Abu Mazen those Quranic verses recited at the invitation of Pope Francis on June 8th, with which he implored Allah for "victory over those who disbelieve."   In fact, a hymn was sung on  "Holy War" from the gardens of the Vatican. In fact, an unprecedented "accident" for which there are managers. One especially.
There have been several prayers throughout the   world already. That of the Italian Bishops' Conference will be held on 15 August.  At present, not a few Catholics await. that the Pope is sooner or later will follow these initiatives.

Reversion of the Church to an Ideological Subaltnern in the 70s?

As a Catholic Church leader, the Pope would have the ability to call the Christian to pray and also to aid efforts and to show solidarity with the persecuted brothers and sisters.
As it seems so far there is  nothing of the like in the air from the Vatican. Rather, it seems that the Vatican is reverting  to the dark desolation of the 70s, in which it was an ideological Subaltern position for Christians which would only be broken with the papacy of John Paul II., and overcome.
Introduction / Translation: Giuseppe Nardi
image: Chiesa e Postconcilio
Trans: Tancred vekron99@hotmail.com
AMGD


33 comments:

Robert said...
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UnamSanctam said...

This Argentinian resembles more and more the kind of spiritually-empty shell of a human being I met many times during my twelve years living in post-Soviet Russia.

A woman of faith said...

The silence of the oh so humble Bishop of Rome is an absolute disgrace: it shows clearly who this man really is and what he is about: the dismantling of the Catholic Faith!
On the other hand, I wished this article had been better translated as it deserves to be.

Anonymous said...

Catholics and Christians have every moral right to take life in order to preserve or protect their own lives.
This translates to the doctrine of a just war in certain circumstances.
Christian nations are therefore duty bound to intervene militarily should they have the capability where large numbers of fellow Christians are being killed or savagely persecuted.
The pope[s] in Rome know this .

The Argentinian pope won't do or say anything for fear of offending his Jewish / Protestant/ Islamic handlers and the German pope will also sit silently lest he be accused of militarism.

The rest of the castrated catholic episcopacy sit like dumb sheep gazing at their diarchical papacy in wilful befuddlement and bewilderment.

Jacobi said...

"Someone in the Vatican Has a Reason to be Ashamed Before God"

It could be the environmentalists who don't want us to be diverted from such important things?

johnf said...

It looks as if the peculiar description "ideological subaltnern" really should be translated as "obsequious behaviour" . I know very little German but armed with an online dictionary and referring to the original document, it was fairly easy to decipher this.

Charles Martel said...

Oh sure! Blame this also on the Jews!

Charles Martel said...

If Francis is the last pope, as St. Malachy predicted, he is supposed to guide his flock during the final tribulations.. But we were not told where that guidance would lead ... The slaughter house?

The prediction in full is "In the final persecution of the Holy Roman Church there will reign Peter the Roman, who will feed his flock amid many tribulations, after which the seven-hilled city will be destroyed and the dreadful Judge will judge the people.

M. Prodigal said...

This bishop of Rome is an embarrassment to faithful Catholics. He has been about as helpful as the man in the white house in response to the martyrdom of thousands and the brutal genocide going on. At least he is not busy playing golf...but he is busy cozying up to protestants with whom there will never be unity without God's intervention.

pjl_u2 said...

You two are Anathema...especially the one using the moniker Charles Martel while he is a pathetic hasbara satanist of the synagogue of satan.....

pjl_u2 said...

Tell the truth and the zionoist cult of the USSA shall bomb you for rothschilds' sake.....are you a proud `murikan by chance?

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Anonymous said...

The hidden hands of the Talmudists control 'pope' Francis' puppet strings. He is an eager and willing servant of Zionism and the NWO.

Tancred said...

Try and keep your claims verifiable.

Unknown said...

I know this is kind of perverse, but don’t you kind of feel jealous of Islam that so many young men are ready to kill and die on its behalf? I can’t imagine what it must be like for masses of young people to be inspired enough by Christianity to make any sacrifice at all for it. We imagine that we’re doing pretty well if we can keep our children from defecting to the Left. How the heck do those Mohommedans, with their false revelation, do it?

Tancred said...

Ideological subaltern appealed to me. I think I'll use it in future.

Genty said...

Because they're psychopaths?

Unknown said...

Perhaps he will have a change of mind and heart before the end.

Unknown said...

That's too easy an explanation. To imagine such a large percentage of the middle east's population is psychopathic stretches credulity and is offensive. That said, the most dangerous element in any society, according to many sociologists, is its young males. Not because they are inherently "psycopathic", but rather restless and aggressive, as well as anxious to prove themselves. I suspect Islam appeals to young middle eastern men precisely because of its militancy, warrior mentality and promise of sensual awards in paradise. It addresses areas of the psyche that are particularly wounded by the fall.

TLM said...

When Judge Jeanine Shapiro (Fox News, and a self professed Catholic conservative) tirades about the deafening silence from the Pope, I'm afraid the light is beginning to dawn on the world at large.

Damask Rose said...

Unknown, I think it's because the Muslims adhere to their faith on pain of death. [Ok, they all know they'll be killed if they apostatise, commit adultery etc.] But that's what makes it so sure, comforting. The firmness.

Once upon a time, Catholicism had this too, it was the fear of hell, which was preached on. Now we don't catechise, aberrosexualists can get their kids baptised in Church without even having to pass the Faith on (can you imagine a Muslima not passing Islam on to her children...?) Now the clerics want to give the holiest person on the planet, the Blessed Sacrament to adulterers. You think the Islamists don't know this? They've adhered to their faith, we've trashed ours.

Damask Rose said...

Unknown, I forgot to mention this...

"I suspect Islam appeals to young middle eastern men precisely because of its militancy, warrior mentality and promise of sensual awards in paradise."

Yes.

This is why the TLM appeals to men. It has ranking in its altar serving and is all male. As far as sensual rewards, we all know that all the gals love a man in uniform. The men can prove themselves.

Also I think a factor is the political side. I think the Saudis are funding Hamas and IS. Perhaps the Saudi princes would like a caliphate now and to carve it up with one of their princes ruling each area? I also think that the Saudis made a deal with the Wahhabi Imams to allow them to rule. Of course, Wahhabism is very fundamentalist and ultra-orthodox. See, the Saudi princes don't need an army to keep the masses in check (especially if they vastly unequally are benefiting from oil riches) if they've got imams to do it instead. I wonder though, do you think the princes wives are sitting on the floor infront of them while they sit in chairs? I once saw a photo of men and women sat on the dessert floor while the sheiks were sitting at tables.

I believe that the Koran forbids a higher education and I don't think Muslims can study the sciences (I could be wrong here). This would ensure that the top brass wouldn't be ousted by people more educated and intelligent. If the only education is based on the Koran, then this would mean that the imams, naturally control the education. Think back to Tsarist Russia. At one point I think educating the serfs was frowned upon as it was thought better to keep them ignorant. Think of Stalinist purges of the Intelligentsia. Think of office politics. Some bosses will sometimes either employ those of a lower intelligence themselves or bully or not give tasks/train up someone more intelligent so they don't get "too smart in their job" or oust the boss out. I wonder if the Saudi princes/imams get to decide who gets educated and who doesn't? Perhaps only men are allowed to study? I think a girl would need permission/chaperone to be at university. But if we're considering ultra-orthodox and fundamentalist Islam, would the girls be educated at all?

Anonymous said...

This bishop of rome will have much to answer for. o AM I BEING JUDGEMENTIAL. May his stay in rome be short.

Damask Rose said...

It's Communistic with a modernistic update in the form of Liberation Theology and Jesuitism gone awol. The same as when Paul VI did a deal with the Communists and there was no word about Communist/Bolshevik Judaic crimes/genocide at VII.

I guess the current Holy See doesn't want an Islamic suicide bomb going off at Casa Santa Marta. (I mean, who cares about the Renaissance Michelangelo's and Raphael's anyway?).

Anonymous said...

Does anyone in this forum believe this guy is not the "destroyer" Saint Francis spoke of?

Anonymous said...

Because the Muslims are brainwashed in violence ,,,with a promise of a very carnal paradise.

Christians out of love or lack of love for Our Lord Jesus is the detrminant factor in wishing to die for love of Him who is pure Love and Truth and Beauty - and who above all gives us FREE -WILL to respond to Him or refuse Him...

I hope I receive the grace to always reapond YES to Him ...who has given me everything ...yest I know in depth my weaknesss.

You cannot compare the two - in my opinion..

Barbara

Anonymous said...

Yes, I admit the statement is unverifiable, it is just an observation / guess on the chain of events going back to 1958.
However, you are quite correct, many of us myself included need to give reasoned arguments backed with some evidence.

Anonymous said...

Francis is an anti pope and anti Christian. He is all about dismantling our Christian faith to please non Christians. He is not the Vicar of Christ on earth because he is not a good Shepard that cares for his flock.

He is allowing wolves to eat up the poor sheep and is an accessory to the wolves.

Anonymous said...

If anti-pope Francis is, in fact, "Peter the Roman", and he actually will "feed his flock", what's he feeding them? Modernist garbage, I would think. The enemies of Christ and His Holy Church accused the holy Pope Pius XII of being "silent" (a scurrilous accusation I might add); what do they have to say about the deafening silence and total cowardice of that heretical apostate currently claiming the Chair of Peter?

Anonymous said...

Pope Francis is not the only silent one in the face of the Islamist barbarity. The Western world and its leaders have been the same. Everyone is trying so hard to be politically correct. "Oh the majority of Muslims are lovely peace abiding people". True that many Muslims just want peace and some degree of freedom. But let's be honest, Islam is a religion based on a book that refers to non-Muslims as infidels, women as second class citizens and encourages followers to commit violence in order to further the spread of the religion. A religion that uses ignorance and fear to keep people in the fold is destined to failure. Sure, the Old Testament had some pretty scary stuff in it as well. But the New Testament went a long way to correcting that. Christianity and other religions also have gone through reformations, enlightenment, learned from the mistakes of the past. Islam has never gone through true enlightenment and it is too easily hijacked by fundamentalists (Islamists if you like) who use the religion and its writings to justify their violence and persecution of fellow human beings. Where are the Muslim voices of reason to take on the ignorance? What ever happened to the message of loving your neighbor, the notion of a loving and forgiving God? Why would you want to spend an eternity with a God that was neither loving nor forgiving? That would be insanity.

Anonymous said...

Perhaps the thinking in the church hierarchy is that the Middle East is a basket case and no amount of intervention will make a difference. Left to their own devices these hotbeds of hatred between the different branches of Islam and other religions and the deep seated tribal mentality will eventually self destruct. The hope would be that one day a new dawn will emerge where much of the ignorance, hatred and bigotry has been cast aside. Hence the current aim is to isolate the Western world and not rock the boat.

Anonymous said...

The Western Church has been Judaized. The US trained maniacs to bring down the Syrian Government. The US and Israel have watched and aided the maniacs morph into barbarians. Israel does not want to save Christians and Israel's best friend us/US obviously doesn't want to enough and it seems the Pope doesn't want to too much either.

Unknown said...

Don't forget his cozying up to those atheists...

JBQ said...

Very well stated article and very sad as well.