 The parliament on Friday unanimously condemned Pope Benedict XVI and passed resolutions demanding him withdraw his remarks against Prophet Muhammad (PTUI PBUH) and the concept of jihad.
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Pope Benedict sparked an outcry with comments in a theological lecture in Germany on Tuesday which many in the Muslim world have regarded as an implicit denunciation of connections between Islam and violence.
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Both houses of parliament - the Senate and National Assembly - passed resolutions urging the Pope to withdraw his remarks to promote peace and brotherhood among the world communities. The resolutions said that the Pope’s remarks could inflame inter-religion conflicts in the already volatile world after 9/11 and at a time when many people believed in the ‘clash of civilizations’ theory. The resolution passed by the National Assembly reads: “This house condemns Pope Benedict XVI’s remarks, which hurt the sentiments of millions of Muslims across the world. The Pope’s remarks are also against the United Nations Charter that urges respect for all religions.” It adds, “The house also asks the Pope to withdraw his remarks . . . and help save the world from further conflicts.” |