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Saturday 14 July 2007

A Muslim voice heard from

The American Muslim, representing a group called Pave the Way, as near as I can figure, has an interesting take on the import of the CDF document, and the frothing at the mouth it provoked amongst some.

http://www.theamericanmuslim.org/tam.php/features/articles/pave_the_way_questions_the_current_hypocritical_outcry_against_pope_benedic/0014226

They name the (over-)reaction for what it is: hypocrisy.

"... the statement was simply an affirmation of longstanding church doctrine. The criticism is hypocritical because many religious institutions and individuals similarly hold the belief that their path is the only way to salvation. This is a doctrinal matter, important only to each individual belief and worship system.... Bigotry and hatred must be abolished by the faithful embracing their similarities and savoring their differences."

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