"The contribution that religion can and must make is particularly important in promoting forgiveness and reconciliation against violence, racism, totalitarianism and extremism, which defile the image of the Creator in man," Pope Benedict XVI said.
The Pope, in a speech on the anniversary of the beginning of WWII, states that this war should be an example to us to not repeat such a “barbarity”.
Every day we read news about Afghanistan, Israel, and healthcare in America. We read about violence in our neighborhoods, our cities.
It is very refreshing to read an article, especially from someone who is culturally different from you, who agrees with you on a very important subject. World War II was obviously a time of great grief. It’s important fo us to not just know history, but to actually LEARN from it. Religion has been played down constantly over the years, and it’s time for it to make a comeback.
What are your thoughts on the Pope & his speech?
MG*
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