The Catholic Church is far from "behind the war in Iraq". In fact, the pope (whom, for the record, I can't stand and hate to give any credit to) was one of the first religious leaders to speak out against the war, and has been consistent from the start. At least get your facts straight.
By the reasoning of these protestors, anyone who meets with anyone who supports the war is "behind the war"... isn't isolationism (i.e. refusing to meet with people like Saddam Hussein and instead imposing sanctions that killed thousands) what got us into this mess to begin with? Shouldn't we be ENCOURAGING people who support our anti-war position to meet with W and impress that upon him? I just don't understand the reasoning.
Finally, it is incredibly disrespectful to interrupt religious services, period. There is a time for disrespect and civil disobedience, but I don't think during religious services of a denomination that supports your position is it. If this was a mosque or a synagogue or a temple, it would be a hate crime.
Re: Re: Re: 3/23: Peace Protesters Stage Dramatic Die-in to Oppose Iraq War at City's Most Prominent Catholic Parish
24 Mar 2008
Date Edited: 24 Mar 2008 04:41:06 PM
By the reasoning of these protestors, anyone who meets with anyone who supports the war is "behind the war"... isn't isolationism (i.e. refusing to meet with people like Saddam Hussein and instead imposing sanctions that killed thousands) what got us into this mess to begin with? Shouldn't we be ENCOURAGING people who support our anti-war position to meet with W and impress that upon him? I just don't understand the reasoning.
Finally, it is incredibly disrespectful to interrupt religious services, period. There is a time for disrespect and civil disobedience, but I don't think during religious services of a denomination that supports your position is it. If this was a mosque or a synagogue or a temple, it would be a hate crime.