The Pope asks Jews and Muslims to focus on what unites them

This incident almost eclipsed the Pope's efforts to encourage greater trust among Jews, Christians and Muslims.

It happened during the Popes meeting with representatives of organizations that promote inter-religious dialogue.

Benedict XVI
We know that our differences need never be misrepresented as an inevitable source of friction or tension either between ourselves or in society at large. Rather, they provide a wonderful opportunity for people of different religions to live together in profound respect, esteem and appreciation, encouraging one another in the ways of God.

The Pope called on them to talk more about what they have in common and less about their differences.

Later, as representatives of several organizations took turns addressing the participants, one of the Muslim authorities took the floor and began to attack Israel and its treatment of Palestinians.

It was the chief judge of the Muslim religious courts in Palestine. He addressed a similar gathering with the same fierce tone back in 2000 during Pope John Paul IIs jubilee pilgrimage to the Holy Land.

Some Jewish representatives left the room as the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem tried to interrupt him. And since there was no translation, the Pope didnt know what was happening.


When the Pope found out, he interrupted the meeting.

The next day, under tight security, Benedict XVI visited the Dome of the Rock, considered the third holiest site for Muslims. Accompanied by the Grand Mufti, the Pope walked through the site barefoot.

The shrine is built over a sacred stone and its the place Muslims believe the Prophet Mumammad ascended into heaven. An ancient tradition also commemorates the site as the place where Abraham was about to sacrifice his son Isaac.

During the cordial visit, the Pope asked the highest Muslim authority in Jerusalem for goodwill in overcoming past misunderstandings and conflicts.

The Pope said that all who believe in God must live honestly and strive to be merciful in order for the human family to live in peace for good.

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[chuytheme]

Christians kill Christians, Muslims kill Muslims, Jews kill Jews. Atheists kill Atheists. Lets not blame this on religion, Lets blame this on us.

[Mohsin77]

Peace and love to all Christians, Jews, Muslims and all those who believe in God !

You are all my family because we believe in God and we are God's creation :)

[selious04]

There are many FALSE DENOMINATIONS of Christianity for the purpose of leading you astray. Just look at their founders & their Doctrines, they were NEVER Christian Doctrines. These denominations are COUNTERFEITS of the the true Gospel of Jesus Christ:

-Joseph Smith, Freemason, founder of Mormonism

-Charles Taze Russel, Freemason, founder of Jehovah's Witness

-Emperor Constantine, founder of Catholicism

-Vatican, satanic, SECRET founder of Islam

-Madame Blavatsky, Luciferian, New Age Movement

[iAmSuomynonA]

IMPORTANT TO ALL MUSLIMS: THE DOME OF THE ROCK OR (Masjid Qubbat As-Sakhrah) IS NOT WHERE PROHET MUHAMMAD S.A.W ASCENDED TO HEAVEN ( ISRA mi'raj) IT WAS AT MASJID AL AQSA. THE MOSQUE NEXT TO THE DOME. SEARCH ABOUT THE MOSQUE NOW ON GOOGLE ! YOU'L BE SURPRISE OF WHAT IS HAPPENING TO OUR HOLY MOSQUE CURRENTLY.

[ceiba74]

@Volf99 Dear Volf99,, that will be imposible... He is God the son,,, true Man and true God... but I will not convince you of it,,, you are Jewish,, Jesus is Jewish and the best part He is alive,,,, why dont you ask Him yourself,,,, just like your Ancestors did!... and He will answer back to you!... Shalom!

[Deesrickchevrolet]

@Volf99 Thank you for the blessing

[stinkygeorgia1]

Jesus said He did NOT come to BRING PEACE, but "a sword." (i.e. DIVISION) Yes, the truth DIVIDES, the lies of Satan, UNITE. Again, look to Rome and her "mission": "...the Church fulfills her mission of restoring and bearing witness to the unity lost at Babel. Due to this ecclesial ministry, the human family is called to rediscover its unity and recognize the richness of its differences, in order to attain “full unity in Christ." (#431- From the Social Doctrine of Rome) The Harlot speaks.

[Volf99]

@Deesrickchevrolet get lost heretic 

[Deesrickchevrolet]

@Volf99 According to my bible Your God is the very same God we worship, You have faith in Him as I do.

Only I read in the bible how you people killed his son, to save me. You rejected him then, and you still reject today. But I still love you!, My God is a forgiving God. He loves me so much, through his son, he dwells in me. All according to His will. You doubt the creator OF ALL THINGS.

Tell him what you told me when he comes again. He's going to ask you why did you doubt me, your God

[Volf99]

@Deesrickchevrolet You are confused, because Muslims believe Jesus to be a prophet(but not the Messiah) and they respect him. We Jews however, will never go against are beliefs and "accept" your Jesus as anything more than a man will a message of peace. Was Jesus a great leader that talked about altruism? Yes! But was he the Messiah, as described in the Hebrew Bible? NO!! He was not! He never will be and it is heresy to think otherwise! The Jewish messiah has yet to come!

[Volf99]

@stinkygeorgia1 piss off protestant! You should try to unite Christianity, not divide it!

[Volf99]

@ceiba74 We can all get along as soon as Christians quit presenting Jesus as the Messiah that is described in the Hebrew bible. He is not the messiah! A great spiritual leader, perhaps? Yes! But not a messiah! No religious Jew can acknowledge him as such.