Al-Rahi: Spiritual Christian Spring Will Pave Way for Arab Spring
Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi noted on Sunday that Pope Benedict XVI visited Lebanon at a time when the Middle East is witnessing “radical changes that are threatening its stability and security.”
He said: “The spiritual Christian spring will pave the way for the desired Arab Spring in the Middle East.”
He made his declaration during Sunday mass at downtown Beirut that was headed by Pope Benedict XVI.
“The 2010 Middle East Synod has entered the region into the heart of the spiritual Christian spring,” he told the pontiff before a crowd of over 350,000.
“Your visit offers Christians in the region a sense of safety at a time instability,” remarked al-Rahi.
“This visit carries a message of peace that world and Middle East long for,” he stressed.
over 11 years
If you go to a church with one door and at the end the crowd want to go out. There will be a huge traffic jam. But if the Church had 2 doors it would be easier for the crowd to get out. It is always better for people to have a choice. Having 2 camps has its benefits as well. Besides we christian in Lebanon and in the Middle East are based on coexisting with our muslim brothers.
over 11 years
I think the one thing we can all agree on, and on which we can base a united and secure future, is that democracy is a very bad idea.
over 11 years
Democracy is a bad idea, but I would love to know why you think so.
over 11 years
Great answer
over 11 years
So what is the alternative to democracy ?
Good one by the Batrak, he nailed it! The true Arab Spring shall not be defined by those filthy bearded cavemen trying to spread a hateful and Nazi doctrine known as Wahabism.