Pope Benedict about the Islamic concept of Holy War continues to grow. Today British Muslims joined in, fiercely criticising his remarks.

The pontiff was accused of falling into "the trap of bigots and racists" with the comments he made on a visit to Germany.

• Muslims must do more to integrate, says Archbishop

Last night Vatican officials were scrambling to defend the comments, saying the Pope had never intended to offend Muslims.

During a speech, he quoted a 14th century Byzantine emperor who said the prophet Mohammed had brought "things only evil and inhuman".

But Britain's Ramadhan Foundation, a youth organisation based in Rochdale, reacted angrily to the comments, comparing the Pope unfavourably to his predecessor John Paul II.

In a statement it said: "If the Pope wanted to attack Islam and Prophet Muhammad teachings he could have been brave enough to say it personally without quoting a 14th century Byzantine Christian emperor.
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Respected Islamic leaders call everyone not Muslim infidels, but the Pope quotes something that was said 700 years ago and the Muslims get all bent out of shape..

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There hasn't been any violence from European Muslims over it yet. They are allowed to be offended, aren't they? I don't see other religious groups shying away when they have something to whine about.
If the Muslims don't get violent over this anger, then I'd say this is a positive thing.

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The Pope did nothing more than to quote the truth. The Myuslims of that era did indeed spread their "religion" via the sword.

The Muslim hordes tried to conquer Europe and fortunately were stopped at the gates of Viena. That is history also. That is fact also.

Maybe you Muslims don't want to be remined about your violent past just as you wwould like us to ignore your violent present.

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I love this... the Pope must aplogize!!..what BS.

He should restate what he quoted in full.

Duih says Right - And I am still waiting for the apology for Sept 11 ...........

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Sounds like they're trying their best to prove the ol' emperor was right, just like they did with the cartoon.

They have every right to react, just like the Christians did with the Jar-O-Cross in Urine at the New York museum.

...you know...

Running down the New York streets firing AK-47s, suicide bombers, burning religious symbols, etc...

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i know u dont get it, thats what happens when u get too much bs in your head from propaganda sources like foxnews and talk radio

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