"Speaking just to find applause or to tell people what they want to hear....is like prostitution," he told the theologians, according to a transcript. "Don't look for applause, but look to obey the truth."
"Speaking just to find applause or to tell people what they want to hear....is like prostitution," he told the theologians, according to a transcript. "Don't look for applause, but look to obey the truth."
Pope Benedict should not be viewed as a spokesman for the West, which is the case in many Muslims' minds.
The Church may choose a combative stance Vs. Islam, but the impact on Westen Civilization's opportunity to coexist with Islam should not be impacted by Pope Benedict's stance.