Muslim anger grows over pope’s remarks

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http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14846353/

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - Pakistan’s parliament unanimously condemned Pope Benedict XVI on Friday for making what it called “derogatory” comments about Islam and demanded he apologize.

The Vatican has said Pope Benedict did not mean to offend Muslims with remarks he made in Germany this week about Muhammad and holy war.

In a speech, Benedict quoted a 14th-century Byzantine emperor as saying, “Show me just what Muhammad brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached.”

It again amazes me that comments like this is what stir up muslim indignation worldwide. Not terrorist attacks that are carried out in their name. Not oppressive governments that cite Islamic law as their motivation. But the comments made by another religious leader.