Pope Respects Islam?

The Pope claims that he has a deep respect for Islam. Really? Then if he has such a respect for Islam, why would he quote a medieval passage that refers to the teachings of Muhammad as evil and inhuman? If he has such a deep respect for Islam, why would he encourage Catholics to convert the non-believers even in Islamic countries?

Deep respect my ass!! He knew damn well what he was saying. There was no misunderstanding of what he said. He wasn't misquoted. He knew damn well what he was doing, and he knew exactly what kind of reaction it was going to cause. Just because he's the Pope doesn't mean that he can say and do whatever the hell he feels like, and not expect someone to react. He owes the entire Muslim population of the world a REAL apology, not some half-assed piece of shit comment that he thinks passes for an apology. He's not sorry for what he said, and if he could do it again he would. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if he does. He's only sorry that he got caught spreading his message of hate for another religion.

Man, and many Catholics think this man is like the closest thing to God here on Earth. If it came down to the Pope or the Devil, I'd rather worship the Devil.