A Scholar of comparative religion Dr. Zakir has invited Pope Benedct XVI for open inter-faith dialog, Will he?
The Pope`s recent statement sparked outrage in the Muslim world. In his latest efforts to calm down the Muslim anger the Pope invited diplomats from 20 Islamic countries.Dr. Naik sees the Pope`s statement on Islam as pre-planned. Dr. Naik said if the Pope wants to initiate an authentic dialogue then he is more than willing to participate in such an inter-faith debate. I am ready on any topic he (the Pope) wishes as long as it focuses on Quran and the Bible," Dr. Naik said. He said "I can go to Vatican on my own expense if an Italian visa is arranged for me," "I am absolutely ready for an open and public debate with the pope under live international TV coverage," he said. Let the 1.3 billion Muslims and 2 billion Christians around the world listen to the debate based on equal slot of time allotted to both sides, he said. "It is not only a debate but also a question and answer session allowing the people to ask queries," he said. He said he is not in favor of closed-door meeting.
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what was the question again? ah..yes he might !
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No, The man is just grandstanding, he is not wanting a real prayerful discussion. Religion is not some kind of spectator sport, or political football. I would hope the Pope would have to much Class for that. Is Dr. Naik the Religious leader of ALL Muslims??? I have been hoping for one for a long time. Does Dr. Naik speak for ALL Muslims???? Peace!
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Why should he? Zakir Naik is a nobody. It would simply give Naik a stature he has not earned and fame he hasn't deserved.
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Pope should be humble, Just like Jesus(may God be pleased with him) You dont need to speak for the pope I think he is the christian faith leader if it belittles him to talk to other faiths ... i am gonna being to question his credibility.
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