The fond Matteo Maria Zuppi is sure that once the mosque he desires is built, the Muslims who attend it will hear about the kindness and generosity of the Christians who welcomed them to Bologna, and be encouraged to respond in kind. He is adamant that anyone who thinks a mosque in Bologna might become a source of trouble for non-Muslims is a racist, bigoted “Islamophobe,” and un-Christian to boot. He is certain that Islam is a religion of peace and tolerance that will fit right in to his glorious multicultural tapestry in Bologna.
On what does he base this confidence? On nary a single fact. Matteo Maria Zuppi is betting the future of his city and his people on Leftist wishful thinking. By the time reality crashes in upon his fantasies, it will likely be too late. Until then, however, he has a bright future in today’s Catholic Church. He is just the kind of guy they want.
“Italian Archbishop Calling for Construction of Mosque,” by Juliana Freitag, Church Militant, March 11, 2016 (thanks to Tom):
The archbishop of Bologna, Italy is calling for the construction of a mosque in the city.
At a conference last week organized by the local Muslim community, Abp. Matteo Maria Zuppi, recently appointed to head the archdiocese, seized the opportunity to express his sympathy towards the Muslim community by calling for a mosque to be built in Bologna.
He also asked for the accommodation of Muslim festivities in Italian schools. Quoting Cdl. Angelo Scola, archbishop of Milan — a cleric with similar sympathies — Zuppi said, “I really think it’s time for a mosque in Bologna. Some people think otherwise but they are wrong.”
“I also wish Islamic celebrations to be welcomed in schools,” he added, “as already requested by archbishop of Milan Angelo Scola.”
Paraphrasing Pope Francis’ controversial remarks regarding Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and his stance on immigration, Zuppi added, “Those who say they stand for security usually create more problems. … To build walls only creates the illusion of security. Walls are not equivalent to security.”
Using another favorite metaphor among immigration-loving bishops, Zuppi also asked for “the construction of bridges between cultures — to love our communal house means to love it and leave it open to others, to integrate them.”
He continued, “We shouldn’t be carried away by hateful generalizations, like the comparison between Muslims and terrorists.”
Zuppi’s reflections are far distant from those of his predecessors. Cardinal Carlo Caffarra, previous head of the Bologna archdiocese and founder of the John Paul II Institute for Marriage and the Family, once warned the faithful to be wary of the West’s current integration project of Middle-Eastern, largely Muslim migrants. Under his guidance, the Bolognese Curia proposed a dialogue in 2015 with the Muslim community regarding interpretations of the Koran that encourage terrorism.
The late Cdl. Giacomo Biffi, archbishop of Bologna before Caffarra, was a respected theologian known for being “extremely politically incorrect,” and some note that his prophecies about Europe either returning to Christianity or surrendering to Islam were prescient for Italy today….

Teresa Karcich says
If it were not so serious I would have to laugh at the simplemindedness of Abp. Zuppi and all those who agree with his naïve view of Islam. He may change his mind when these peaceful Muslims begin attacking Christians and all infidel symbols that annoy them. Islam has always been a militant religion which teaches its adherents to destroy or convert the whole world into an Islamic State. The western civilization now seems ready to offer itself up to that fate. The archbishop should drop in on the lectures given at these friendly mosques. He might learn how they plan to destroy him and all the historic art, architecture and culture of his city.
Keith says
I doubt he will change his mind even when they are beheading him. People like him really have got their heads up their backsides so they are unable to see what is really happening in the world.
mccode says
For him to profess this, in light of the innumerable horrific violent acts made in the name of Islam against “unbelievers”, he is a simple minded sap.
What additional catastrophes will have to occur for these delusional ostriches to finally lift their heads from the sand ?
DFD says
mccode says: “…What additional catastrophes will have to occur for these delusional ostriches to finally lift their heads from the sand ?”
As a rough guess: At least 50,000 to 150,000 European dead, plus injured/maimed; in the upcoming civil war. Consolation, it’ll be much worse for the Muslims – except for the gulf states, plus Pakistan and Turkey which are behind this. Though, they could be very unlucky this time, see next line.
A *massive* change in Europe’s political structure, to the right and far right. Thirsting for Vendetta, correction: VENDETTA!
But if the likes of him are then lifting their heads out of the sand, as you put it, or not; wont make any difference. The people will hold the likes of him responsible. Ecumenical or not. Mind you, he is not going to be roasted in a burning building. That’s for the ‘free press or media’ to reap.
Start: Hot summer 2016, Germany.
linnte says
Yup! Hot summer, long days makes for the perfect environment for civil unrest. I surly wish the Europeans would get physically fit like their male guests! They forget, these men CAME from war zones and have experience. God help Europe and Britain!
josee Allen says
Many Catholics are now tired of the Progressive political ideologies that many in The Church are falling heir to. These people must know that Islam is and always has been a Christian heresy and its worst enemy. To sell us out to the pagans is beginning to get, not only tedious, but dangerous. Many of us will become Orthodox if this goes on and the leadership of The Church betrays us much longer, for what we perceived to be The Rock has become sand .
Custos Custodum says
Former Louisiana governor Edwin Edwards famously joked: “The only way I can lose this election is if I’m caught in bed with either a dead girl or a live boy.”
What are Matteo Zuppi’s tastes? When did Italy’s CAIR find out?
gravenimage says
It’s far more likely that the Archbishop is riddled with “political correctness” than that he is being blackmailed by Mohammedans. There are many willfully ignorant tools like him.
Custos Custodum says
Agreed, GI, that it’s easier to think that the archbishop is merely an ignorant tool – a more charitable view. Sadly, history suggests that political corruption and sexual corruption often go hand in hand.
Blackmail and corruption can arise in countless variations, particularly when interlaced with politics. One recalls the high level pedophile rings discovered and Belgium, and similar rings widely rumored about in the UK.
Similarly, during the Cold War, some individuals (e.g. Alger Hiss) who were charitably thought by many to have been mere unwitting collaborators of Soviet subversion were identified, much later, as fully paid-up agents.
Rikki says
I’ve watched this video several times before, Dom really lays it out. No logical, sane person, knowing the truth about Muhammad would willingly chose to embrace Islam. There is so much ignorance, denial, fear and political correctness regarding Islam. Thank God for people like Robert Spencer, David Wood, Dom , Dr. Bill Warner and others that are speaking out despite the liberal backlash.
sheik yer'mami says
Bologna is a commie nest. Zippy is just another buffoon in this fever swamp of leftist loons.
‘Matteo Maria Zuppi is betting the future of his city and his people on Leftist wishful thinking. By the time reality crashes in upon his fantasies, it will likely be too late.’
Couldn’t say it better. Lets hope somebody else in his church has enough sense and pulls the plug on him.
Lee says
Who would that be in the hierarchy who would correct him? The pope is already in the left camp. Is the pope even Christian in an orthodox sense? Before you come back excoriating my question, consider the Borgia pope.
Christianblood says
Western governments, politicians, celebrities, media, aid agencies, schools, universities, immigration departments, churches, clergy, bishops, arch-bishops are all fully aiding abetting the perpetrators of the genocidal jihad against Christians and other minorities in the islamic world. This is unbelievable!
Ex-muslim says
Dear C.B.
Let us hope a complete islamic take over of the West because that is the only way they will probably understand the true nature of islam but then it will too late for them to do anything about it.
gravenimage says
Look at these creeps gloating over the incipient Muslim takeover.
If they really opposed JIhad they would be urging people to get educated and *resist*.
KrazyKafir says
Qualifications? Naive useful idiot. The Church just can’t commit suicide fast enough. Commie Pope, and leftist dhimmi morons abound. Time to leave the church behind, now.
mortimer says
KrazyKafir wrote: “Qualifications?”
Answer: None. The amount of reading necessary to be an expert on Islam would fill a pickup truck.
Western elites use the fallacy of the appeal from authority to convince ordinary people that they are experts on Islam when they are not. The fallacy from authority says, for instance, ‘I am the president, the pope, a university professor, a famous writer or a movie actor, so you should believe ‘XYZ’ is true.’
A real expert on Islam is one who has studied the Islam’s Koran, Sira, hadiths, canonical commentaries, manuals of Sharia law, Islamic history, the history of jihad, the politics and law codes of Islamic countries, the history of modern Islamic terrorist groups including the fascist Muslim Brotherhood, plus, (to be up-to-date) he/she must read the modern manuals and manifestos of the modern jihadists since 1930.
The only world leader I know with a decent understanding of Islam is Queen Margaret of Denmark (PhD) who did Islamic studies at the PhD level. And she doesn’t say much because of her constitutional requirement to be neutral.
KrazyKafir says
Let me fix that:
And she doesn’t say much because of her constitutional requirement to be a coward.
mortimer says
Some coward. She told the Muslims last year that they should integrate and not create a separate Sharia society. That made a lot of enemies.
She’s more courageous than an impudent scoundrel posting anonymously on a website.
DFD says
mortimer says: “…The only world leader I know with a decent understanding of Islam is Queen Margaret of Denmark (PhD) who did Islamic studies at the PhD level. And she doesn’t say much because of her constitutional requirement to be neutral.”
Greetings Mortimer, as knowledgeable and thorough as you are, you missed one! Victor Orban, he certainly understands Islam, not by study, or at least not extensive study. But by historical experience.
There you are… 🙂
mortimer says
Hungary’s PM Viktor Orban said “Islam is the rulebook of another world.”
He’ll get on well with Donald Trump.
gravenimage says
Thanks for the head’s up about Hungary’s Viktor Orban, DFD.
You don’t have to be an Islamic scholar to have a clue about the threat of Islam.
ma says
But Communism embraces atheism and is anti-traditional religion. The guy is just another intellectually lazy prelate. Not communist but stupidly liberal.
Jay Boo says
from wiki
Bologna sausage, sometimes phonetically spelled baloney.
BASK says
He does so with good intentions but according to Islam he is a dhimmi . He is putting his head on a platter.
Michael Copeland says
Memo to the archbishop:
Why did Islamic State demolish the tomb of St. Elian?
Because “It was dedicated to a god other than Allah”.
celticwarriorcanada says
I come from a long line of Irish Roman Catholics , and even as a Reformed Protestant Evangelical , born outside the Roman Catholic , Protestant conflict : I’ve attempted to take a neutral position . And I do believe there are Sincere Christians in the Roman Catholic establishment . as a Reformed Protestant I still consider myself a Historical Catholic Capitol C . However reading articles like these convinces me more and more that the Roman Catholic Church is much more Roman Than It Is Catholic ! Especially as it is today ! The ancient Catholic Church was the Preserver and Repository of Apostolic Christianity . Today the Roman Catholic Church like many Protestant groups, has become the Repository of A Neo Marxism which loves to commit Spiritual Adultery with other Totalitarian Systems , in today’s scenario that other lover is Islam .May God Revive and Reform His Church again or better yet “Even So Come Lord Jesus Christ !!!
Kepha says
As a Reformed Protestant Evangelical myself, Cdl. Zuppi makes me yearn for the days when most RC’s would say I’m bound for Hell because I don’t submit to the Poope and believe that justification is God’s forensic act (accompanied, of course, by the rest of the ordo saluts) rather than an infusion of grace.
I am really sick of supposedly Christian churchmen doing all the running they can to remain a respectful five paces behind their cultured despisers (now becoming boorish and uncultured despisers). Cardinal Soupy thinks he needs to burnish his bonafides with a bunch of neo-Marxists, sexual revolutionaries, Greens, anarchists, and others who fall under the rubric of Romans 1:22 when he really ought to be telling such folks that they can prove their tolerance by listening while he preaches the biblical Gospel. Sure, I’m for being kind to Muslims (as long as they’re not trying to kill me), but I do it for Christ, not for our PeeCeeEmCee climate, for I am convinced that God has his elect to call out from among the Arabs, Turks, Persians, Pnajabis, Malays, Hui, Uighurs, Hausa, etc.
Gbox says
What planet did this guy come from, to be so naive and unaware of the European experience with Islam?
john spielman says
in every group of people under going genocide(in this case its native Europeans by an islamic hordes), here are traitors who assist them. Just like those Jews who helped herd their fellow Jews into the GAS CHAMBERS of Nazi Germany, this Roman Catholic deceiver of his Christian flock is assisting the enemy of their souls-_allah(Satan to nonmuslims )to destroy both their Judeo Christian heritage and their lives
Pong says
Those jews did it when given a choice: to die now, or a small chance to survive. Your example is stupid at best.
Kepha says
Agreed, Pong. People like Cardinal Soupy have far less excuse than any of the WWII Kapos.
DFD says
Gbox says: “What planet did this guy come from…?”
Planet of the apes! Isn’t that obvious?
Edward says
Only divine invention will recreate the aberrated innate brains of a Muslim to make happy the fond Matteo Maria Zuppi.
Excerpt from another recent Robert Spencer article:
Muslim says, “I killed a Jew because Allah ordered it”
This tragic act occurred because the murderer was either indoctrinated by the tenets written in the quran or urged by transcendental (spiritual) forces.
This killer was provoked by what he has learned in the mosque, [the breeding ground of his transgression] or perhaps has been the manifestation as has been spoken about in the NT’s Ephesians 6:12 “For it is not against human enemies that we have to struggle, but against the principalities and the ruling forces who are masters of the darkness in this world, the spirits of evil in the heavens.”
Edward says
Correction, should be –
Excerpt from another recent Robert Spencer article comment:
Angemon says
Historically, Christian clerics have expressed their sympathy towards muslim communities by telling them to heed the words of the Bible and the Christian faith in order to save their souls. Oh, well – I’m certain the good Archbishop will show the same degree of sympathy towards Buddhists, Sikhs, Jews, Hindus, Shintoists, Atheists, Satanists, etc. Any minute now. Any minute…
linnte says
He will suffer the consequences of his actions! Guaranteed! Certainly he is not paying heed to the words of Christ, and that is sad. How can any Christian agree with Islam when it outright denies the Godhead? Even a heathen Pagan like me can see this! Crazy!
Pong says
The consequences – advance in his career.
Wakeup says
I no longer go to church as everywhere I go I am told islam is a religion of peace or lets post a crescent on our tweets to show solidarity with “moderate muslims” It never ends where do we get any peace from these people we are required to testify to the gospels of Jesus Christ not allah. Its not our job, if you think islam is great then show me the fruits. What good has ever come from this religion.
Today it is turkey and the Ivory Coast but it is a matter of time before they go for the big prize Italy. You can’t appease bullies they just move the rachet up another notch.
Bridget Ames says
That is not a justifiable reason not to fulfill what you owe to God, it is not His fault that individuals bought into the lies. If you know the truth you might need to educate them, but if you go to any traditional mass parish you will find that the majority of people there, maybe not all, but most know exactly what Islam is and what it has done to the Church in it’s history.
Kepha says
Wakeup, you need to find some old-fashioned Evangelical congregation. We still think that Muslims, like everyone else, need to convert to Christ.
miriamrove says
what is wrong with these people? Are they out of their right minds? M
Myxlplik says
Perhaps Bolognian Catholics believe that they’ll be closer to Jesus if they get Crusified by Muslims? In the Philippines Catholics practice ritualistic Crusifiction during Easter celebrations, I theorize that the Italians are feeling out done, so are looking to add a little more reality. It may not be as illogical as people think.
john spielman says
we will see a new round of Christians burned to death, crucified, hung beheaded all by the allah /satan the enemy of our souls just like the prophesies of Jesus in Revelation, thanks to our traitorous leaders
islam is an antichrist religion of death darkness and hell, brought force into this world thanks to muhammed that demon possessed mass murderer thief liar misogynist and pedophile false prophet
john spielman says
oops sorry, that should be “brought FORTH…”
Pong says
No, they are not. It surprises only people, who were closing their eyas and didn’t pay attention to the direction RCC had taken some years ago.
Kepha says
Miriam, the short answer to your question is “yes”.
Richard Paulsen says
There is no comparison then between him and the Pope Innocentius XI (1611-1689. Pope 1676-1689) who united the Holy Roman League and the Polish-Lithuanian Wealth and others, who successfully fought the Ottomans at Vienna 1683.
Archbishop Matteo Maria Zuppi of Bologna looks more like a Quisling from WW2.
celticwarriorcanada says
Even a Zealous Protestant has to admit that there indeed Were, Faithful Roman Bishop’s , and yes; even a few who considered themselves Pontifex Maximus ! Unfortunately the one we have now, Appears To act more like Judas Iscariot or Simon Magus, than Peter or Paul !!
Richard Paulsen says
Agree.
Jay Boo says
If parasites became symbiotic they would not be parasites.
If Muslims became appreciative they would not be Muslim.
Muhammad was a refugee who was given refuge in Medina.
He feigned appreciation and even adopted customs of his hosts before he murdered the men and raped their wives and children.
mortimer says
The Roman Catholic dialogue with Islam is heavily based on the fallacious and syncretistic, even heretical ‘ABRAHAMIC FAITH’ theory invented by Louis Massignon and his disciple Youakim Moubarac.
Jon Levenson, the Albert A. List Professor of Bible at Harvard’s Divinity School and Anglican theologian, Rev. Mark Durie, PhD. Both theologians examined the ‘Abrahamic faiths’ theory and found it unsubstantiated.
Quotes: (Levinson) “…it is wrong to present Abraham as a unifying figure who transcends the differences among Christians, Jews, and Muslims. The progressive wings of Christianity as well as Judaism have a great deal invested in this reassuring claim… (the creators of the ‘Abrahamic faiths’ theory) have essentially invented another Abraham.”
Quote: (Mark Durie) “I have been tracing the origins of the concept of “Abrahamic faith” in reference to monotheistic dialogue. Its most important and influential promoter was a Lebanese Maronite priest, Youakim Moubarac, following in the footsteps of his teacher, Massignon, who regarded Islam as a faith of genuine revelation — and Muhammad as a prophet”.
Mark Durie calls the Abrahamic fallacy a ‘dhimmi’ theology.
DhimmiNot says
Two excellent books that refute the “People of the Book” argument are:
1) “Islam and Judeo-Christianity” by Jacques Ellul (2015 in English; 1994 in French)
ISBN 9781498204101 by Wipf Publishers
2) “Which God?” by Mark Durie
ISBN 9780987759542 via salaamministries.com
eduardo odraude says
Mark Durie’s The Third Choice is one of the absolute best books on Islam one can read.
celticwarriorcanada says
Interesting considerations Mort ! I’ve always wondered about this Abrahamic Faith Theory , I know what they Build it from, but I’m surprised how Far They Take This Theory ! But I’m glad to see these Theologians challenging it .Seems like some Theologians have painted a Neo Marxist Jesus and a Neo Marxist Abraham, but when the paint is washed away we are left only with cold , dark metallic Statues of Marx and Lenin . ” Dhimmi Theology ” Good description by Durie !
Edward says
Thanks Mortimer for this important effort of yours that dismisses the RCC stance that islam is the religion of peace.
It’s sad that the Vatican relied on an academic to help the RCC align itself with Islam’s precepts when and that it did. Satan has proxies in all walks of life I suppose!
Look at what suffering the Vatican has imposed on its Catholics and Christianity adherents! I’m a cradle born Catholic of 80 years and am very sad of the serious error they selected from an outsider, et al!
Edward says
I should have added this thought to my reply to your comment:
There’s no doubt then…..that a cobra will never exist as a harmless friend…they will bite you whenever there’s a good chance!
Bridget Ames says
He should read the book “Angels in Iron” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angels_in_Iron
perhaps he would learn that the proper way to deal with Muslims is to double what they do and never dialogue with them. They always take the upper hand and see it as a weakness. They care nothing for peace that we know of only the piece of land that we are on. We need to educate ourselves on history and stop being welcoming to individuals who wish to kill or subjugate us.
Mark A says
This Archbishop wants to integrate Muslims into “our house.”
I think he’ll find that the Muslims intend to integrate him into their house.
Charli Main says
Heard the one about the imams in Saudi Arabia begging the Pope to build a Christian Cathedrals in Mecca and Medina ????
No, neither have I.!!!!!!
DFD says
Just wait folks!
When the next Pope gets elected, The Muslim Brotherhood, CAIR and Hamas and the Saudi ambassador will be given votes in the council – unless Europe goes up in flames prior to that.
Dan says
Will the mosques serve pork?
More End Time News At:
http://www.shininginthedark.com/?page_id=6088
Thomas says
RE: “I also wish Islamic celebrations to be welcomed in schools,” he added, “as already requested by archbishop of Milan Angelo Scola.”
This is suicidal!
The muslims will use these celebrations to convert Catholics to Islam.
AvantiBev says
I am heading to the country of my ancestors, Italia, for the first time this April. My sister and I were planning on venturing south to Calabria to see our nonno and nonna’s birthplace. Is there anyone on this thread to advise me if there are NO GO areas we should watch out for? My cousin lives and works in Rome but she is very much a “welcome the stranger” young person who has totally swallowed the Vatican line. She thinks Termini Station is the only problematic area for women after dark. I hope this is true but being a native Chicagoan, I have never known any city not to have problem areas of crime and drugs.
Will we encounter more Islamic enclaves as we head south of Rome into Campania and Calabria?
Any info you can give would be appreciated.
gravenimage says
Italy is not yet as bad as many other European countries–but with more Muslims flooding in, that could change:
http://www.gatestoneinstitute.org/2367/european-muslim-no-go-zones
“In Italy, Muslims have been commandeering the Piazza Venezia in Rome for public prayers. In Bologna, Muslims repeatedly have threatened to bomb the San Petronio cathedral because it contains a 600-year-old fresco inspired by Dante’s Inferno which depicts Mohammed being tormented in hell.”
Muslims are also holding aggressive mass prayers in front of the cathedral in Milan.
And of course there is rampant violence at “refugee centers”, as well as rape, rioting, and “street Jihad”.
Here’s a disturbing video from southern Italy:
https://themuslimissue.wordpress.com/2015/09/05/video-watch-african-refugees-destroy-southern-italy/
The most concerning thing here is that the rioters appear to unopposed.
Be safe!
AvantiBev says
Grazie! I have waited far too long to go on this trip to my ancestral land.. No stranieri will deter me. I appreciate the heads up. As a native Chicagoan I NEVER assume I am “safe” anywhere. Eyes wide open!
Thank you.
CogitoErgoSum says
This is so frustrating and maddening to me. There is no way I can support such a betrayal of Christ. This man is following in the footsteps of Judas Iscariot ……. and in the end Judas committed suicide. Such acts as this, by an Archbishop no less, are leading to the suicide of the Church …. if such a thing be possible. I have been thinking this for many years but now I am certain of it: I have not left my Church but rather my Church has left me. It’s time for a Vatican III but the men who must lead it are not there.
The current Pope took his name from St. Francis of Assisi who left Italy to preach to the Muslims. Upon his return he did NOT start building mosques but continued with his mission to rebuild the Church. Know your mission, Archbishop, and know that IT IS NOT TO BUILD MOSQUES.
DFD says
CogitoErgoSum says: “….This is so frustrating and maddening to me. There is no way I can support such a betrayal of Christ. This man is following in the footsteps of Judas Iscariot ……. and in the end Judas committed suicide….”
You know, a weird thought occurred when I read your post: If guys like those don’t commit suicide, then Judas could actually claim an act of such remorse and desperate self punishment… He could conceivably get away with it. And no, I wasn’t belittling Judas’ action.
It’s just so flabbergasting, like that Swedish wanting to remove crosses from the church and mark directions in the church towards Mecca.
DFD says
Sorry, it was supposed to read:
“….like that Swedish bishop wanting to remove…”
gravenimage says
Timothy, you have no problem with suicidal dhimmitude, but just with terminology?
Champ says
“He is certain that Islam is a religion of peace and tolerance that will fit right in to his glorious multicultural tapestry in Bologna.”
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Which is such bologna!
bridgette barrow says
How much did the moslems give his church to betray his people.
Kuffar says
This so called Bishop looks as long as he is supplied with comely young boys he would agree to anything.
JawsV says
“He continued, “We shouldn’t be carried away by hateful generalizations, like the comparison between Muslims and terrorists.”
What does he have, an IQ of 2?
DFD says
IQ of 2?
You give him too much credit, far too much.
JawsV says
Heh! OK – 1.
billybob says
“comparison between Muslims and terrorists”. Yea – that line struck me too. That is like a comparison between a rock and hard place. It is a non-sequitur. Terrorists are Muslims and Muslims are terrorists, and they all follow the same play book.
Manuel Paleologus says
This bishop is insane not to use a different derogative word. This guys are not having any superficial knowledge of history on Islam and Muslim in general. The Stockholm syndrome is working well after all. The stupid ‘captive’ gets on the side of captors just to survive.
This bishop is sick, is emotional distress and sick! And any Catholic prelate who harbor this kind of thoughts are not a real Catholic but a traitor, to use a pejorative term.
The young lady in the video is teaching everyone about Islam about Muhammad and about the so called moderate muslim.
I send her all my deep respect and praises for doing what she is doing, because many Catholic prelates and laypeople are not doing anything for Christianity. God be with her and her family.
Fr. Manuel
Champ says
On what does he base this confidence? On nary a single fact. Matteo Maria Zuppi is betting the future of his city and his people on Leftist wishful thinking. By the time reality crashes in upon his fantasies, it will likely be too late. Until then, however, he has a bright future in today’s Catholic Church. He is just the kind of guy they want. — Robert Spencer
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Indeed, this *is* “wishful thinking” …
And it is also part and parcel of the evil Chrislam movement:
https://youtu.be/k7R-IWXzgeo
Champ says
*Everyone* should listen to what Shahram Hadian has to say about Chrislam since he speaks the TRUTH!
Sile Draper says
this is the first time I’ve heard of him / heard him. Pretty convincing stuff! and as for the Arch Bishiman of Bolgona he makes me ashamed to be RC.
Kepha says
My father, God rest him, once observed about an older Jewish couple from Poland who survived the Shoah (they met in Auschwitz) and who were utterly grateful to the USA for providing them a safe home away from both of the 20th century’s totalitarianisms that they were among the “real 150% Americans”. What I’ve read of the Iranian-born Mr. Hadian makes me think he’s another.
I’ve encountered other Muslm-background Christians of Persian origin in these United States. May their tribe increase. I need to pray more for certain students I have from Iran and Afghanistan.
At this point, it seems to be only Evangelical Protestants and some Eastern Christians who are interested in Muslims turning to Christ. It seems the RCC and the Mainline “Protestants” have all been too infected with liberalism.
Avantibev says
Kepha: I assure you we traditionalist, Roman Catholics are out here. Mostly you will find us at the Latin Mass parishes. You are right that the modernists and left leaning, illiberal liberals are in the ascendancy currently. But there are those of us in both clergy and laity who view Islam’s agenda with clear eyes and rational mind.
Peter Charles says
The A Bishop is probably delusional, possibly insane, likely he is both…..
sidney penny says
“The archbishop of Bologna, Italy is calling for the construction of a mosque in the city.”
Say What!
The calls are usually made by Muslims.
When did Matteo Maria Zuppi become a Muslim?
We live in an upside down world
sidney penny says
“Under his guidance, the Bolognese Curia proposed a dialogue in 2015 with the Muslim community regarding interpretations of the Koran that encourage terrorism.”
Can we have more of this where Muslims are called to explain interpretations of the Koran that encourage violence.
eduardo odraude says
The archbishop recalls the “harmless as doves” part, but seems to be incapable of the “wise as serpents” part.
TJFreedomjihad says
I’m recently getting confirmation that some of my private email followers are beginning to learn the truth of mohammadanism and its devil followers, while some others of my followers know as much or more as we here. This is the private email response of one follower today.
“Having finally taken the trouble to briefly look into it, my assessment that Islam is a religion of violence and their prophet Muhammad an asshole. You can quote me on that.”
“Thus the question one might pose to any Muslim as peaceful as their neighboring Christians, or in not being involved with jihad, are you not a true Muslim and why not practicing as much?”
I’ll answer that for her directly…..
That was directly a result of the Trump summation of the devil in the koran, a concise, comprehensive piece of work. http://www.jihadwatch.org/2016/03/trump-i-think-islam-hates-us#comments plus uncle vladdi’s comment summation, and M.Kavanaugh’s comment as well. ‘Concentrated full auto fire, in those three items’, say I, FYI.
She is 50’s something, pretty smart, very knowledgeable woman more than most people, interested in much learning, part libertarian, part liberalish a bit, near as I can approximate. Living alone, and not a Christian nor Jew, BTW, Last I knew.
If a 50 something woman, who is just chillin’, can learn, why can’t a stupid RC prelate arise out of the cesspit. Of all places in Italy. And he is supposedly charged with the responsibility of translating the works of Jesus Christ and God, to the flock, which he is clearly incapable of, and not doing!!!!
andrew sapia says
I am a Christian and mainly attended non-denominational evangelical type churches but have really been disappointed and because of my love of history began looking into the historic church and was seriously considering converting to Catholicism but the embrace of Islam as somehow compatible with Christianity makes it impossible for me to make any such move. I am basically Christian and churchless.
Ivan Erickson says
FROM ICE: An excerpt from Chapter 18 of the Book of Daniel, which appears to me could be Daniel’s prophesy spoken to him by the angel Gabriel ,and of which seems to refer to the Islam terrorists. The key words to this premise are the phrase, “He shall destroy powerful peoples; 25 his cunning shall be against the holy ones, his treacherous conduct shall succeed. He shall be proud of heart and destroy many by stealth.” Do we really want to allow wolves to come among our children in sheep’s clothing to lead them away from Jesus Christ and the Truth and Light of the God? I cannot believe that a man representing the hierarchy of the Catholic Church can be so duped by Satan and the Anti Christ:
18 As he spoke to me, I fell forward in a faint; he touched me and made me stand up. 19 “I will show you,” he said, “what is to happen later in the period of wrath; for at the appointed time, there will be an end. 20 “The two-horned ram you saw represents the kings of the Medes and Persians. 21 The he-goat is the king of the Greeks, and the great horn on its forehead is the first king. 22 The four that rose in its place when it was broken are four kingdoms that will issue from his nation, but without his strength. 23 “After their reign, when sinners have reached their measure, There shall arise a king, impudent and skilled in intrigue. 24 He shall be strong and powerful, bring about fearful ruin, and succeed in his undertaking. He shall destroy powerful peoples; 25 his cunning shall be against the holy ones, his treacherous conduct shall succeed. He shall be proud of heart and destroy many by stealth. But when he rises against the prince of princes, he shall be broken without a hand being raised. 26 The vision of the evenings and the mornings is true, as spoken; Do you, however, keep this vision undisclosed, because the days are to be many.”
27 I, Daniel, was weak and ill for some days; then I arose and took care of the king’s affairs. But I was appalled at the vision, which I could not understand.
God bless all people of all faiths, religions, nations and ethnicity’s.
ICE.
Sergio says
Not so long Muslims wanted to destroy one of the most ancient churches in Bologna because the ceiling of this church has a depiction of Muhammad in hell. Perhaps this bishop will demolish the church himself.
manuel paleologus says
Great job Dusty Fae! God keep your words strong because you have done a better job than many Catholic bishops who do nothing. This bishop with all due respect for his hierarchical level is a shame to the Catholic Church entirely.
He fell under the Stockholm Syndrome trying to please the muslims with the hope they will not hurt him. What a weak bishop who put to shame the entire Christianity. If he would be my bishop, I will certainly move to another diocese. He is unacceptable. He is a Judah in disguze.
Lord have mercy upon his soul!
You stay well Lady Warrior. All my admiration.
Truth Seeker says
What does it shows? Influence of Infiltrated Trojan Horses in the Christian Community. They are Puppetizing Church Heads.
Sean says
Dhminitude is too good for this spineless coward.
But he will die comfortably in his bed courtesy of the faithful.
HIs nieces and nephews will crawl before their muslim masters and face mecca.
What a worthless piece of filth this bishop is. Thanks Francis, for nothing.
Herman says
Unbelievable… the world is full of idiots, who have not the simple ability to do some research….
Who needs enemies with ‘friends’ like this idiot…
Following his pope, I guess, who is sick in the same islam-appeasing bed?
http://vaticaninsider.lastampa.it/en/news/detail/articolo/papa-pope-el-papa-27115/
Muslims are “our brothers” and Christians must cultivate “mutual respect” with them. These were the words of Pope Francis yesterday during the Angelus, a message which could signal a turnaround in the relationship between the Catholic Church and Islam. This changing tide can even be seen in the words used in addressing Muslims. This is the first Pope to have referred to Muslims in such direct and explicit terms as “our brothers”. This would have been practically unthinkable even up until the recent past.
What an idiot!!
http://www.jewsnews.co.il/2015/12/25/pope-francis-to-followers-koran-and-holy-bible-are-the-same-2/
a smiling Pope Francis was quoted telling the Vatican’s guests that the Koran, and the spiritual teachings contained therein, are just as valid as the Holy Bible.
http://www.jihadwatch.org/2014/12/pope-says-islam-is-religion-of-peace-then-begs-muslims-to-condemn-violence
religion of peace, one which is compatible with respect for human rights and peaceful coexistence,” says the Pope. Then he calls on Muslims to push a “more authentic image of Islam, as so many of them desire.” Has he ever wondered how this version of Islam that he assumes to be inauthentic has become so widespread and so powerful as to displace millions of Christians from the Middle East?
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/jun/9/vatican-makes-history-pope-allows-islamic-prayers-/
Vatican makes history: Pope allows Islamic prayers, Koran readings
http://www.novusordowatch.org/wire/muslim-peace-prayer-infidel.htm
Muslim Imam at Vatican’s Prayer for Peace Event prayed for “Victory over the Infidels”!
http://www.jihadwatch.org/2016/01/pope-to-refugees-muslims-can-expel-the-illness-within-our-hearts-with-quran
“Francis to refugees: Christian or Muslim, the faith your parents instilled in you will help you move on,”
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2006/dec/28/spain.catholicism
Pope asked to let Muslims pray in cathedral
http://www.jewsnews.co.il/2016/02/20/the-pope-just-said-proudly-that-muslim-refugees-are-a-miracle-seed-for-a-barren-europe-do-you-agree/
The Pope just said proudly that muslim refugees are a “MIRACLE SEED” for a barren Europe…do you agree?
gravenimage says
Italy: Archbishop calls for construction of mosque, Islamic celebrations in schools
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And this is in Bologna, where Muslims have tried to blow up a church because it contains a depiction of Muhammed:
“Italy: Muslims try to blow up 14-century fresco”
http://www.jihadwatch.org/2009/03/italy-muslims-try-to-blow-up-14-century-fresco
The beautiful city of Bologna is now 15% Muslim, and things are only going to get worse.
kesavan says
Difference is natural and has to be addressed not suppressed for a better world order. 14 th century ideology has to be unlearned for the progress of human culture and civilization. Beheading is not at all Divine or even humane either.
Vee Van says
Well, a sad commentary on where the Catholics are heading evolving into Muslims or facing the chopping block. Fools and/or evil false prophets predicted by Lord Jesus Christ.
Vee Van says
false prophet